Scalable Ambient Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Derivative Nanoporous Carbon for Superior Potassium Ion Storage

Giwook Lee, Kangseok Kim, Eunho Lim, Jongkook Hwang

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Abstract

Large-scale production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) under standard atmospheric conditions is of significant interest due to their cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. However, such approaches often require excessive organic ligands or harmful additives to overcome the substantial energy barrier for nucleation. In this study, we present a scalable synthesis of zinc MOFs ([Zn2(BDC)2DABCO]n (ZnBD)) with a high space-time yield exceeding 2400 kg m-3 day-1 under ambient conditions, employing only stoichiometric amounts of reactants and no additional additives. Zinc acetate forms soluble dimers that mimic the structure of the secondary building units (SBUs) of ZnBD. This structural similarity facilitates ligand exchange between acetate and organic ligands, thereby lowering the energy barrier for nucleation. The in situ-generated acetate anions further enhance ZnBD production by promoting the deprotonation of the organic ligands. Additionally, these acetate anions serve as coordination modulators, enabling the production of one-dimensional nanorod crystals with controlled sizes and aspect ratios. As a proof of concept, ZnBD is transformed into N/O-co-doped nanoporous carbon through pyrolysis in an Ar atmosphere, demonstrating its potential as an anode material for potassium-ion batteries. The results of this study advance the facile large-scale production of ZnBD and expand the application potential of ZnBD-derived materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14524-14533
Number of pages10
JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Volume12
Issue number39
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Sep 2024

Keywords

  • Ambient condition
  • MOF-derived carbons
  • Metal acetate
  • Pillar-layered MOF
  • Potassium ion batteries
  • Scalable synthesis

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