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Applications of 2D MXenes in energy conversion and storage systems
Jinbo Pang,Rafael G. Mendes,Rafael G. Mendes,Alicja Bachmatiuk,Alicja Bachmatiuk,Alicja Bachmatiuk,Liang Zhao,Huy Q. Ta,Thomas Gemming,Hong Liu,Hong Liu,Zhongfan Liu,Zhongfan Liu,Mark H. Rümmeli,Mark H. Rümmeli,Mark H. Rümmeli +15 more
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The potential of MXenes for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water, such as dye waste, is addressed, along with their promise as catalysts for ammonium synthesis from nitrogen.Abstract:
Transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes), a family of two-dimensional (2D) inorganic compounds, are materials composed of a few atomic layers of transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides. Ti3C2, the first 2D layered MXene, was isolated in 2011. This material, which is a layered bulk material analogous to graphite, was derived from its 3D phase, Ti3AlC2 MAX. Since then, material scientists have either determined or predicted the stable phases of >200 different MXenes based on combinations of various transition metals such as Ti, Mo, V, Cr, and their alloys with C and N. Extensive experimental and theoretical studies have shown their exciting potential for energy conversion and electrochemical storage. To this end, we comprehensively summarize the current advances in MXene research. We begin by reviewing the structure types and morphologies and their fabrication routes. The review then discusses the mechanical, electrical, optical, and electrochemical properties of MXenes. The focus then turns to their exciting potential in energy storage and conversion. Energy storage applications include electrodes in rechargeable lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and supercapacitors. In terms of energy conversion, photocatalytic fuel production, such as hydrogen evolution from water splitting, and carbon dioxide reduction are presented. The potential of MXenes for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water, such as dye waste, is also addressed, along with their promise as catalysts for ammonium synthesis from nitrogen. Finally, their application potential is summarized.read more
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Recent advances in MXenes: from fundamentals to applications
Mohammad Khazaei,Avanish Mishra,Natarajan Sathiyamoorthy Venkataramanan,Abhishek K. Singh,Seiji Yunoki +4 more
TL;DR: The family of MAX phases and their derivative MXenes are continuously growing in terms of both crystalline and composition varieties, and several breakthroughs have been achieved that boosted the synthesis of novel MAX phases with ordered double transition metals as mentioned in this paper.
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MXene: An emerging two-dimensional layered material for removal of radioactive pollutants
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A general approach to the synthesis of transition metal phosphide nanoarrays on MXene nanosheets for pH-universal hydrogen evolution and alkaline overall water splitting
TL;DR: In this paper, a general approach is reported to synthesize TMPs, including CoP, Ni2P, FeP, and Cu3P nanoarrays, on Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets through topotactic transformations from transition metal layered double hydroxide (LDH) precursors.
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WSe2 2D p-type semiconductor-based electronic devices for information technology: Design, preparation, and applications
Qilin Cheng,Jinbo Pang,Dehui Sun,Jingang Wang,Shu Zhang,Fan Liu,Yuke Chen,Ruiqi Yang,Na Liang,Lu Xiheng,Yanchen Ji,Jian Wang,Congcong Zhang,Yuanhua Sang,Hong Liu,Hong Liu,Weijia Zhou +16 more
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Prospects challenges and stability of 2D MXenes for clean energy conversion and storage applications
TL;DR: In this article, a review comprises the significant advancement in the field of 2D MXene and discusses the evolution of the design, synthetic strategies, and stability, and challenges and limitations that preclude the scientific fraternity from realizing functional MXene with controlled structures and properties for renewable clean energy conversion and storage applications.
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