Conductive MOFs: Synthesis and Applications in Supercapacitors and Batteries

Conductive metal-organic frameworks (c-MOFs) have uniform, adjustable pore sizes and customizable functional groups and excellent electrical conductivity, making them promising electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage. However, the synthesis of high crystallinity c-MOFs remains a significant challenge. The purpose of this review is to provide guidance for the synthesis of high crystallinity c-MOFs and emphasize their applications in the field of energy storage. We begin with reviewing the influence of various reaction conditions on the morphology, size, and crystallinity of c-MOFs, and then summarize the current work on c-MOFs in the field of electrochemical energy storage from both experiment and modeling. Furthermore, the existing issues are discussed in the development of c-MOFs and the primary directions for future research. Conductive metal-organic frameworks (c-MOFs), as an emerging class of electrode materials, have attracted great attention recently. The effects of various synthesis parameters on the structure and properties of c-MOFs are reviewed. The recent applications of c-MOFs in supercapacitors and batteries are discussed, highlighting the importance of regulating c-MOFs by adjusting reaction parameters to obtain better electrochemical performance. image