Thin Carbon Layer Research Articles

Waxberry-like TiO2 with Synergistic Surface Modification of Pyrolytic Carbon Coating and Carbon Nanotubes as an Anode for Li-Ion Battery.

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has the advantages of tiny volume expansion, high operating voltage, and outstanding safety performance. However, due to the low conductivity of TiO2 and the slow diffusion rate of lithium ions (Li+), it is limited in the application of LIBs. Therefore, waxberry-like TiO2 comodified by pyrolytic carbon coating and carbon nanotubes was prepared in this work. The waxberry-like TiO2 with nanorods on its surface shortens the diffusion distance of Li+. Carbon nanotubes and waxberry-like TiO2 are tightly combined through electrostatic assembly and form a cross-linked conductive network to provide more electron transmission paths. A thin layer of pyrolytic carbon wraps carbon nanotubes and waxberry-like TiO2, which enhance the conductivity of the composites and ensure the structural integrity of the materials throughout the cycling process. The experimental data revealed that the discharge-specific capacity of TiO2@CNT@C is 170.5 mAh g-1 after 3000 cycles at a large current density of 5 A g-1, and the discharge-specific capacity is still 143 mAh g-1 at the superhigh rate of 10 A g-1, which provides excellent rate performance and cyclic stability. The efficient dual-carbon modification strategy could potentially be extended to other materials.

Enabling Efficient Oxygen Evolution via Anchoring Carbon-Layer-Confined RuOx on a Well-Matched Substrate.

Oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a multistep proton-coupled four-electron process with sluggish kinetics, which seriously limits the hydrogen production efficiency, thus it is of great importance to develop an efficient and stable OER catalyst. In this study, a two-step differential pyrolysis strategy is employed to design a three-dimensional porous microstructured material consisting of RuOx nanoparticles coated by a thin-layer carbon, where the active particles were isolated in separate chambers and the RuOx nanoparticles mainly existed in the form of a heterogeneous interface between RuO2 and partial metallic Ru. The preparation parameters of the catalysts are optimized via combining transient and steady-state polarization properties, and the target catalyst Cat-500-1.5t shows the best OER catalytic performance after ca. 60 h of a chronopotentiometry test in an acidic medium with a much smaller performance change than other samples. The unique design of adopting a carbon layer to form separate reaction chambers largely mitigates the excessive oxidation loss of the active components under strong oxidation potential. The suitability of the catalyst with the loaded substrate and test media is explored, and in an acidic medium, the carbon paper is much better than the titanium fiber, while in an alkaline medium, the titanium fiber is obviously superior to the carbon paper. On both carbon paper and titanium fiber, the performance in an alkaline medium outperforms that in an acidic medium, and the possible reasons for the performance difference are analyzed. Herein, to obtain the actual electrocatalytic performance, the optimal design of the catalyst structure and matching suitable conductive substrate in a specific medium are quite necessary, which provides a feasible strategy for the acquisition of efficient and stable electrocatalysts and the desirable presentation of performance.

Design Double Layered Anode for Stably Introducing Lithium Source to Achieve Sulfur‐Carbon Full Batteries

AbstractLithium‐sulfur batteries offer high energy density but face great safety and cycle life challenges due to the use of Li metal anode. Replacing the Li metal anode with pre‐lithiated carbon anodes can thoroughly address cycling stability and safety issues. Directly contacting Li foil with graphite electrode is one of the most efficient and simple strategy to introduce a high content of lithium source into the sulfur‐carbon full batteries. However, the 100% lithiation of the graphite anode through the direct contact method generates excessive heat and stress heterogeneity, which leads to electrode structure cracking and electrochemical properties fading. This study implements a double‐layer anode to mitigate these issues. A thin layer of hard carbon placed between graphite and Cu foil limits heat generation and stress heterogeneity due to its structural and electrochemical stability. Additionally, differing from traditional electrochemical lithiation, this method gains better solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) for the graphite anode after several cycles. This research highlights the mass production potential of coupling high energy density lithium source‐free cathode materials with various lithium source‐free anodes for constructing long‐cycle and high‐safety rechargeable batteries.

N, S-Codoped 3D Carbon Protected Nanoporous MnS With Record High Sodium Ion Storage Performance for Potential Industry Applications.

With a high theoretical capacity, the MnS anode, however, exhibits a rather complex sodium diffusion kinetics and poor mechanical stability that hinder its application in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). In this work, a simple, economical, and scalable strategy is developed to inherently coat nanoporous MnS with a 3D N, S co-doped thin carbon layer by using commercially available MnCO3 as precursors. Specifically, the strategy involves a two-step annealing process, which converts the MnCO3 microparticles into nanoporous Mn2O3 and MnS step by step. The 3D N, S codoped carbon layer is in situ formed during the second annealing process by first coating the nanoporous Mn2O3 with a polyaniline layer. Due to the inherent 3D carbon protection and the strong electronic interaction between N, S dopants and MnS, the N, S codoped carbon protected MnS obtained at 900 °C (NS-C@MnS-900) anode displays a high specific capacity of 845mAhg-1 at 0.1Ag-1, which is higher than all reported MnS-based SIB anodes. It also shows an outstanding cyclability and rate performance, maintaining a stable capacity of ≈493mAhg-1 after 1300 cycles at 10Ag-1, which is also the best according to knowledge. These exceptional electrochemical performances and the scalable/simple/low-cost synthesis make the NS-C@MnS-900 attractive for industry application.

Nonlinear Thermoplasmonics in Graphene Nanostructures.

The linear electronic dispersion relation of graphene endows the atomically thin carbon layer with a large intrinsic optical nonlinearity, with regard to both parametric and photothermal processes. While plasmons in graphene nanostructures can further enhance nonlinear optical phenomena, boosting resonances to the technologically relevant mid- and near-infrared (IR) spectral regimes necessitates patterning on ∼10 nm length scales, for which quantum finite-size effects play a crucial role. Here we show that thermoplasmons in narrow graphene nanoribbons can be activated at mid- and near-IR frequencies with moderate absorbed energy density, and furthermore can drive substantial third-harmonic generation and optical Kerr nonlinearities. Our findings suggest that photothermal excitation by ultrashort optical pulses offers a promising approach to enable nonlinear plasmonic phenomena in nanostructured graphene that avoids potentially invasive electrical gating schemes and excessive charge carrier doping levels.

Pt3(CoNi) Ternary Intermetallic Nanoparticles Immobilized on N-Doped Carbon Derived from Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks for Oxygen Reduction.

Pt-based intermetallic compound (IMC) nanoparticles have been considered the most promising catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). Herein, we propose a strategy for producing ordered Pt3(CoNi) ternary IMC nanoparticles supported on N-doped carbon materials. Particularly, the Co and Ni are originally embedded into ZIF-derived carbon, which diffuse into Pt nanocrystals to form Pt3(CoNi) nanoparticles. Moreover, a thin layer of carbon develops outside of Pt3(CoNi) nanoparticles during the cooling process, which contributes to stabilizing the Pt3(CoNi) on carbon supports. The optimal Pt3(CoNi) nanoparticle catalyst has achieved significantly enhanced activity and stability, exhibiting a half-wave potential of 0.885 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) and losing only 16 mV after 10,000 potential cycles between 0.6 and 1.0 V. Unlike the direct-use commercial carbon (VXC-72) for depositing Pt, we utilized ZIF-derived carbon containing dispersed Co and Ni nanocluster or nanoparticles to prepare ordered Pt3(CoNi) intermetallic catalysts.

Uniform carbon coating and solid electrolyte interphase synergistically enhanced exceptional anodic K‐ion storage properties of stable KTiOPO4 single crystals

AbstractSearching for low‐cost, high‐capacity, high‐power, high‐stability, high‐tap‐density, and inherently safe materials for developing cheap, safe, and high‐performance batteries has always been a research hotspot. Herein, an inherently safe, low‐cost, and low‐strain KTiOPO4 (KTOP) submicron single crystals with a uniform thin layer carbon coating are developed using a ball‐mill assisted solid‐state method. Uniform solid electrolyte interphase, carbon coating, and inherently stable structure synergistically help compact KTOP submicron single crystals achieve an exceptional anodic K‐ion storage performance. The carbon‐coated KTOP single crystals obtained under the carbonization temperature of 400°C (KTOP‐C‐400) can deliver an exceptional potassium ion storage performance of 253.3, 224.0, 175.5, and 131.1 mA h g−1 at the current density of 100, 200, 500, and 1000 mA g−1, respectively, in the electrolyte of 5 M potassium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (KFSI) in DIGLYME electrolytes. Even after being cycled at 1000 mA g−1 for 1000 cycles, the capacity was maintained at 182.5 mA h g−1 with a coulombic efficiency of 99.9%.

Biomass-Derived Co/MPC Nanocomposites for Effective Sensing of Hydrogen Peroxide via Electrocatalysis Reduction

Utilizing the full potential of reproducible biomass resources is crucial for the sustainable development of humanity. In this study, biochar (MPC) was prepared through the microwave-assisted pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse. Subsequently, Co nanoparticles were introduced by microwave-assisted hydrothermal treatment to form a highly dispersive Co/MPC material. Characterization results indicated that Co nanoparticles were wrapped by thin carbon layers and uniformly dispersed on a carbon-based skeleton via a microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis approach, providing high-activity space. Thus, the prepared material was limited to glassy carbon; on the electrode surface, a cobalt-based sensing platform (Co/MPC/GCE) was built. On the basis of this constructed sensing platform, a linear equation was fitted by the concentration change of current signal I and H2O2. The linear range was 0.55–100.05 mM; the detection limit was 1.38 μM (S/N = 3); and the sensitivity was 103.45 μA cm−2 mM−1. In addition, the effect this sensor had on H2O2 detection of actual water samples was conducted by using a standard addition recovery method; results disclosed that the recovery rate and RSD of H2O2 in tap water samples were 94.0–97.6% and 4.1–6.5%, respectively.

Dual-engineering of tungsten doping and carbon incorporation in vanadium carbide arrays to accelerate the polysulfide conversion for lithium-sulfur batteries

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising candidates for next-generation electrochemical energy storage systems by virtue of the high energy density, low-cost, and ecofriendliness. Unfortunately, the sluggish sulfur conversion kinetics, notorious shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and severe volumetric variation during the lithiation/delithiation process result in insufficient sulfur utilization and fast capacity degradation. Herein, tungsten-doped vanadium carbide nanosheet arrays strongly coupled with a thin nitrogen-doped carbon layer directly grown on carbon cloth substrate (denoted as CC/W-VC@NC) have been conceptually designed as an advanced sulfur host to resolve the aforementioned problems. Specifically, the binder-free CC/W-VC@NC sulfur host not only strongly interacts with LiPSs, but also presents superior electrocatalytic activity for rapid LiPSs conversion. Additionally, the arrayed architecture provides sufficient space for sulfur loading and simultaneously accommodates its volumetric variation. Furthermore, theoretical calculations elucidate that tungsten doping can regulate the electronic structure, improve the electrical conductivity and strengthen the chemisorption toward LiPSs. Attributing to the multifarious advantages, Li-S batteries assembled with CC/W-VC@NC/S cathode exhibit a high initial discharge capacity of 1305.9 mAh/g at 0.1 C, as well as superior rate capability (709.8 mAh/g at 5 C) and good long-term durability (capacity decay rate of only 0.063 % per cycle over 500 cycles at 1 C). This study presents an effective approach to construct transition metal carbides as high-performance sulfur hosts for Li-S batteries.

Differential cross-section measurement for 10B(p, αγ1)7Be, 10B(p, p’γ1)10B and 11B(p, p’γ1) 11B reactions

Differential cross-sections of the 10B(p, αγ1)7Be (Eγ = 429 keV), 10B(p, p’γ1)10B (Eγ = 718 keV) and 11B(p, p’γ1) 11B (Eγ = 2124 keV) reactions have been measured at proton laboratory energies of 912–2776 keV at 90°. The proton beam impinged on a thin natB2O3 film evaporated onto a self-supporting thin carbon layer. The incident energies were increased by 10 (20) keV steps in the resonance (off-resonance) regions. Our data are compared with the existing ones from literature. A benchmark procedure was performed by comparing the calculated thick-target yields from the current differential cross-sections with the existing measured thick target gamma-ray yields. The overall systematic uncertainty of the cross-sections was estimated to be about 10 %, mainly related to the target thickness determination.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone-assisted sol–gel synthesis of efficient Li2TiSiO5/C composite anodes for Li-Ion batteries

This study presents the process of developing an effective anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by usage of Li2TiSiO5 coated with a thin layer of carbon (LTSO/C). The material was prepared through a sol–gel method, where varying amounts of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) were used as a carbon source during the synthesis process. The physicochemical analysis of the LTSO/C samples indicates that as the amount of PVP used during sol–gel synthesis increases, the particle diameter of LTSO decreases. Furthermore, the analysis shows that a thin amorphous carbon layer is deposited on the LTSO surfaces, along with additional carbon networks between the LTSO particles. Based on the electrochemical analysis conducted to optimize the amount of PVP during synthesis, the resulting LTSO/C composite electrode synthesized with 1 g of PVP exhibits a specific capacity of 274.5 mAh·g−1 at 0.1C after 150 cycles, which is quite close to the theoretical capacity. In addition, this LTSO/C electrode demonstrates exceptional electrochemical performance when operated at high rates, surpassing a discharge capacity of 170 mAh g−1 up to 2C. Therefore, the LTSO/C is an excellent choice for high-performance anode material in LIBs.

Boosting piezocatalytic efficiency: Thin carbon layer-modified ZnO for superior rhodamine B degradation

This study aims to enhance the piezocatalytic activity of ZnO by modifying it with a thin carbon layer (TCL). The composite catalysts were synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method. The tightly adhered TCL served as an effective electron transfer medium, enabling the rapid migration of piezoinduced charge carriers from the ZnO to the catalyst surface, thereby facilitating the catalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB). The optimized TCL/ZnO sample exhibits an RhB degradation rate 13.4 times higher than that of pure ZnO. This work demonstrates that TCL/ZnO has significant potential in piezocatalytic water purification and offers new insights into the design of efficient piezocatalytic materials.

Core/shell Ni@C particle-supported N-doped carbon with hollow capsules for efficient electrocatalytic reduction of oxygen

To replace the noble metal catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), a Ni@C-supported N-doped carbon material (Ni@C/NC) is in-situ prepared via one-step pyrolyzing the polymerizable ionic liquid of vinyl imidazole combined with Ni(NO3)2. Systemic investigations demonstrate that these nanosized Ni particles are tightly wrapped with a thin carbon layer to form the core/shell structure, meanwhile carbon capsules are synchronously yielded on the carbon matrix. As a result, both the carbon shell and the carbon capsule jointly increase the active sites of the Ni@C/NC, while the carbon shell also contributes the fast electron-transfer from Ni particle. Compared with the normal Ni-supported carbon catalyst, the Ni@C/NC shows the respectable ORR performance with the onset and half-wave potentials of 0.96 and 0.84 VRHE. After the long-term electrocatalysis (10 h), the Ni@C/NC is found to possess the great structural and electrocatalytic stabilities, which maintains 93 % of the initial current density and the well-dispersed and uniform Ni@C particles. Subsequently, a Zn-Air battery with the Ni@C/NC cathode is assembled and exhibits a peak power density of 200 mW cm−2. Therefore, the as-obtained Ni@C/NC with the high electroactivity and stability can be expected as an ideal candidate to apply in the metal-air batteries and fuel cells in the future.

Encapsulated metal-based MOF nanoparticles as efficient catalysts for catalytic transfer hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived vanillin to 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol

A range of carbon-encapsulated non-precious metal catalysts (Ni@C, Ce@C, Mo@C, and Zn@C) were prepared using the hydrothermal approach for the catalytic transfer hydrodeoxygenation of vanillin compound derived from lignin. The catalytic efficacy was affected by the level of acid sites, catalyst durability, and the cooperation with H-donor solvents. Analysis indicated that the thin carbon layer enclosing the active sites notably improved catalytic effectiveness and thermodynamic stability compared to alternative catalysts. Notably, Ni@C demonstrated superior catalytic performance, achieving a vanillin conversion rate of 98.72 % and an 87.12 % yield of the major product 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol under specific conditions (240 ℃, 2.0 MPa N2, ethanol as a solvent, 4-hour reaction time). These findings underscore the significant potential of carbon-wrapped MOF catalysts in advancing the sustainable utilization of lignin and fostering the growth of a more eco-friendly bioeconomy.

Ultrathin Carbon Textures Produced on Machined Surfaces in an Integrated Finishing Process Using Microabrasive Films.

This study presents research into the unique method of depositing carbon layers onto processed surfaces, during finishing with abrasive films, on a global basis. The authors of this article are holders of the patent for this method. What makes this technology outstanding is that it integrates processes, whereby micro-finishing and the deposition of a carbon layer onto freshly exposed surface fragments is achieved simultaneously, in a single process. Among the main advantages accruable from this process is the reduction of surface irregularities, while the deposition of a carbon layer is achieved simultaneously. Ultrathin graphite layers can be widely used in conditions where other methods of reducing the coefficient of friction are not possible, such as in regard to micromechanisms. This article illustrates the application of carbon coating, end on, on a surface processed with abrasive film, containing intergranular spaces, saturated with graphite. Thin carbon layers were obtained on two substrates that did not contain carbon in their initial composition: soda-lime glass and a tin-bronze alloy. It was performed through microscopic examinations of the produced surface, roughness analyses of these surfaces, and analysis of the chemical compositions determined by two methods, namely EDS and GDOES, proving the existence of the coatings. The aim of this paper is to prove the possibility and efficiency of using graphite-impregnated lapping films in the deposition process of carbon films, with improved surface smoothness, durability, and wear resistance. The produced coatings will be tested in regard to their operational properties in further research. The authors underline the potential of this method to revolutionize surface treatment processes, due to the significant advantages it offers across various industries.

Enhanced Hydrodeoxygenation performance through novel Al-Doped radial channel Silica-Supported Carbon-Encapsulated nickel catalysts

Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) plays a crucial role in upgrading pyrolysis-oil derived from biomass. Here we describe a method for fabricating a carbon-encapsulated nickel metal–acid bifunctional catalyst (Ni@C/RCS-Al) supported on aluminum-doped radial channel silica (RCS-Al). This catalyst exhibits a large surface area and highly dispersed accessible active sites, achieved through a combination of salicylate- and MOF-assisted strategies. The RCS-Al was prepared by a one-pot salicylate-assisted hydrothermal method in an aqueous phase containing an Al source, which is simple, has a high yield, and saves time. The results show that Ni@C/RCS-Al displays a well-defined radial channel pore structure with a mesopore diameter of 31.1 nm, which can significantly increase the number of accessible active sites and accelerate mass transfer. The MOF-assisted strategy leads to the formation of highly dispersed smaller carbon-encapsulated nickel nanoparticle active sites, and Al doping contributes to the adjustable acid sites, demonstrating that Ni@C/RCS-Al is a metal–acid bifunctional catalyst. Importantly, the kinetics study revealed a high reaction constant for the constructed Ni@C/RCS-Al catalyst. Ni@C/RCS-Al demonstrates remarkable performance in HDO, achieving complete m-cresol conversion and 100 % selectivity to the target product methylcyclohexane within a brief period of 75 min (T = 250 °C p = 2 MPa, m-cresol/catalyst (g) = 7.5). This exceptional performance stems from its radial channel pore structure and optimization of metal–acid sites. The thin carbon layer on the Ni surface contributes to its superior stability and water resistance, as verified by an experimental study and DFT calculations. This work opens up a new idea for the application of radial channel silica-supported catalysts in various reactions.

Origin for the fast II-I phase transition of vacuum carbon-coated isotactic poly(1-butene) melt-drawn films after melt recrystallization

Ultrathin films of isotactic poly(1-butene) (iPBu) with highly oriented form I fibril crystals have been prepared by a melt-draw technique. The melt recrystallization of these films after vacuum evaporation of a thin carbon layer on their surfaces has been conducted and highly oriented films with form II chain fold lamellar structure have been obtained. Therefore, the spontaneous II-I phase transition of thus prepared iPBu films has been studied and compared with their non-oriented counterparts either with or without carbon-coating. The results show that surface carbon decoration slows down the II-I phase transition of the non-oriented films with respect to the non-carbon-coated ones. In strong contrast, the II-I phase transition of oriented films with carbon-coating has been tremendously accelerated. This is attributed to the fixing effect of coated carbon layer on the extended iPBu molecular chains initially packed in the crystalline unit cell of the fibrils. These extended molecular chains pass through multiple crystalline lamellae and consequently generate external stresses between the lamellae, which have been confirmed to promote the II-I phase conversion. Moreover, the recrystallization temperature shows evident influence on the II-I transformation. The higher the recrystallization temperature, the faster the II-I transition, which has been associated to the increased external stresses originating from tightly entangled loops caused by thickening of the lamellae at higher crystallization temperature.

Ru nanoparticles embedded in Ru/SiO2@N-CS for boosting hydrogen production via ammonia decomposition with robust lifespan

Ammonia decomposition for onsite hydrogen production has been regarded as an important reaction which links to efficient hydrogen storage, transport and utilization. However, it still remains challenging to develop efficient catalysts with robust stability for ammonia decomposition. Herein, an integrated strategy was employed to synthesize Ru/SiO2@N-CS via wrapping a thin layer of N-doped carbon onto the SiO2 sphere, following the anchor of Ru nanoparticles (NPs) onto the support. The obtained Ru/SiO2@N-CS (Ru loading: 1 wt%) shows a promising performance for ammonia decomposition, reaching 94.5 % at 550 °C with a gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 30 000 mL gcat-1h−1. The combination of the SiO2 as the core prevents the degradation of N-doped carbon layers and then enhance the durability of the catalysts, remaining stable after 50 h at evaluated temperatures. Adequate characterizations were used to illustrate the effect of microchemical environment on ammonia decomposition activity of Ru/SiO2@N-CS catalyst under different calcination atmosphere and the correlation between structure and performance.

Hierarchical NiGa2O4@C@CeO2 microstructure for sensitive and selective triethylamine gas sensing

Metal oxide heterostructures have been demonstrated excellent candidates acting as novel gas sensors with outstanding sensitivity and selectivity. In this work, a hierarchical NiGa2O4@C@CeO2 heterostructure with corn-like NiGa2O4 microcrystals covered by a thin carbon layer and then anchored with numerous amounts of external CeO2 nanoparticles was prepared through the combination of hydrothermal and a subsequent calcination method. The NiGa2O4@C@CeO2 composite demonstrates an excellent selective triethylamine (TEA) detection performance with a response of 11.1 towards 20 ppm TEA and a fast response/recovery time of 81 s/38 s. It also shows terrific selectivity for TEA when mixed with else interfering substances, along with prolonged reusability for at least 15 days. The enhanced TEA sensing performance can be ascribed to the significant improvement of conductivity and effective carrier transfer at the interface. This work provides a feasible method to fabricate metal oxide sensors with improved gas sensing performance.

Metal-organic framework cobalt gallate derived high-voltage carbon coated lithium cobalt oxide cathode and porous carbon supported cobalt oxide anode materials for superior lithium-ion storage

Exploring innovative green synthesis strategies for both cathode and anode materials with improved lithium-ion storage capabilities is of great importance in developing advanced lithium-ion batteries. In this work, a metal-organic framework (MOF) typed sample cobalt gallate (Co-GA), prepared by the direct redox coprecipitation reaction using gallic acid (GA) molecules and metallic cobalt (Co) foils in mild hydrothermal condition, is employed as a precursor for engineering electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries with high atomic efficiency and low environmental impact. Taking the advantages of the unique microstructure and chemical composition of MOF materials, the Co-GA precursor can be easily converted to a rod-like porous carbon framework confined cobalt oxide nanoparticle anode material (Co3O4/RPC) and a thin carbon layer coated nanosized lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) cathode material (LCO/C), respectively, by simply changing the solid-state reaction conditions. In half-cells with metallic lithium as counter electrode, the LCO/C cathode delivers a stable reversible capacity of 189.33 mAh·g−1 after 100 cycles at 200 mA·g−1 and 128.61 mAh·g−1 after 800 cycles at 1000 mA·g−1 in the voltage range of 3.0–4.6 V, while the Co3O4/RPC anode shows a high reversible capacity of 1081.33 mAh·g−1 after 100 cycles at 200 mA·g−1 and 901.09 mAh·g−1 after 400 cycles at 1000 mA·g−1. This work provides a new perspective for green engineering of both anodic and cathodic materials with enhanced lithium-ion storage performances derived from MOF-typed precursors.