Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have attracted considerable
interest in the field of rechargeable batteries owing to their three-dimensional
(3D) varied pore sizes, inerratic porous structures, abundant redox-active
sites, and customizable structure-adjustable frameworks. In the context
of metal-ion batteries, these materials play a vital role in electrode
materials, effectively addressing critical issues such as low ionic
conductivity, limited specific capacity, and unstable structural integrity.
However, the electrochemical characteristics of the developed COFs
still fall short of practical battery requirements due to inherent
issues such as low electronic conductivity, the tradeoff between capacity
and redox potential, and unfavorable micromorphology. This review
provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in the
application of COFs, COF-based composites, and their derivatives in
rechargeable metal-ion batteries, including lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur,
sodium-ion, sodium-sulfur, potassium-ion, zinc-ion, and other multivalent
metal-ion batteries. The operational mechanisms of COFs, COF-based
composites, and their derivatives in rechargeable batteries are elucidated,
along with the strategies implemented to enhance the electrochemical
properties and broaden the range of their applications.