Transition metal coordination polymer-derived materials for supercapacitor applications: recent advances and future
Saifullahi Kabiru Sa'adu1, Cheng Seong Khe1,2, Muhammad Fadhlullah Abd Shukur1
1Department of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar, Perak 32610, Malaysia.
Royal Society Open Science
|August 14, 2025
Summary
Transition metal coordination polymer (TMCP)-derived materials show promise for supercapacitors. Transformation strategies enhance their conductivity and stability for efficient, eco-friendly energy storage solutions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Rising demand for efficient, sustainable, and scalable energy storage solutions.
- Transition metal coordination polymers (TMCPs) offer high porosity, redox activity, and structural adaptability for supercapacitors.
- Challenges include low conductivity, structural instability, and limited charge retention in TMCPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in TMCP-derived electrode materials for supercapacitors.
- To highlight strategies for overcoming limitations in TMCP performance.
- To explore the integration of green chemistry principles and novel material designs.
Main Methods:
- Review of transformation strategies (carbonization, phosphorization, sulfidation, oxide formation).
- Analysis of structural engineering and hybrid material integration.
- Investigation of nanostructured designs and composite materials.
- Incorporation of theoretical insights (DFT, machine learning).
Main Results:
- Transformation strategies significantly enhance TMCP conductivity, stability, and electrochemical performance.
- Green chemistry principles promote environmentally friendly supercapacitor fabrication.
- Nanostructured designs and composites unlock new possibilities for high-performance supercapacitors.
- Theoretical frameworks aid in understanding redox behavior and material design.
Conclusions:
- TMCP-derived materials, enhanced through strategic transformations and innovative designs, are crucial for next-generation supercapacitors.
- Addressing current challenges and embracing green chemistry will accelerate the development of durable and efficient energy storage.
- Future research should focus on combining theoretical and experimental approaches for optimized TMCP material design.
Keywords:
electrochemical performanceelectrode materialsenergy storagesupercapacitorssynthesis methodstransition metal coordination polymer-derived materialsMore Related Videos
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