Metal-organic-framework-derived functional nanomaterials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion

Xiong Wen (David) Lou*

Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong

Email: david.lou@cityu.edu.hk

Abstract: We use metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a unique platform to synthesize nanostructured functional materials with both controlled composition and structure. Due to the atomically arranged metal ions and organic ligands, as well as the wide variety of compositions and porous structures, MOFs can serve as unique precursors for easy preparation of metal-based materials, carbonaceous materials and nanocomposites with high porosity and tunable composition/structure. It is also possible to introduce designed species during the synthesis of MOFs so that functional nanomaterials can be synthesized.  In this talk, I will briefly discuss some of our representative works in this area in the past 10 years. Specifically, I will mention some examples of designed synthesis of nanostructured metal oxides, sulfides, phosphides and carbides using MOF precursors and Prussian blue analogue (PBA) nanostructures. These MOF-derived nanomaterials have many applications in batteries and photo-/electro-catalysts, for example, single-atom catalysts.