Covalent organic framework-based cathodes for beyond lithium-ion batteries

Abstract Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are revolutionizing cathode materials for beyond-lithium-ion batteries, leveraging their tunable porosity, modular architecture, and redox-active sites to overcome challenges in the storing alkali metal ions (Na+ and K+) and high-valent metal ions (Zn2+, C...

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Main Authors: Suleman Suleman, Xiaolong Cheng, Muhua Gu, Yoonseob Kim
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:Communications Materials
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-025-00801-7
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description Abstract Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are revolutionizing cathode materials for beyond-lithium-ion batteries, leveraging their tunable porosity, modular architecture, and redox-active sites to overcome challenges in the storing alkali metal ions (Na+ and K+) and high-valent metal ions (Zn2+, Ca2+, Al3+, Mg2+, etc.) for electrochemical energy storage. Their unique crystal structure, molecular designability, and storage mechanism enable high specific capacity, low diffusion energy barrier, and structural stability when storing large-radius charge carriers. This review highlights recent advancements in COFs for applications beyond lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing performance optimization methodologies for next-generation cathode materials.
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spelling doaj-art-73196df70e204f9ca594955b042f61b92025-08-20T02:19:58ZengNature PortfolioCommunications Materials2662-44432025-04-016111910.1038/s43246-025-00801-7Covalent organic framework-based cathodes for beyond lithium-ion batteriesSuleman Suleman0Xiaolong Cheng1Muhua Gu2Yoonseob Kim3Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyAbstract Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are revolutionizing cathode materials for beyond-lithium-ion batteries, leveraging their tunable porosity, modular architecture, and redox-active sites to overcome challenges in the storing alkali metal ions (Na+ and K+) and high-valent metal ions (Zn2+, Ca2+, Al3+, Mg2+, etc.) for electrochemical energy storage. Their unique crystal structure, molecular designability, and storage mechanism enable high specific capacity, low diffusion energy barrier, and structural stability when storing large-radius charge carriers. This review highlights recent advancements in COFs for applications beyond lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing performance optimization methodologies for next-generation cathode materials.https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-025-00801-7
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