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The pyrolysis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is an effective strategy for the synthesis of novel nanoporous structures for energy storage applications. In this work, the preparation of a zirconium oxide/carbon (ZrO 2 /C) nanocomposite via the pyrolysis of UiO-66 (a zirconium-based MOF) is reported for the first time. These MOF-derived metal oxide/carbon (ZrO 2 /C) materials have a great advantage in the case of supercapacitor applications over other MOFs or their derivatives as they do not need any external conductive agent. The ZrO 2 /C electrode exhibits an excellent electrochemical performance, delivering a specific capacitance of 241.5 F/g at 1 A/g current density. A 2 V symmetrical supercapacitor device is also prepared by employing a solid-state polymer gel electrolyte. The assembled device of ZrO 2 /C electrode has delivered a high energy density of around 29 Wh/kg (at a high power density of 1.5 kW/kg) while retaining almost 97% of the specific capacitance even after 2000 continuous charge/discharge cycles. • The development of efficient supercapacitor is a viable strategy to achieve energy storage devices. • Uniformly distributed oxides/carbon/oxide-carbon structures are prepared by the pyrolysis of MOF. • ZrO 2 /C composite is prepared via one-step pyrolysis of UiO-66 (zirconium-based MOF). • Superiority of a MOF-derived ZrO 2 /C composite is demonstrated in supercapacitor applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Tetracyanoquinodimethane doped HKUST-1 has been explored as a battery type material. • A high specific capacity of 208.8 mAh/g (751 C/g) at 2 A/g has been achieved. • Solid-state symmetrical device has delivered high energy and power densities of 70.5 Wh/kg and 0.83 kW/kg respectively. • The energy storage device has yielded an energy efficiency of 58.6% and cyclic stability of 96%. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as potential electrode materials for next-generation energy storage devices. Cu 3 (BTC) 2 (BTC = benzene tricarboxylate), also known as HKUST-1, is one of the most widely studied MOFs. In the present work, TCNQ (tetracyanoquinodimethane) doped HKUST-1, has been demonstrated as an efficient energy storage electrode material. The infiltration of TCNQ in HKUST-1 has resulted in the synthesis of a high surface area electrode material with significant electrical conductivity. TCNQ@HKUST-1 based electrode has delivered a high specific capacity of 208.8 mAh/g (751 C/g) at a current density of 2 A/g. An all-solid-state symmetrical device has been assembled using a polymer gel electrolyte, which has delivered energy and power densities of 70.5 Wh/kg and 0.83 kW/kg, respectively. Also, the device showed a maximum energy efficiency of 58.6% along with a long cycle life of 96% over 5000 successive charging-discharging cycles. The present system has yielded superior energy storage performance than most of the earlier reported MOF based electrodes. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The application of porous and conductive composite materials in energy storage devices has received great attention in the recent years. Porous materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), possess features like large specific surface area, mesoporous structures, and multiple reaction sites that make them attractive for energy storage devices. Further, the integration of MOFs with suitable conducting agents is a promising strategy to introduce additional conductive pathways in them, which facilitates fast charge transfer. In the present work, we report synthesis and supercapacitor application of a ZIF-67/PEDOT heterostructure composite. The prepared ZIF-67/PEDOT composite, when analyzed for electrochemical performance in three-electrode systems, has delivered a specific capacitance of 106.8 F/g at a current density of 1 A/g. This value is significantly better than that attaintable with only pristine ZIF-67 electrode (34.75 F/g at 1 A/g). Extending the study, two ZIF-67/PEDOT electrodes have been used to assemble an all-solid-state symmetrical supercapacitor, which delivers excellent values of energy density (∼11 Wh/kg) and power density (200 W/kg). Hence, this work paves the way for the potential application of ZIF-67/PEDOT composite in the development of next-generation supercapacitors. Image 1 • Incorporation of PEDOT in ZIF-67 benefits high conductivity and large specific surface area. • ZIF-67/PEDOT has been explored as a supercapacitor electrode material. • The assembled 1.6 V device delivered high energy (11 Wh/kg) and power (200 W/kg) densities. • Supercapacitor device has a long cycle life (93% capacity retention even after 4000 charge-discharge cycles). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • State of the art information on core–shell MOF-based supercapacitors and batteries are explored. • CSMOF structures are discussed separately in terms of properties, synthesis and their types. • CSMOF structures for supercapacitors are compared in terms of specific capacitance, capacitance retention, energy density, and self-discharge. • CSMOF structures for batteries are compared in terms of reversible capacity, initial discharge capacity, and cyclic stability. • Besides Li-ion batteries, CSMOFs are also reviewed for Na-ion, K-ion, Li-S, Li-Se, and Li-O 2 batteries. • Critical assessment and future aspects are also explored for CSMOF based energy storage devices. Core-shell metal–organic framework (CSMOF) has attracted the attention of researchers in the material science and nanotechnology research field. The structural properties of CSMOF and their derived material include extortionate specific surface area and porosity, good structural flexibility, high stability, etc. These appealing properties make CSMOF a great alternative for various practical applications. CSMOF has shown great performance as an electrode material for energy storage applications. This review is primarily focused on the factor affecting the assemblies and synthesis of core shell structures, strategy to control the assemblies, synthesis methods, and properties of different CSMOFs for energy storage devices viz. supercapacitors (SC) and batteries. After that, different CSMOF structures are compared in terms of their performance parameters for SC including specific capacitance, capacitance retention, cyclic stability, energy density, and self-discharge.On the other hand, reversible capacity, initial discharge capacity, and cyclic stability are a few performance parameters for Li-ion batteries that are also discussed for different materials.CSMOF's applications for some other batteries like Na-ion, K-ion, Li-S, Li-Se, and Li-O 2 will likewise be discussed in other sections. Eventually, the expansion and future scope of CSMOF and its derivatives are proposed for upcoming energy storage applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present investigation, renewable kraft lignin-based nanofibers were synthesized by facile electrospinning technique and further converted into carbon nanofibers (CNFs) by heat treatment at different temperatures (600, 800 and 1000 °C). These different heat treated carbon nanofiber mats were characterized using SEM, Raman, FTIR, BET and electrochemical workstation. These CNFs were used as a free-standing electrode and characterized for electrochemical performance using a three-electrode system. Among different electrodes, the 800 °C heat treated CNF electrode shows higher specific capacitance (196.63 F/g @ 1 A/g) as compared to the 600 and 1000 °C heat treated CNF electrodes. Based on the electrochemical performance, 800 °C heat treated CNF electrode is selected to assemble two different types of symmetrical supercapacitor devices i.e., aqueous (using 1 M H 2 SO 4) and solid-state electrolyte using PVA-1M H 2 SO 4 polymer gel. The solid-state electrolyte device operating potential window of 0–2 V which is higher than that of an aqueous electrolyte based device. In addition to this, it delivers higher energy and power density as 62.6 Wh/kg and 1.25 kW/kg respectively with an efficiency of 99.5% after 10,000 cycles. These remarkable results of Kraft lignin-derived ribbon type CNF based solid-state symmetrical supercapacitor device opens new paths for the development of futuristic carbon-based free-standing mat as energy storage devices. • Lignin (90%) based carbon nanofibers synthesized by electrospinning and heat treatment at different temperatures. • Effect of heat treatment on microstructure, surface area and functional groups has been studied extensively. • The assembled symmetrical solid state supercapacitor device operates within a wide potential window of 0–2 V. • It shows superior long cycle life of 99.5% after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. • The solid-state supercapacitor device shows high values of energy (62.6 Wh/kg) and power (1.25 kW/kg) density. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]