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ReviewNano-micro letters2026

Metal-Organic Frameworks: Multifunctional Materials for High-Performance Zn-Halogen Batteries.

Ayesha Arif, Xinrui Yan, Adil Mansoor, Tazeen Fatima, Tayyaba Najam, Hassan Akhtar, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Manzar Sohail, Muhammad Altaf Nazir, Jiantao Zai and 2 more

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Review in Nano-micro letters, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Ayesha ArifCatalysis and Surface Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Xinrui YanShanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
Adil MansoorShenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Thin Films and Applications, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060, People's Republic of China.
Tazeen FatimaCatalysis and Surface Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Tayyaba NajamInstitute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan. tayyabanajam@outlook.com.
Hassan AkhtarNational Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, People's Republic of China.
Muhammad Sufyan JavedInstitute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, People's Republic of China.
Manzar SohailCatalysis and Surface Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
Muhammad Altaf NazirInstitute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan. altaf.nazir@iub.edu.pk.
Jiantao ZaiShanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China. zaijiantao@sjtu.edu.cn.
Xiaowei YangShanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
Syed Shoaib Ahmad ShahCatalysis and Surface Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan. shoaib.ahmad@sns.nust.edu.pk.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aqueous zinc batteries are gaining attention as promising alternatives to Li-ion systems, owing to the increased need for safe and cost-effective energy storage. Aqueous Zn-halogen batteries are particularly important because of their low cost and the abundance of precursors. However, critical challenges, such as the shuttle effect, sluggish redox kinetics, and dendrite growth, impede their practical development. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high porosity, ease of functionalization, and stability offer a multifunctional approach to overcome these limitations. This review systematically examines the advancements in MOF-based Zn-halogen batteries, focusing on their roles in different components of the battery, including the cathode, anode, and separator. This review also highlights the key design strategies for MOF-based materials and then examines the structure-performance relationships through advanced characterization and computational insights. The remaining challenges and future directions are also outlined. Overall, this review provides a roadmap for developing advanced MOF-based Zn-halogen batteries that combine high energy density and long-term durability for next-generation energy storage applications.

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Energy storageMetal–organic frameworks (MOFs)Polyhalide confinementShuttle effectZinc-halogen batteries

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PMID41644827
PMCPMC12876494

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