Multilayer structure covalent organic frameworks (COFs) linking by double functional groups for advanced K⁺ batteries

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are regarded as the potential and promising anode materials for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) on account of their robust and porous crystalline structure. In this work, multilayer structural COF connected by double functional groups, including imine and amidogent through a simple solvothermal process, have been successfully synthesized. The multilayer structure of COF can provide fast charge transfer and combine the merits of imine (the restraint of irreversible dissolution) and amidogent (the supply of more active sites). It presents superior potassium storage performance, including the high reversible capacity of 229.5 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.2 A g⁻¹ and outstanding cycling stability of 106.1 mAh g⁻¹ at the high current density of 5.0 A g⁻¹ after 2000 cycles, which is superior to the individual COF. The structural advantages of the covalent organic framework linking by double functional groups (D-COF) can develop a new road for that COF anode material for PIBs in further research.