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Parajuli D, Murali N, K. C. D, Karki B, Samatha K, Kim AA, Park M, Pant B. Advancements in MXene-Polymer Nanocomposites in Energy Storage and Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163433. [PMID: 36015690 PMCID: PMC9415062 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
Abstract
MXenes are 2D ceramic materials, especially carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides derived from their parent ‘MAX’ phases by the etching out of ‘A’ and are famous due to their conducting, hydrophilic, biocompatible, and tunable properties. However, they are hardly stable in the outer environment, have low biodegradability, and have difficulty in drug release, etc., which are overcome by MXene/Polymer nanocomposites. The MXenes terminations on MXene transferred to the polymer after composite formation makes it more functional. With this, there is an increment in photothermal conversion efficiency for cancer therapy, higher antibacterial activity, biosensors, selectivity, bone regeneration, etc. The hydrophilic surfaces become conducting in the metallic range after the composite formation. MXenes can effectively be mixed with other materials like ceramics, metals, and polymers in the form of nanocomposites to get improved properties suitable for advanced applications. In this paper, we review different properties like electrical and mechanical, including capacitances, dielectric losses, etc., of nanocomposites more than those like Ti3C2Tx/polymer, Ti3C2/UHMWPE, MXene/PVA-KOH, Ti3C2Tx/PVA, etc. along with their applications mainly in energy storing and biomedical fields. Further, we have tried to enlist the MXene-based nanocomposites and compare them with conducting polymers and other nanocomposites. The performance under the NIR absorption seems more effective. The MXene-based nanocomposites are more significant in most cases than other nanocomposites for the antimicrobial agent, anticancer activity, drug delivery, bio-imaging, biosensors, micro-supercapacitors, etc. The limitations of the nanocomposites, along with possible solutions, are mentioned.
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Affiliation(s)
- D. Parajuli
- Research Center for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
- Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu 44605, Nepal
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- Department of Engineering Physics, AUCE, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, India
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- Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu 44605, Nepal
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- Department of Physics, College of Science and Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, India
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- Department of Healthcare Management, Woosong University, Daejeon 34606, Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Smart Convergence Life Care Research Institute, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.P.); (M.P.)
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Smart Convergence Life Care Research Institute, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.P.); (M.P.)
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Ab. Rahim AH, Ramli N, Nordin AN, Abd. Wahab MF. Supercapacitor performance with activated carbon and graphene nanoplatelets composite electrodes, and insights from the equivalent circuit model. CARBON TRENDS 2021; 5:100101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cartre.2021.100101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Rani JR, Thangavel R, Kim M, Lee YS, Jang JH. Ultra-High Energy Density Hybrid Supercapacitors Using MnO 2/Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Nanoscrolls. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E2049. [PMID: 33081310 PMCID: PMC7603058 DOI: 10.3390/nano10102049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Manganese oxide (MnO2) is a promising material for supercapacitor applications, with a theoretical ultra-high energy density of 308 Wh/kg. However, such ultra-high energy density has not been achieved experimentally in MnO2-based supercapacitors because of several practical issues, such as low electrical conductivity of MnO2, incomplete utilization of MnO2, and dissolution of MnO2. The present study investigates the potential of MnO2/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) hybrid nanoscroll (GMS) structures as electrode material for overcoming the difficulties and for developing ultra-high-energy storage systems. A hybrid supercapacitor, comprising MnO2/rGO nanoscrolls as anode material and activated carbon (AC) as a cathode, is fabricated. The GMS/AC hybrid supercapacitor exhibited enhanced energy density, superior rate performance, and promising Li storage capability that bridged the energy-density gap between conventional Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors. The fabricated GMS/AC hybrid supercapacitor demonstrates an ultra-high lithium discharge capacity of 2040 mAh/g. The GMS/AC cell delivered a maximum energy density of 105.3 Wh/kg and a corresponding power density of 308.1 W/kg. It also delivered an energy density of 42.77 Wh/kg at a power density as high as 30,800 W/kg. Our GMS/AC cell's energy density values are very high compared with those of other reported values of graphene-based hybrid structures. The GMS structures offer significant potential as an electrode material for energy-storage systems and can also enhance the performance of the other electrode materials for LIBs and hybrid supercapacitors.
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- Janardhanan. R. Rani
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea; (J.R.R.); (M.K.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (R.T.); (Y.S.L.)
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea; (J.R.R.); (M.K.)
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- Faculty of Applied Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (R.T.); (Y.S.L.)
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea; (J.R.R.); (M.K.)
- Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Energies, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Korea
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Teffu DM, Makhafola MD, Ndipingwi MM, Makhado E, Hato MJ, Iwuoha EI, Modibane KD, Makgopa K. Interrogation of Electrochemical Performance of Reduced Graphene Oxide/Metal‐organic Framework Hybrid for Asymmetric Supercabattery Application. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Daniel M. Teffu
- Nanotechnology Research Lab Department of Chemistry School of Physical and Mineral Sciences University of Limpopo (Turfloop) Sovenga 0727 Polokwane South Africa
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- Nanotechnology Research Lab Department of Chemistry School of Physical and Mineral Sciences University of Limpopo (Turfloop) Sovenga 0727 Polokwane South Africa
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- SensorLab Chemistry Department University of the Western Cape Cape Town South Africa
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- Nanotechnology Research Lab Department of Chemistry School of Physical and Mineral Sciences University of Limpopo (Turfloop) Sovenga 0727 Polokwane South Africa
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- Nanotechnology Research Lab Department of Chemistry School of Physical and Mineral Sciences University of Limpopo (Turfloop) Sovenga 0727 Polokwane South Africa
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- SensorLab Chemistry Department University of the Western Cape Cape Town South Africa
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- Nanotechnology Research Lab Department of Chemistry School of Physical and Mineral Sciences University of Limpopo (Turfloop) Sovenga 0727 Polokwane South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Tshwane University of Technology (Acardia Campus) Pretoria 0001 South Africa
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Wang N, Han G, Song H, Chang Y, Hou W, Xiao Y. Depositing reduced graphene oxide on electroless plating Ni/organic polymer fibrous membrane for flexible supercapacitors. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.113466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Lawal AT. Graphene-based nano composites and their applications. A review. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 141:111384. [PMID: 31195196 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
The purpose of the current review article is to present a comprehensive understanding regarding pros and cons of graphene related nanocomposites and to find ways in order to improve the performance of nanocomposites with new designs. Nanomaterials including GR are employed in industrial applications such as supercapacitors, biosensors, solar cells, and corrosion studies. The present article has been prepared in three main categories. In the first part, graphene types have been presented, as pristine graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide. In the second part, nanocomposites with many graphene, inorganic and polymeric materials such as polymer/GR, activated carbon/GR, metal oxide/GR, metal/graphene and carbon fibre/GR have been investigated in more detail. In the third part, the focus in on the industrial applications of GR nanocomposite, including super capacitors, biosensors, solar cells, and corrosion protection studies.
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