A Review on Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Porous Carbon-Based Novel Microwave Absorption Materials

The development of microwave absorption materials(MAMs) is a considerable important topic because our living space is crowed with electromagnetic wave which threatens human’s health.And MAMs are also used in radar stealth for protecting the weapons from being detected.Many nanomaterials were studied as MAMs,but not all of them have the satisfactory performance.Recently,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) have attracted tremendous attention owing to their tunable chemical structures,diverse properties,large specific surface area and uniform pore distribution.MOF can transform to porous carbon(PC) which is decorated with metal species at appropriate pyrolysis temperature.However,the loss mechanism of pure MOF-derived PC is often relatively simple.In order to further improve the MA performance,the MOFs coupled with other loss materials are a widely studied method.In this review,we summarize the theories of MA,the progress of different MOF-derived PC-based MAMs,tunable chemical structures incorporated with dielectric loss or magnetic loss materials.The different MA performance and mechanisms are discussed in detail.Finally,the shortcomings,challenges and perspectives of MOF-derived PC-based MAMs are also presented.We hope this review could provide a new insight to design and fabricate MOF-derived PC-based MAMs with better fundamental understanding and practical application.

State of the Art and Prospects in Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Microwave Absorption Materials

Microwave has been widely used in many fields,including communication,medical treatment and military industry;however,the corresponding generated radiations have been novel hazardous sources of pollution threating human’s daily life.Therefore,designing high-performance microwave absorption materials(MAMs)has become an indispensable requirement.Recently,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have been considered as one of the most ideal precursor candidates of MAMs because of their tunable structure,high porosity and large specific surface area.Usually,MOF-derived MAMs exhibit excellent electrical conductivity,good magnetism and sufficient defects and interfaces,providing obvious merits in both impedance matching and microwave loss.In this review,the recent research progresses on MOF-derived MAMs were profoundly reviewed,including the categories of MOFs and MOF composites precursors,design principles,preparation methods and the relationship between mechanisms of microwave absorption and microstructures of MAMs.Finally,the current challenges and prospects for future opportunities of MOF-derived MAMs are also discussed.

Ultralight Magnetic and Dielectric Aerogels Achieved by Metal-Organic Framework Initiated Gelation of Graphene Oxide for Enhanced Microwave Absorption

The development of a convenient methodology for synthesizing the hierarchically porous aerogels comprising metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)and graphene oxide(GO)building blocks that exhibit an ultralow density and uniformly distributed MOFs on GO sheets is important for various applications.Herein,we report a facile route for synthesizing MOF/reduced GO(rGO)aerogels based on the gelation of GO,which is directly initiated using MOF crystals.Free metal ions exposed on the surface of MIL-88A nanorods act as linkers that bind GO nanosheets to a three-dimensional porous network via metal–oxygen covalent or electrostatic interactions.The MOF/rGOderived magnetic and dielectric aerogels Fe_(3)O_(4)@C/rGO and Ni-doped Fe_(3)O_(4)@C/rGO show notable microwave absorption(MA)performance,simultaneously achieving strong absorption and broad bandwidth at low thickness of 2.5(-58.1 dB and 6.48 GHz)and 2.8 mm(-46.2 dB and 7.92 GHz)with ultralow filling contents of 0.7 and 0.6 wt%,respectively.The microwave attenuation ability of the prepared aerogels is further confirmed via a radar cross-sectional simulation,which is attributed to the synergistic effects of their hierarchically porous structures and heterointerface engineering.This work provides an effective pathway for fabricating hierarchically porous MOF/rGO hybrid aerogels and offers magnetic and dielectric aerogels for ultralight MA.

Metal-Organic Framework Materials for Electrochemical Supercapacitors

Exploring new materials with high stability and capacity is full of challenges in sustainable energy conversion and storage systems.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),as a new type of porous material,show the advantages of large specific surface area,high porosity,low density,and adjustable pore size,exhibiting a broad application prospect in the field of electrocatalytic reactions,batteries,particularly in the field of supercapacitors.This comprehensive review outlines the recent progress in synthetic methods and electrochemical performances of MOF materials,as well as their applications in supercapacitors.Additionally,the superiorities of MOFs-related materials are highlighted,while major challenges or opportunities for future research on them for electrochemical supercapacitors have been discussed and displayed,along with extensive experimental experiences.

Metal-Organic Framework-Based Sulfur-Loaded Materials

Lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)are considered promising new energy storage systems given their outstanding theoretical energy densities.Nevertheless,issues such as low electrical conductivity and severe volume expansion,along with the formation of polysulfides during cycling,restrict their practical applications.To overcome these issues,it is necessary to find suitable and effective sulfur host materials.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),which are porous crystalline materials in the bourgeoning developmental stages,have demonstrated enormous potential in LSBs owing to their high porosity and tunable porous structure.Herein,we provide a comprehensive overview of MOF-based sulfur-loaded materials and discuss the charge/discharge mechanisms,strategies of enhancing battery performance,sulfur loading methods,and applications in LSBs.An outlook on future directions,prospects,and possible obstacles for the development of these materials is also provided.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Magnetic Properties of a Co Metal-organic Framework with Mixed Dicarboxylate and Tricarboxylate Ligands

One new mixed-ligand coordination polymer,namely[Co2（btc）（bpdc）（0.5）（py）3]n（1）,was hydrothermally synthesized using biphenyl-2,4,4＇-tricarboxylic acid（H3btc） as a main building block,along with two auxiliary ligands（H2bpdc = 2,2＇-bipyridine-5,5＇-dicarboxylic acid and py =pyridine）.The product 1 was characterized by IR spectroscopy,elemental,thermogravimetric,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies show that compound 1 possesses an intricate 3D metal-organic framework based on tetracobalt（Ⅱ） units.Magnetic susceptibility measurement indicates that compound 1 shows an antiferromagnetic coupling between the Co（Ⅱ） ions.

Magnetic and electronic properties of two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks TM_(3)(C_(2)NH)_(12)

The ferromagnetism of two-dimensional(2D)materials has aroused great interest in recent years,which may play an important role in the next-generation magnetic devices.Herein,a series of 2D transition metal-organic framework materials(TM-NH MOF,TM=Sc-Zn)are designed,and their electronic and magnetic characters are systematically studied by means of first-principles calculations.Their structural stabilities are examined through binding energies and ab-initio molecular dynamics simulations.Their optimized lattice constants are correlated to the central TM atoms.These 2D TM-NH MOF nanosheets exhibit various electronic and magnetic performances owing to the effective charge transfer and interaction between TM atoms and graphene linkers.Interestingly,Ni-and Zn-NH MOFs are nonmagnetic semiconductors(SM)with band gaps of 0.41 eV and 0.61 eV,respectively.Co-and Cu-NH MOFs are bipolar magnetic semiconductors(BMS),while Fe-NH MOF monolayer is a half-semiconductor(HSM).Furthermore,the elastic strain could tune their magnetic behaviors and transformation,which ascribes to the charge redistribution of TM-3d states.This work predicts several new 2D magnetic MOF materials,which are promising for applications in spintronics and nanoelectronics.

Magnetic Property of a Three-dimensional Copper Metal-organic Framework

A copper metal-organic framework（MOF） compound based on 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid（H2 TDC） ligand, namely Cu（TDC）（H2 O）？DMA（1, DMA = N,N？-dimethylacetamide）, has been synthesized in gram-scale via a one-pot solvothermal route in a high yield of 81.3%. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that the structure of 1 features a three-dimensional（3D） open framework constructed by TDC interconnecting 1D chains of [-Cu（COO）（H2 O）Cu-]n. Thermal property was investigated by TG-MS. The magnetic measurements indicate the existence of weak antiferromagnetic interactions between the Cu2＋ centers in 1.

Synthesis, Structure, and Magnetic Properties of a New 2D Cobalt(Ⅱ) Metal-organic Framework

Rational design of magnetic materials with desired magnetic properties has attracted wide interest in recent decades. Herein, we present a new 2D cobalt（II） metal-organic framework, namely [Co（MQ）2（V2O6）2]n·4nH2O 1, which was hydrothermally synthesized by the reaction of Co（NO3）2·4H2O, N-methyl-4,4′-bipyridinium（MQ＋） chlorine salt and NH4VO3. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 crystallizes in C2/c space group with a = 16.290（5）, b = 7.815（2）, c = 25.297（7） A, β = 108.459（5）°, V = 3054.8（15） A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.890 g/cm3, μ = 1.791 mm-1, F（000） = 1748, the final R = 0.0444 and wR = 0.1208 with I 〉 2σ（I）. The individual Co（II） is connected and well separated by diamagnetic [V2O6]2-linkers. Magnetic measurements confirm that 1 exhibits ferrimagnetic interactions.

Recent Progress in Synthesis, Mechanism and Applications of Zinc-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks for Fluorescent Sensing

As more and more pollutants threaten human health, it is necessary and essential to develop sensitive, accurate and rapid methods and sensory materials to detect harmful substance. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are inorganic-organic hybrids assembled from inorganic metal ions or clusters and suitable organic ligands. Zinc-based MOFs (Zn-MOFs) have emerged as one of the most promising sensory material of MOFs for practical applications, and attracted significant attention due to structural diversity and incomparable stability properties. However, there are few reviews on systemic summary of synthesis design, mechanism and application of Zn-MOFs. In this review, we summarize the synthesis design methods, structure types and luminescence mechanism of Zn-MOFs sensor recognition in the past ten years and their applications in metal cations, anions, organic compounds and other analytes. Finally, we present a short conclusion, and look forward to the future development direction of Zn-MOFs.

A review on anode materials for lithium/sodium-ion batteries

Since lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) have been substantially researched in recent years, they now possess exceptional energy and power densities, making them the most suited energy storage technology for use in developed and developing industries like stationary storage and electric cars, etc. Concerns about the cost and availability of lithium have prompted research into alternatives, such as sodium-ion batteries(SIBs), which use sodium instead of lithium as the charge carrier. This is especially relevant for stationary applications, where the size and weight of battery are less important. The working efficiency and capacity of these batteries are mainly dependent on the anode, cathode, and electrolyte. The anode,which is one of these components, is by far the most important part of the rechargeable battery.Because of its characteristics and its structure, the anode has a tremendous impact on the overall performance of the battery as a whole. Keeping the above in view, in this review we critically reviewed the different types of anodes and their performances studied to date in LIBs and SIBs. The review article is divided into three main sections, namely:(i) intercalation reaction-based anode materials;(ii) alloying reaction-based anode materials;and(iii) conversion reaction-based anode materials, which are further classified into a number of subsections based on the type of material used. In each main section, we have discussed the merits and challenges faced by their particular system. Afterward, a brief summary of the review has been discussed. Finally, the road ahead for better application of Li/Na-ion batteries is discussed, which seems to mainly depend on exploring the innovative materials as anode and on the inoperando characterization of the existing materials for making them more capable in terms of application in rechargeable batteries.

Tightened1D/3Dcarbonheterostructure infiltratingphase change materials for solar-thermoelectric energy harvesting:Faster and better

Extensive use of thermal energy in daily life is ideal for reducing carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality;however,the effective collection of thermal energy is a major hurdle.Thermoelectric(TE)conversion technology based on the Seebeck effect and thermal energy storage technology based on phase change materials(PCMs)represent smart,feasible,and research-worthy approaches to overcome this hurdle.However,the integration of multiple thermal energy sources freely existing in the environment for storage and output of thermal and electrical energy simultaneously still remains a huge challenge.Herein,three-dimensional(3D)nanostructured metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)are in situ nucleated and grown onto carbon nanotubes(CNTs)via coordination bonding.After calcination,the prepared core-shell structural CNTs@MOFs are transformed into tightened 1D/3D carbon heterostructure loading Co nanoparticles for efficient solar-thermoelectric energy harvesting.Surprisingly,the corresponding composite PCMs show a record-breaking solar-thermal conversion efficiency of 98.1%due to the tightened carbon heterostructure and the local surface plasmon resonance effect of Co nanoparticles.Moreover,our designed all-in-one composite PCMs are also capable of creating an electrical potential of 0.5 mV based on the Seebeck effect without a TE generator.This promising approach can store thermal and electrical energy simultaneously,providing a new direction in the design of advanced all-in-one multifunctional PCMs for thermal energy storage and utilization.

First-Principles Study of Two Dimensional Transition Metal Phthalocyanine-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks in Kagome Lattice

Transition metal phthalocyanines (TMPc) and relevant derivatives can act as pervasive molecules for their electronic, magnetic, and optical applications. Numerous researches based on TMPc are carried out, attempting to synthesize novel two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks. Recently, some 2D poly-TMPc frameworks including FePc [J. Am. Chem. Soc. 133, 1203 (2011)], CoPc [Chem. Commun. 51, 2836 (2015)], and Ni-NiPc [J. Mater. Chem. A 6, 1188 (2018)] frameworks have been successfully synthesized experimentally. Meanwhile, potential applications in catalysis, gas storage, and spintronics were predicted by theoretical studies. Here, we propose a new kind of 2D poly-TMPc frameworks with kagome lattice (denoted as kag-TMPc) and systematically investigate their electronic and magnetic properties by employing first-principles calculations. We have demonstrated that the 2D kag-MnPc framework displays quite stable ferromagnetic ordering with Curie temperature about 125 K as indicated by Monte Carlo simulations based on Heisenberg model and prefers out-of-plane easy-magnetization axis. The 2D kag-CrPc framework is an ideal candidate for S=2 kagome antiferromagnet with RT3 magnetic order. Particularly, the investigations on optical absorption suggest that when the TMPc molecules are self-assembled into 2D kag- TMPc frameworks, their absorption wave bands are broadened, especially in visible region.

Crystal Engineering of Co(Ⅱ) Metal-organic Frameworks Based on the Hydrolysis Product of Letrozole and Coligands

The cyanide groups of letrozole(1-[bis(4-cyanophenyl)methyl]-1,2,4-triazole) were hydrolyzed into the carboxylic groups under alkaline conditions. Then the hydrolysis product(1-[bis(4-carboxylphenyl)methyl]-1,2,4-triazole, H2ltzda) reacted with Co(NO3)2·6H2O in the presence of different bipyridl-typed ligands under hydrothermal conditions. As a result, two new Co(Ⅱ) MOFs were obtained, formulated as [Co2(ltzda)2(bpp)2]n(1) and {[Co2(ltzda)2(bpy)]·4H2O}n(2)(bpp = 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane, bpy = 4,4’-bipyridine). Two MOFs have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic measure. 1 displays a 2D metal-organic framework containing wave layers and 2 shows a pillared-layer structure existing in a 2-fold interpenetrated mode.

Room-temperature ferrimagnetism and size-modulated electronic structures in two-dimensional cluster-based metal-organic frameworks

Cluster-assembled materials have attracted particular attention for their complex hierarchical structures and unique properties.However,the majority of cluster-based assemblies developed so far are either non-magnetic or only exhibit magnetic ordering with a relatively low Curie temperature,limiting their applications in spintronics.Thus,two-dimensional(2D)cluster-assembled materials with room-temperature magnetism remain highly desirable.For this purpose,based on first principles calculations,we design a series of thermodynamically stable 2D cluster-based metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)Fe_(n)-(pyz)(n=1-6)by utilizing Fenmetal clusters as nodes and nitrogen-containing pyrazine ligands as organic linkers.These 2D cluster-based MOFs exhibit robust ferrimagnetic ordering due to the strong d-p direct exchange interaction between d-electron spin of Fe_(n)(n=1-6)clusters and charge transfer-induced p-electron spin of pyrazine ligands.In particular,the ferrimagnetic Curie temperatures are well above room temperature(up to 836 K).Additionally,altering the size of Fe_(n)clusters in Fe_(n)-(pyz)(n=1-6)MOFs results in diverse functional spintronic properties,including bipolar magnetic semiconductors,half semiconductors and Dirac half metals.Moreover,these 2D assembled MOFs possess sizable magnetic anisotropy energies,up to 9.16 me V per formula.

Amorphous nickel-cobalt bimetal-organic framework nanosheets with crystalline motifs enable efficient oxygen evolution reaction: Ligands hybridization engineering

Development of high-efficiency and low-cost electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction(OER) is very important for use at alkaline water electrolysis.Metal-organic frameworks(MOF) provide a rich platform for designing multi-functional materials due to their controllable composition and ultra-high surface area.Herein,we report our findings in the development of amorphous nickel-cobalt bimetal-organic framework nanosheets with crystalline motifs via a simple "ligands hybridization engineering" strategy.These complexes' ligands contain inorganic ligands(H_2 O and NO_3) and organic ones,hexamethylenetetramine(HMT).Further,we investigated a series of mixed-metal with multi-ligands materials as OER catalysts to explore their possible advantages and features.It is found that the Ni doping is an effective approach for optimizing the electronic configuration,changing lattice ordering degree,and thus enhancing activities of HMT-based electrocatalysts.Also,the crystalline-amorphous boundaries of various HMTbased electrocatalyst can be easily controlled by simply changing amounts of Ni-precursor added.As a result,the optimized ultrathin(Co,0.3 Ni)-HMT nanosheets can reach a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2)at low overpotential of 330 mV with a small Tafel slope of 66 mV dec^(-1).Our findings show that the electronic structure changes induced by Ni doping,2 D nanosheet structure,and MOF frameworks with multiligands compositions play critical roles in the enhancement of the kinetically sluggish electrocatalytic OER.The present study emphasizes the importance of ligands and active metals via hybridization for exploring novel efficient electrocatalysts.

Microporous metal-organic framework materials for efficient capture and separation of greenhouse gases

The release of anthropogenic greenhouse gases into the atmosphere poses serious risks to the environment and human health,and is a global threat of growing concern.In order to ameliorate the greenhouse gas emission problems,the efficient capture and separation of these greenhouse gases are greatly meaningful.Metal-organic framework(MOF)materials,a relatively new kind of organic-inorganic hybrid porous materials with unique framework features,tunable pore environment and high surface areas,have been widely studied as regards their applicability to this implementation.And the well-defined structures of MOF materials greatly promote the understanding of structure-property relationships.In this review,we intend to provide a profound account of significant progress in the field of capture and separation of greenhouse gases using MOFs as adsorbents,including carbon dioxide,methane,nitrous oxide and fluorocompounds(such as perfluorocarbons,sulfur hexafluoride,hydrochlorocarbons,and hydrofluocarbons).The strategies used to realize the efficient capture and separation of greenhouse gases have been summarized,and the relationships between the frameworks,their capture and separation performances and mechanisms are discussed.Furthermore,the existing challenges and perspectives with regard to the development of MOF materials for the capture and separation of greenhouse gases and industrial practical application are outlined to further promote this very significant and active emerging topic.

Synthesis of Cu-Doped Layered Transition Metal Oxide Cathode Materials Directly from Metal-Organic Frameworks for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Mn-based layered transition metal oxides are promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)because of their high theoretical capacities,abundant raw materials,and environment-friendly advantages.However,they often show insufficient performance due to intrinsic issues including poor structural stability and dissolution of Mn^(3+).Atomic doping is an effective way to address these structural degradation issues.Herein,we reported a new synthesis strategy of a Cu-doped layered cathode by directly calcinating a pure metal-organic framework.Benefiting from the unique structure of MOF with atomic-level Cu doping,a homogeneous Cu-doped layered compound P2-Na_(0.674)Cu_(0.01)Mn_(0.99)O_(2) was obtained.The Cu substitution promotes the crystal structural stability and suppresses the dissolution of Mn,thus preventing the structure degradation of the layered cathode materials.A remarkably enhanced cyclability is realized for the Cu-doped cathode compared with that without Cu doping,with 83.8%capacity retention after 300 cycles at 100 mA·g^(-1).Our findings provide new insights into the design of atomic-level doping layered cathode materials constructed by MOFs for high-performance SIBs.

Light-induced stepped thermal relaxation in a Hofmann-type metal-organic framework

Spin-crossover(SCO)materials with light-induced multistability have potential applications in multi-addressable opto-magnetic memory devices and multiple switches.Here,we reported a three-dimensional Hofmann-type metal-organic framework(MOF)[Fe(bpy){Pt(CN)_(4)}]·coumarin(1·coumarin,bpy=4,4′-bipyridine),which exhibits an incomplete and hysteretic SCO behavior.Most importantly,the light-induced stepped thermal relaxation(LISTR)with obvious magnetic plateau for a hidden intermediate spin state is firstly realized.This hidden spin state is also observed for the first time in the thermal relaxation after light-assisted spin state annealing(LASSA).Meanwhile,an extremely rare bi-directional light-induced excited spin-state trapping(LIESST)with the highest reverse-LIESST temperature is observed.Therefore,five spin states can be captured in 1·coumarin and the tristability can be modulated below 102 K through the excitation-relaxation mechanism.Hence,the light-and temperatureinduced multistability provides a new strategy for developing multistable materials.

Boosting the proton conduction in a magnetic dysprosium-organic framework by introducing conjugate NH_(4)^(+)-NH_(3)pairs

Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)with inherent porosity and suspended acidic groups are promising proton conducting materials in water or aqua-ammonia media.Herein we report a new lanthanide phosphonate,namely,Dy_(2)(amp_(2)H_(2))_(2)(mal)(H_(2)O)_(2)·5H2O(MDAF-6).It possesses a 3D open-framework structure,and shows a high NH_(3)adsorption capacity of 142.4 cm^(3)/g at P/P0=0.98 at 298 K due to acid-base interaction.Interestingly,the proton conductivity of MDAF-6-NH3 is enhanced by five orders of magnitude compared to MDAF-6 after 8.5 h exposure in saturated NH_(3)-H_(2)O vapor,indicating the importance of coexistent conjugate acid-base pairs of H_(3)O+-H_(2)O and NH_(4)^(+)-NH_(3)in promoting proton conduction.Magnetic studies of MDAF-6 revealed slow magnetization relaxation under zero dc field,characteristic of singlemolecule magnet behavior.This work provides not only a new multifunctional MOF material,but also a new strategy to improve proton conduction in aqua-ammonia medium.