Particle size optimization of metal–organic frameworks for superior capacitive deionization in oxygenated saline water
Zhiyuan Xing, Xiaoxu Xuan, Haiyan Hu, Mohua Li, Huimin Gao, Azhar Alowasheeir, Dong Jiang, Liyang Zhu, Zhengtong Li, Yunqing Kang, Jing Zhang, Xibin Yi, Yusuke Yamauchi, Xingtao Xu
Abstract
Pyrolysis-free metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with optimized particle sizes were used as capacitive deionization (CDI) materials in oxygenated saline water. Upon decreasing the particle size of the MOFs, excellent cycling stability and higher CDI performance were achieved. This was possibly due to the improvement in charge transfer and electrolyte permeation, uncovering the significance of particle size control in improving CDI performance.
Topics & Concepts
Capacitive deionizationMaterials sciencePyrolysisParticle (ecology)ElectrolyteParticle sizeChemical engineeringPermeationMetalMetal-organic frameworkNanotechnologyElectrodeElectrochemistryChemistryAdsorptionOrganic chemistryMetallurgyMembraneBiochemistryPhysical chemistryGeologyEngineeringOceanographyMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesMembrane Separation TechnologiesAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies