Pillared sulfonate-based metal-organic framework as negative electrode for Li-ion batteries

Abstract The syntheses of sulfonate-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) following or not a pillared strategy using a linear N-donor ligand have been successfully developed. These MOFs based on Co, Ni or Mn present a layered structure separated by a solvent molecule of DMF or by a bridging ligand (4,4′-BiPyridine – bpy). Due to the presence of transition metals on the coordination nodes bridged by ligands (bpy), these materials have been tested as negative electrodes materials in a coin cell. It reveals that materials have capacities up to 350 mAh·g −1 and good electrochemical stability over 50 charge/discharge cycles. This strategy may shed light on designing new MOF-based electrode materials with the use of organic ligands structured in a hybrid material.