The controllable construction of two-dimensional(2D)metal–organic framework(MOF)nanosheets with favorable electrochemical performances is greatly challenging for energy storage.Here,we design an in situ induced growt...The controllable construction of two-dimensional(2D)metal–organic framework(MOF)nanosheets with favorable electrochemical performances is greatly challenging for energy storage.Here,we design an in situ induced growth strategy to construct the ultrathin carboxylated carbon nanotubes(C-CNTs)interpenetrated nickel MOF(Ni-MOF/C-CNTs)nanosheets.The deliberate thickness and specific surface area of novel 2D hybrid nanosheets can be effectively tuned via finely controlling C-CNTs involvement.Due to the unique microstructure,the integrated 2D hybrid nanosheets are endowed with plentiful electroactive sites to promote the electrochemical performances greatly.The prepared Ni-MOF/C-CNTs nanosheets exhibit superior specific capacity of 680 C g^−1 at 1 A g^−1 and good capacity retention.The assembled hybrid device demonstrated the maximum energy density of 44.4 Wh kg^−1 at a power density of 440 W kg^−1.Our novel strategy to construct ultrathin 2D MOF with unique properties can be extended to synthesize various MOF-based functional materials for diverse applications.展开更多
The oxygen evolution reaction （OER） is a pivotal process for water-splitting and many other energy technologies involving oxygen electrodes. Herein, a new synthesis strategy is proposed to prepare OER catalysts base...The oxygen evolution reaction （OER） is a pivotal process for water-splitting and many other energy technologies involving oxygen electrodes. Herein, a new synthesis strategy is proposed to prepare OER catalysts based on a simple yet flexible in situ decomposition of Co-based acetate hydroxide metal-organic frameworks （MOFs）. This process allows straightforward fabrication of various 2D hydroxide ultrathin nanosheets （UNSs） with excellent component controllability. The as-obtained Co-based hydroxide UNSs demonstrate superior catalytic activity for the OER due to the exposure of numerous active sites. In particular, the CoNi hydroxide UNSs exhibit low overpotentials （r/） of 324 and 372 mV at current densities of 10 and 100 mA-cm-2, respectively; a large turnover frequency （TOF） of 0.16 s-~ at T/= 380 mV; and a small Tafel slope of 33 mV.dec-~ in an alkaline environment. Importantly, these values are superior to those of the state-of-the- art IrO2 commercial electrocatalyst. This facile strategy enables the exploration of more efficient and economic OER electrocatalysts with various constituents and opens a promising avenue for large-scale fabrication of functional nanocatalysts for use in clean ener~：v technologies.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878062)
文摘The controllable construction of two-dimensional(2D)metal–organic framework(MOF)nanosheets with favorable electrochemical performances is greatly challenging for energy storage.Here,we design an in situ induced growth strategy to construct the ultrathin carboxylated carbon nanotubes(C-CNTs)interpenetrated nickel MOF(Ni-MOF/C-CNTs)nanosheets.The deliberate thickness and specific surface area of novel 2D hybrid nanosheets can be effectively tuned via finely controlling C-CNTs involvement.Due to the unique microstructure,the integrated 2D hybrid nanosheets are endowed with plentiful electroactive sites to promote the electrochemical performances greatly.The prepared Ni-MOF/C-CNTs nanosheets exhibit superior specific capacity of 680 C g^−1 at 1 A g^−1 and good capacity retention.The assembled hybrid device demonstrated the maximum energy density of 44.4 Wh kg^−1 at a power density of 440 W kg^−1.Our novel strategy to construct ultrathin 2D MOF with unique properties can be extended to synthesize various MOF-based functional materials for diverse applications.
文摘The oxygen evolution reaction （OER） is a pivotal process for water-splitting and many other energy technologies involving oxygen electrodes. Herein, a new synthesis strategy is proposed to prepare OER catalysts based on a simple yet flexible in situ decomposition of Co-based acetate hydroxide metal-organic frameworks （MOFs）. This process allows straightforward fabrication of various 2D hydroxide ultrathin nanosheets （UNSs） with excellent component controllability. The as-obtained Co-based hydroxide UNSs demonstrate superior catalytic activity for the OER due to the exposure of numerous active sites. In particular, the CoNi hydroxide UNSs exhibit low overpotentials （r/） of 324 and 372 mV at current densities of 10 and 100 mA-cm-2, respectively; a large turnover frequency （TOF） of 0.16 s-~ at T/= 380 mV; and a small Tafel slope of 33 mV.dec-~ in an alkaline environment. Importantly, these values are superior to those of the state-of-the- art IrO2 commercial electrocatalyst. This facile strategy enables the exploration of more efficient and economic OER electrocatalysts with various constituents and opens a promising avenue for large-scale fabrication of functional nanocatalysts for use in clean ener~：v technologies.
