Metal-organic framework-induced construction of actiniae-like carbon nanotube assembly as advanced multifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting and Zn-air batteries

A novel and simple MOF-induced strategy is developed to construct three-dimensional actiniae-like carbon nanotube assembly (3D-CNTA). ZIF-67 is used as the precursor, which also serves as the structure inducer, and melamine is chosen as an initiator for orientated growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The resultant 3D-CNTA can be used as multifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting and Zn-air batteries.200