Investigations of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Energy Storage Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a class of crystalline porous materials with extraordinary potential for energy storage applications. Their unique properties, including ultrahigh surface areas, tunable pore sizes, and designable structures at the molecular level, make them ideal candidates for next-generation batteries and supercapacitors. By carefully selecting metal clusters and organic linkers, researchers can precisely engineer MOFs and their derivatives to achieve superior ionic conductivity, enhanced electrochemical stability, and high theoretical capacity, thereby addressing key challenges in modern energy storage technologies. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest fundamental and applied research advances in designing, characterizing, and utilizing MOFs for a wide range of energy storage systems.

We cordially invite the submission of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore cutting-edge developments in this vibrant field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• MOF-Based Electrodes: Design, synthesis, and electrochemical performance of pristine MOFs, MOF composites, and MOF-derived materials (e.g., porous carbons and metal oxides) for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and potassium-ion batteries.
• MOFs for Beyond-Li Technologies: Applications of MOFs in lithium–sulfur (Li-S) batteries, lithium metal anodes, and solid-state batteries.
• MOFs in Supercapacitors: Development of MOF-based electrodes for electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) and pseudo-capacitors.
• Fundamental Mechanisms: In-depth studies on ion transport, charge storage mechanisms, and structure–property relationships within MOF architectures.
• Stability and Interface Engineering: Strategies to enhance the electrochemical, chemical, and mechanical stability of MOFs under operational conditions.
• Advanced Characterization: Utilization of cutting-edge techniques (in situ/operando methods) to probe the behavior of MOFs during electrochemical processes.

Dr. Mohammad K. Shehab
Dr. Ferdinando Costantino
Guest Editors

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