Synthesis of mixed-metal Zn-based metal–organic frameworks via microwave-assisted method for supercapacitor applications
摘要
The development of advanced electrode materials remains critical for next-generation energy storage systems. In this study, bimetallic Zn-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) incorporating Co2⁺ and Cu2⁺ were synthesized via a microwave-assisted method using phenyl phosphinic acid as a bridging ligand. Structural analysis revealed that Zn/Cu-MOF exhibits characteristic sodalite-type zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs). In contrast, Zn/Co-MOF exhibited layered phosphinate coordination framework characteristics, indicating metal-dependent structural evolution. Electrochemical measurements demonstrated mixed electric double-layer and pseudocapacitive behavior, with Zn/Co-MOF (1:1) delivering a maximum specific capacitance of 464 F g⁻1. Equivalent-circuit fitting of impedance data confirmed reduced charge-transfer resistance in optimized compositions. The results highlight that combining microwave-assisted synthesis, phosphinate ligands, and compositional tuning provides an effective pathway for designing high-performance MOF-based supercapacitor electrodes.