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Rapid Charge Transfer Enabled by Noncovalent Interaction through Guest Insertion in Supercapacitors based on Covalent
Qiao-Qiao Jiang1, Xun Wang1, Qiong Wu1
1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China.
Introducing noncovalent bonds into covalent organic frameworks (COFs) enhances their conductivity for supercapacitors. This molecular insertion strategy improves electrochemical energy storage performance and allows tunable properties for advanced materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) show promise for electrochemical energy storage.
- Poor electrical conductivity due to covalent bonds hinders COF performance in supercapacitors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the conductivity of COFs for supercapacitor applications.
- To improve electrochemical energy storage performance by introducing noncovalent bonds.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized modified COFs (MI-COFs) using a molecular insertion strategy.
- Introduced noncovalent bonds into the COF structure to create charge transfer channels.
- Investigated the effect of varying inserted guests on noncovalent bond characteristics.
Main Results:
- MI-COFs exhibited enhanced conductivity due to continuous charge transfer pathways.
- Achieved superior specific capacitance and capacity retention compared to conventional COFs.
- Demonstrated tunable energy storage properties by adjusting noncovalent bond strength and mode.
Conclusions:
- Introducing noncovalent bonds is an effective strategy to improve COF conductivity and electrochemical performance.
- MI-COFs offer a flexible platform for developing advanced supercapacitor materials.
- This approach provides a valuable direction for novel COF-based energy storage solutions.
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