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Recyclable Mn/Co-MOF catalyst is first described for oxidative coupling of benzylamines at room temperature in excellent yields (up to 100%).

HIGHLIGHTS• Bimetallic oxides nanoparticles derived from metal-oleate complexes embedded in 3D graphene networks were fabricated by a facile and rational design approach.• The unique porous architecture promotes charge transfer so as to enhance the reversible capacity.• The synergetic effect between the 0D nanoparticles and 3D graphene networks plays an essential role in the superb electrochemical performance. ABSTRACTIn this manuscript, we have demonstrated the delicate design and synthesis of bimetallic oxides nanoparticles derived from metal-oleate complex embedded in 3D graphene networks (MnO/CoMn 2 O 4 ⊂ GN), as an anode material for lithium ion batteries. The novel synthesis of the MnO/CoMn 2 O 4 ⊂ GN consists of thermal decomposition of metal-oleate complex containing cobalt and manganese metals and oleate ligand, forming bimetallic oxides nanoparticles, followed by a selfassembly route with reduced graphene oxides. The MnO/CoMn 2 O 4 ⊂ GN composite, with a unique architecture of bimetallic oxides nanoparticles encapsulated in 3D graphene networks, rationally integrates several benefits including shortening the diffusion path of Li + ions, improving electrical conductivity and mitigating volume variation during cycling. Studies show that the electrochemical reaction processes of MnO/CoMn 2 O 4 ⊂ GN electrodes are dominated by the pseudocapacitive behavior, leading to fast Li + charge/discharge reactions. As a result, the MnO/CoMn 2 O 4 ⊂ GN manifests high initial specific capacity, stable cycling performance, and excellent rate capability.