Optimizing the Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Benzoquinone-Embedded COF via Heat Treatment for a High-Energy Organic Cathode

A benzoquinone-embedded aza-fused covalent organic framework (BQ COF) with the maximum loading of redox-active units per molecule was employed as a cathode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to achieve high energy and power densities. The synthesis was optimized to obtain high crystallinity and improved electrochemical performance. Synthesis at moderate temperature followed by a solid-state reaction was found to be particularly useful for achieving good crystallinity and the activation of the COF. When used as a cathode for LIBs, very high discharge capacities of 513, 365, and 234 mAh g-1 were obtained at 0.1C, 1C, and 10C, respectively, showing a remarkable rate performance. More than 70% of the initial capacity was retained after 1000 cycles when the cathode was investigated for cyclic performance at 2.5C. We demonstrated that a straightforward heat treatment led to enhanced crystallinity, an optimized structure, and favorable morphology, resulting in enhanced electrode kinetics and an improved overall electrochemical behavior. A comparative study was conducted involving an aza-fused COF lacking carbonyl groups (TAB COF) and a small molecule containing phenazine and carbonyl (3BQ), providing useful insights into new material design. A full cell was assembled with graphite as the anode to assess the commercial feasibility of BQ COF, and a discharge capacity of 240 mAh g-1 was obtained at 0.5C. Furthermore, a pouch-type cell with a high discharge capacity and an excellent rate performance was assembled, demonstrating the practical applicability of our designed cathode. Considering the entire mass of the working electrode, a specific energy density of 492 Wh kg-1 and a power density of 492 W kg-1 were achieved at the high current density of 1C, which are comparable to those of commercially available cathodes. These results highlight the promise of organic electrode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, this study provides a systematic approach for simultaneously designing organic materials with high power and energy densities.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2023

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ACS applied materials & interfaces - (2023) vom: 15. Nov.

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Amin, Kamran [VerfasserIn]
Mehmood, Warisha [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Jianqi [VerfasserIn]
Ahmed, Sadia [VerfasserIn]
Mao, Lijuan [VerfasserIn]
Li, Chuan-Fu [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Bin Bin [VerfasserIn]
Wei, Zhixiang [VerfasserIn]

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Covalent organic framework
Heat treatment
High energy density battery
Journal Article
Lithium-ion batteries
Organic cathode
Review

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Date Revised 15.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1021/acsami.3c11998

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NLM364596767