Metal‐Organic‐Framework‐Based Cathodes for Enhancing the Electrochemical Performances of Batteries: A Review

Owing to their huge specific surface area, high porosity, abundant metal active sites, adjustable structure, and tunable pore diameters, metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted much attention from the battery scientists and technologists. MOFs have proven to be versatile precursors of cathode materials for batteries, and MOF‐based cathodes have already exhibited excellent electrochemical performances. Herein, we review some recent advances in developing MOF‐derived cathodes for lithium‐/sodium‐ion batteries, lithium‐sulfur batteries, lithium‐air batteries, and lithium‐selenium batteries. We also describe the synthetic mechanism, characterization of MOF‐derived cathodes, and the origin of the enhanced electrochemical performances. Finally, we point out some challenges and opportunities for the future development of MOF‐based cathodes.