MOF based on a longer linear ligand: electrochemical performance, reaction kinetics, and use as a novel anode material for sodium-ion batteries

A metal-organic framework based on a longer linear ligand was rationally designed and evaluated as a novel anode material for sodium-ion batteries. It delivered a high specific capacity of 269 mA h g(-1) with a desired voltage plateau and demonstrated excellent capacity retention (79.0% after 1000 cycles). In addition, its reaction kinetics was also investigated in detail by performing cyclic voltammetry and a predominantly diffusion-controlled process was clearly revealed.