A nickel-based metal-organic framework: A novel optimized anode material for Li-ion batteries

A Ni-based metal-organic framework (MOF) was synthesized by a one-pot hydrothermal route and used as an anode material for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) for the first time. This Ni-based MOF has obvious ion diffusion channels which can be easily observed from its structural graph. As an anode material for LIBs, it delivers a reversible capacity of 620 mA h g(-1) at a current density of 100 mA g(-1) after 100 cycles. More importantly, it also shows excellent rate performance. Thus, this novel Ni-based MOF electrode will be a promising anode electrode for LIBs and further broaden the application field of MOFs materials. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.