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In this work, we synthesized metal-organic framework Cu3(BTC)2 which was applied as the doping materials of anode electrodes in capacitive deionization (CDI) for the first time. Cu3(BTC)2 possessed a hierarchical channel structure and a specific surface area as high as 2160 m2 g−1. Fifty weight percent of Cu3(BTC)2-doped activated carbon electrode (AC-M5) demonstrated better hydrophilicity, greater capacitance performance, and smaller material internal resistance than AC electrode. Capacitive deionization experimental result showed AC-M5 had the biggest electrosorption capacity of 35 mg g−1, which was 2.2 times higher than that of control. In addition to the excellent surface structure and electrochemical performance, the electrostatic force derived from Cu2+ greatly enhanced the adsorption performance of electrodes. The effect of desalination at the anode was much greater than that at the cathode, which also verified the effect of electrostatic forces on adsorption. Simple doping greatly improved the electrosorption capacity, indicating that Cu3(BTC)2 should be a promising doping material in anode for highly capacitive deionization applications.
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This work was supported by the National Science Foundation of Tianjin (17JCYBJC23300) and National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2016YFC 0400704 and No. 2016YFC0401407).
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Cen, B., Li, K., Lv, C. et al. A novel asymmetric activated carbon electrode doped with metal-organic frameworks for high desalination performance. J Solid State Electrochem 24, 687–697 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-020-04510-8
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