Layer-By-Layer (LBL) hybrid MOF coating for graphene-based multilayer composite: Synthesis and application as anode for lithium ion batteries

The hybrid anodic materials with high porosity and low charge resistance exhibit high specific capacity and stable cyclic stability for lithium ion battery (LIBs). For this purpose, three-dimensional hollow material, metal organic framework (MOF-199) was coated over the active surface of oxidized derivative of graphene (Graphene oxide, GO), via layer-by-layer (LBL) coating method. Cupric acetate and benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid Cu₃(BTC)₂], were alternatively coated on the active surface of GO as an anode material, to enhance the structural diversity and reduce the synergistic effect of insertion and extraction of Li⁺ ions for LIBs. Sharp absorption peaks from 1620 cm^?1 to 1360 cm^?1 and intense ring bends ～1000 cm^?1 was identified through FTIR. Powder XRD provides the evidence for size reduction of Cu₃(BTC)₂@GO composite (32.6 nm) comparative to GO (43.7 nm). Outcome of EIS analysis shows the charge transfer resistance of simple GO is 2410 Ω, which is 4 times higher than R_ct of Cu₃(BTC)₂@GO composite (590 Ω). Similarly the Warburg impedance co-efficient for simple GO (448.8 Ωs^?1/2) is also higher than A_w of Cu₃(BTC)₂@GO composite (77.64 Ωs^?1/2). The synthesized material show high initial charge/discharge capacity, 1200/1420 mAh/g with 85% Coulombic efficiency and reversible discharge capacity, 1296 mAh/g after 100 cycles at 100 mA/g current density. The 98.9% Coulombic efficiency and 91% retaining capacity of composite at 100th cycle with cyclic stability, provides the phenomenon approach towards the rechargeable LIBs for industrial technology.