Synthesis of Cu-MOF and Characteristics of Cu...

Synthesis of Cu-MOF and Characteristics of Cu-MOF Doped with Iron Oxide

Author Name : Rohini Rajdatta Kadam

ABSTRACT The synthesis of copper-based metal-organic frameworks (Cu-MOFs) and their doping with iron oxide has garnered significant attention due to their potential in diverse applications such as catalysis, energy storage, and environmental remediation. This study investigates a two-pronged approach: first, the systematic synthesis of Cu-MOFs using a solvothermal method to achieve high crystallinity and stability; second, the incorporation of iron oxide to enhance the functional properties of the material. Advanced characterization techniques such as Xray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were employed to analyze the structural and morphological changes induced by doping. The findings reveal that the iron oxide doping significantly improves the electrochemical performance and catalytic activity of Cu-MOFs, attributed to the synergistic interaction between the copper and iron clusters. This enhancement is particularly evident in energy storage applications, where the doped MOFs demonstrated superior capacitance and cycling stability.