Ndeye Fatou Diop, Kabir O. Otun, Ndeye F. Sylla, Vusani M. Maphiri, Souleymane Thior, Vianney N. Kitenge, Gift Rutavi, N. M. Ndiaye, Balla D. Ngom, Ncholu Manyala
• Mixed metal ions revealed synergistic enhancement effects. • NiCo-MOFs single and dual-ligands were synthesis at room temperature via precipitation methods. • Bimetallic rhombohedral change to polyhedral-like structures. • Dual-ligand NiCo metal-organic framework exhibited a high specific capacity and high stability for better energy storage