Ming-Wu Liu, Ao Li, Hai-An Lin, Zi-Jian Li, Li Wang, Yi-Rui Deng, Yu-Fen Wang, Rui-Ping Liu, Xiangming He
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Abstract
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have revolutionized the landscape of portable electronics and electric vehicles, owing to their exceptional energy density, rapid charging capabilities, and extended cycle life. However, the relentless pursuit of enhanced performance and safety propels the quest for innovative, efficient, and reliable materials for LIBs applications. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their precisely controllable architectures, diverse pore configurations, and customizable chemical properties, have emerged as a leading contender in the realm of energy storage materials. This review comprehensively examines the transformative potential of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in advancing Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs), focusing on their multifunctional roles as electrodes, electrolytes, and separators. MOFs' unique structural properties—such as tunable porosity, high surface area, and customizable chemical functionalities—enable significant improvements in energy density, ion transport, and thermal stability. The study highlights innovative applications, including MOF-derived carbon coatings for silicon anodes, conductive MOF-enhanced cathodes, and MOF-based solid-state electrolytes for dendrite suppression. Despite these advancements, challenges such as intrinsic low conductivity, structural degradation during cycling, and high production costs remain critical barriers. To address these limitations, the review proposes strategic research directions, including the integration of conductive networks, development of multifunctional hybrid materials, and sustainable synthesis methods. By bridging fundamental research with practical applications, this work provides a roadmap for leveraging MOFs to design next-generation LIBs with enhanced performance, safety, and environmental sustainability.
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Nano Energy is a multidisciplinary, rapid-publication forum of original peer-reviewed contributions on the science and engineering of nanomaterials and nanodevices used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion, storage, utilization and policy. Through its mixture of articles, reviews, communications, research news, and information on key developments, Nano Energy provides a comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic field which joins nanoscience and nanotechnology with energy science. The journal is relevant to all those who are interested in nanomaterials solutions to the energy problem.
Nano Energy publishes original experimental and theoretical research on all aspects of energy-related research which utilizes nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Manuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science; rapid communications which feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field; full-length articles which report comprehensive research developments; and news and opinions which comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields.