Engineering 3D Cobalt-MOF/CNF Composites for Enhanced Alkaline Water Splitting | Chapter 4 | Chemical and Materials Sciences: Research Findings Vol. 1

This study presents the synthesis and characterization of a novel three-dimensional Cobalt-MOF/Carbon Nanofiber (Co-MOF/CNF) composite for enhanced electrocatalytic applications. Structural and morphological analyses were performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). SEM images confirm the uniform integration of Co-MOF with the CNF network, forming a highly porous and interconnected structure that facilitates efficient charge transfer. XRD patterns reveal the successful incorporation of Co-MOF, with characteristic diffraction peaks indicating high crystallinity and phase purity. FTIR spectra further confirm the presence of functional groups associated with imidazole ligands and carbon-based frameworks, highlighting the structural integrity of the composite. The Co-MOF/CNF composite demonstrates superior electrochemical performance, attributed to its enhanced conductivity and active surface area. These findings underscore its potential for sustainable energy applications, particularly in electrochemical water splitting.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Pavithra Suresh
Department of Physics, SSN Research Centre, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakam, Tamil Nadu- 603110, India.

 

Abirami Natarajan
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu-603 203, India.

 

Arulmozhi Rajaram
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu-603 203, India.

 

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