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Yao L, Qian L, Song W, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Li X, Yan G, Nica V. Advancements in Ti 3C 2T x MXene Stability: Synergistic Antioxidant Strategies and Their Impact on Long-Lasting Flexible Sensors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:48147-48162. [PMID: 39190871 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides (Ti3C2Tx MXene) have demonstrated substantial application potential across various fields, owing to their excellent metallic conductivity and solution processability. However, the rapid oxidation of Ti3C2Tx in aqueous environments, leading to a loss of stability within mere days, poses a significant obstacle for its practical applications. Herein, we introduce an antioxidant strategy that combines free radical scavenging with surface passivation, culminating in the design and synthesis of imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) incorporating siloxane groups. By deploying a straightforward hydrolysis-addition reaction, we successfully fabricated IL-modified Ti3C2Tx materials (Ti3C2Tx-IL). The Ti3C2Tx -IL not only displayed exceptional conductivity exceeding 3.85 × 104 S/m and hydrophilic contact angles below 45° but also showcased its superior chemical stability and antioxidation mechanisms through various analyses, including visual color change experiments, spectroscopic and energy spectrum characterization, free radical scavenging tests, and density-functional-theory-based molecular simulations. Furthermore, when utilized as a conductive filler in the fabrication of a poly(vinyl alcohol)/nanocellulose fiber (PVA/CNF) composite hydrogel (PCMIL), the resultant sensors exhibited remarkable mechanical performance with up to 535% strain, 1.59 MPa strength, 4.35 MJ/m3 toughness, and a conductivity of 3.40 mS/cm, as well as a high sensitivity gauge factor of 3.3. Importantly, even after 45 days of storage, the PCMIL retained most of its functionalities, demonstrating superior performance in human-machine interaction applications compared to hydrogels made from unmodified Ti3C2Tx. This research establishes a robust antioxidant protection strategy for Ti3C2Tx, offering substantial technical reinforcement for its prospective applications in the realm of flexible electronics and sensing technologies.
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- Liming Yao
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- Technological Institute of Materials and Energy Science (TIMES), Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo-Electronics Materials and Energy Conversion Device, School of Electronic Information, Xijing University, Xi'an 710123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Shaanxi Xian 710021, China
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- Department of Physics, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi, Carol I Blvd., Iasi 700506, Romania
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Jiang M, Wang D, Kim YH, Duan C, Talapin DV, Zhou C. Evolution of Surface Chemistry in Two-Dimensional MXenes: From Mixed to Tunable Uniform Terminations. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202409480. [PMID: 39031873 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202409480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Surface chemistry of MXenes is of great interest as the terminations can define the intrinsic properties of this family of materials. The diverse and tunable terminations also distinguish MXenes from many other 2D materials. Conventional fluoride-containing reagents etching approaches resulted in MXenes with mixed fluoro-, oxo-, and hydroxyl surface groups. The relatively strong chemical bonding of MXenes' surface metal atoms with oxygen and fluorine makes post-synthetic covalent surface modifications of such MXenes unfavorable. In this minireview, we focus on the recent advances in MXenes with uniform surface terminations. Unconventional methods, including Lewis acidic molten salt etching (LAMS) and bottom-up direct synthesis, have been proven successful in producing halide-terminated MXenes. These synthetic strategies have opened new possibilities for MXenes because weaker surface chemical bonds in halide-terminated MXenes facilitate post-synthetic covalent surface modifications. Both computational and experimental results on surface termination-dependent properties are summarized and discussed. Finally, we offer our perspective on the opportunities and challenges in this exciting research field.
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- Mengni Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, 60439, Argonne, Illinois, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Material Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Luo Y, Yang H, Ying C, Wang R, Bo Z, Yan J, Cen K, Ostrikov KK. Plasma-Activated Solutions Regulate Surface-Terminating Groups Enhancing Pseudocapacitive Ti 3C 2T x Electrode Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305383. [PMID: 37661349 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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2D transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) are actively pursued as pseudocapacitive materials for supercapacitors owing to their advantages in electronic conductivity and surface reactivity. Increasing the fraction of ─O terminal groups in Ti3C2Tx is a promising approach to improve the pseudocapacitive charge storage in H2SO4 electrolytes, but it suffers from a lack of effective functionalization methods and stability of the groups in practical operation. Here a low-temperature and environment-friendly approach via the interaction of nonequilibrium plasmas with Ti3C2Tx dispersion is demonstrated to generate abundant and stable surface-terminating O groups. The impact of the discharge environment (Ar, O2, and H2) on the structural characteristics and electrochemical performance of Ti3C2Tx nanosheets is studied. The Ti3C2Tx modified in Ar and H2 maintains their original morphology but a significantly lower F content. Consequently, an extraordinarily high content (78.5%) of surface-terminating O groups is revealed by the high-resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra for the Ti3C2Tx samples modified in H2 plasma-treated solutions. Additionally, the Ti3C2Tx treated using H2 plasmas exhibits the best capacitive performance of 418.3 F g-1 at 2 mV s-1, which can maintain 95.88% capacity after 10 000 cycles. These results contribute to the development of advanced nanostructured pseudocapacitive electrode materials for renewable energy storage applications.
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- Yonghong Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- School of Chemistry and Physics & Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000, Australia
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Chen C, Wang B, Xu J, Fei L, Raza S, Li B, Zeng Q, Shen L, Lin H. Recent Advancement in Emerging MXene-Based Photocatalytic Membrane for Revolutionizing Wastewater Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311427. [PMID: 38733219 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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MXene-based photocatalytic membranes provide significant benefits for wastewater treatment by effectively combining membrane separation and photocatalytic degradation processes. MXene represents a pioneering 2D photocatalyst with a variable elemental composition, substantial surface area, abundant surface terminations, and exceptional photoelectric performance, offering significant advantages in producing high-performance photocatalytic membranes. In this review, an in-depth overview of the latest scientific progress in MXene-based photocatalytic membranes is provided. Initially, a brief introduction to the structure and photocatalytic capabilities of MXene is provided, highlighting their pivotal role in promoting the photocatalytic process. Subsequently, in pursuit of the optimal MXene-based photocatalytic membrane, critical factors such as the morphology, hydrophilicity, and stability of MXenes are meticulously taken into account. Various preparation strategies for MXene-based photocatalytic membranes, including blending, vacuum filtration, and dip coating, are also discussed. Furthermore, the application and mechanism of MXene-based photocatalytic membranes in micropollutant removal, oil-water separation, and antibacterial are examined. Lastly, the challenges in the development and practical application of MXene-based photocatalytic membranes, as well as their future research direction are delineated.
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- Cheng Chen
- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of Watershed Earth Surface Processes and Ecological Security, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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Rasheed T, Sorour AA. Unveiling the power of MXenes: Solid lubrication perspectives and future directions. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 329:103186. [PMID: 38763047 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The interaction between two surfaces leads to the generation of friction and wear of material. Friction and wear are some of the major challenges that may readily be overcome by the third part of tribology called lubrication. Utilizing solid lubricants including polymers, carbon-based materials, soft metals, transition metal dichalcogenides, along with their potential benefits and drawbacks in dry environments can reduce friction. Recently, an emerging class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal nitrides, carbides or carbonitrides commonly known as MXenes have emerged as an attractive alternative for solid lubrication because of their ability to establish wear-resistant tribo layers and well as low friction and shear strength. Furthermore, the inherent hydrophilic nature of these substances has led to limited dispersion stability and phase compatibility when combined with pure base oils. As a result, their potential use as solid lubricants and lubricant additives has been impeded. To address this issue and enhance the applicability of MXenes as solid lubricants, their surface modification can be an attractive tool. Therefore, this review provides a succinct summary of the current state-of-the-art in surface functionalization of MXenes, a subject that has not yet been thoroughly addressed. Further, the mechanical behavior of MXenes and composites has been discussed, followed by the potential of MXenes as a solid lubricant at micro- and macro-scale. Finally, the existing opportunities and challenges of the research area have been discussed with possible future research directions. We believe, this article will be a valuable resource for MXenes and opens the door to improve the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of MXenes in various applications, such as solid lubrication.
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- Tahir Rasheed
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Ko TY, Ye H, Murali G, Lee SY, Park YH, Lee J, Lee J, Yun DJ, Gogotsi Y, Kim SJ, Kim SH, Jeong YJ, Park SJ, In I. Functionalized MXene ink enables environmentally stable printed electronics. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3459. [PMID: 38658566 PMCID: PMC11043420 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47700-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Establishing dependable, cost-effective electrical connections is vital for enhancing device performance and shrinking electronic circuits. MXenes, combining excellent electrical conductivity, high breakdown voltage, solution processability, and two-dimensional morphology, are promising candidates for contacts in microelectronics. However, their hydrophilic surfaces, which enable spontaneous environmental degradation and poor dispersion stability in organic solvents, have restricted certain electronic applications. Herein, electrohydrodynamic printing technique is used to fabricate fully solution-processed thin-film transistors with alkylated 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine functionalized Ti3C2Tx (AD-MXene) as source, drain, and gate electrodes. The AD-MXene has excellent dispersion stability in ethanol, which is required for electrohydrodynamic printing, and maintains high electrical conductivity. It outperformed conventional vacuum-deposited Au and Al electrodes, providing thin-film transistors with good environmental stability due to its hydrophobicity. Further, thin-film transistors are integrated into logic gates and one-transistor-one-memory cells. This work, unveiling the ligand-functionalized MXenes' potential in printed electrical contacts, promotes environmentally robust MXene-based electronics (MXetronics).
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- Tae Yun Ko
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea
- Convergence Research Center for Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea
- Nanoplexus Solutions Ltd, Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Masdar Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB, UK
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- School of Flexible Electronics (SoFE) and Henan Institute of Flexible Electronics (HIFE), Henan University, 379 Mingli Road, Zhengzhou, 450046, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
- Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Inharo 100, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
- Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
- Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea
- Convergence Research Center for Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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- Analytical Science Laboratory of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Suwon, 16678, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, US
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea.
- Convergence Research Center for Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea.
- Division of Nanoscience and Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, South Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea.
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- Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Inharo 100, Incheon, 22212, South Korea.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea.
- Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea.
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Hong X, Xu Z, Lv ZP, Lin Z, Ahmadi M, Cui L, Liljeström V, Dudko V, Sheng J, Cui X, Tsapenko AP, Breu J, Sun Z, Zhang Q, Kauppinen E, Peng B, Ikkala O. High-permittivity Solvents Increase MXene Stability and Stacking Order Enabling Ultraefficient Terahertz Shielding. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305099. [PMID: 38044310 PMCID: PMC10837367 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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2D transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) suggest an uncommonly broad combination of important functionalities amongst 2D materials. Nevertheless, MXene suffers from facile oxidation and colloidal instability upon conventional water-based processing, thus limiting applicability. By experiments and theory, It is suggested that for stability and dispersibility, it is critical to select uncommonly high permittivity solvents such as N-methylformamide (NMF) and formamide (FA) (εr = 171, 109), unlike the classical solvents characterized by high dipole moment and polarity index. They also allow high MXene stacking order within thin films on carbon nanotube (CNT) substrates, showing very high Terahertz (THz) shielding effectiveness (SE) of 40-60 dB at 0.3-1.6 THz in spite of the film thinness < 2 µm. The stacking order and mesoscopic porosity turn relevant for THz-shielding as characterized by small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). The mechanistic understanding of stability and structural order allows guidance for generic MXene applications, in particular in telecommunication, and more generally processing of 2D materials.
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- Xiaodan Hong
- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Nanomicroscopy Center, OtaNano, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Bavarian Polymer Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Bavarian Polymer Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
- Honda Research Institute USA, Inc., San Jose, CA, 95134, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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Lyu X, Wu G, Zheng Z, Xia S, Xie J, Xia Y, Fan P, Zhu R, Wang Y, Yang D, Li T, Dong A. Molecularly Confined Topochemical Transformation of MXene Enables Ultrathin Amorphous Metal-Oxide Nanosheets. ACS NANO 2024; 18:2219-2230. [PMID: 38190507 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) amorphous nanosheets with ultrathin thicknesses have properties that differ from their crystalline counterparts. However, conventional methods for growing 2D materials often produce either crystalline flakes or amorphous nanosheets with an uncontrollable thickness. Here, we report that ultrathin amorphous metal-oxide nanosheets featuring superior flatness can be realized through the molecularly confined topochemical transformation of MXene. Using MXene Ti2CTx as an example, we show that surface modification of Ti2CTx nanosheets with molecular ligands, such as oleylamine (OAm) and oleic acid (OA), not only imparts notable colloidal dispersity to Ti2CTx nanosheets in nonpolar organic solvents but also confines their subsequent oxidation to in-plane configurations. We demonstrate that unlike the drastic oxidation conventionally observed for pristine MXene, hydrophobizing MXene with OAm and OA ligands enables individual Ti2CTx nanosheets to undergo independent oxidation in a nondestructive manner, resulting in amorphous titanium oxide (am-TiO2) nanosheets that faithfully retain the dimension and flatness of pristine MXene. These am-TiO2 nanosheets exhibit exceptional activity as substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Importantly, this molecular confinement strategy can be extended to other MXene materials, providing a versatile approach for synthesizing ultrathin amorphous metal-oxide nanosheets with tailored compositions and functionalities.
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- Xuanyu Lyu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325027, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People's Republic of China
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Eom W, Shin H, Jeong W, Ambade RB, Lee H, Han TH. Surface nitrided MXene sheets with outstanding electroconductivity and oxidation stability. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4892-4902. [PMID: 37712182 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01180a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx MXenes are promising candidates for a wide range of film- or fiber-based devices owing to their solution processability, high electrical conductivity, and versatile surface chemistry. The surface terminal groups (Tx) of MXenes can be removed to increase their inherent electrical performance and ensure chemical stability. Therefore, understanding the chemical evolution during the removal of the terminal groups is crucial for guiding the production, processing, and application of MXenes. Herein, we investigate the effect of chemical modification on the electron-transfer behavior during the removal of the terminal groups by annealing Ti3C2Tx MXene single sheets under argon (Ar-MXene) and ammonia gas (NH3-MXene) conditions. Annealing in ammonia gas results in surface nitridation of MXenes and preserves the electron-abundant Ti3C2 structure, whereas annealing MXene single sheets in Ar gas results in the oxidation of the titanium layers. The surface-nitrided MXene film exhibits an electrical conductivity two times higher than that of the Ar-MXene film. The oxidation stability is quantified by calculating the oxidation rate constants for severe reactions with H2O2. The surface-nitrided MXene is 13 times more stable than Ar-MXene. The investigation of MXene single sheets provides fundamental insights that are valuable for designing electrically conductive and chemically stable MXenes.
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- Wonsik Eom
- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois 61801, USA
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Research Institute of Industrial Science, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
- Aerospace Research and Innovation Center, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute of Industrial Science, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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Lee GS, Kim JG, Kim JT, Lee CW, Cha S, Choi GB, Lim J, Padmajan Sasikala S, Kim SO. 2D Materials Beyond Post-AI Era: Smart Fibers, Soft Robotics, and Single Atom Catalysts. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2307689. [PMID: 37777874 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Recent consecutive discoveries of various 2D materials have triggered significant scientific and technological interests owing to their exceptional material properties, originally stemming from 2D confined geometry. Ever-expanding library of 2D materials can provide ideal solutions to critical challenges facing in current technological trend of the fourth industrial revolution. Moreover, chemical modification of 2D materials to customize their physical/chemical properties can satisfy the broad spectrum of different specific requirements across diverse application areas. This review focuses on three particular emerging application areas of 2D materials: smart fibers, soft robotics, and single atom catalysts (SACs), which hold immense potentials for academic and technological advancements in the post-artificial intelligence (AI) era. Smart fibers showcase unconventional functionalities including healthcare/environmental monitoring, energy storage/harvesting, and antipathogenic protection in the forms of wearable fibers and textiles. Soft robotics aligns with future trend to overcome longstanding limitations of hard-material based mechanics by introducing soft actuators and sensors. SACs are widely useful in energy storage/conversion and environmental management, principally contributing to low carbon footprint for sustainable post-AI era. Significance and unique values of 2D materials in these emerging applications are highlighted, where the research group has devoted research efforts for more than a decade.
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- Gang San Lee
- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Information Display, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- KAIST Institute for Nanocentry, KAIST, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Materials Creation, Seoul, 06179, Republic of Korea
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Fan B, Zhao X, Zhang P, Wei Y, Qiao N, Yang B, Soomro RA, Zhang R, Xu B. Effect of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate on Stability of MXene Aqueous Dispersion. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300273. [PMID: 37348084 PMCID: PMC10460840 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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MXenes suffer from severe oxidation and progressive degradation in aqueous media due to its poor chemical stability. Herein, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is employed as an efficient protectant for long-term storage of Ti3 C2 Tx -MXene aqueous dispersion. Experimental data support SDS's capability to protect oxidation-prone sites on Ti3 C2 Tx nanosheets, providing extended colloidal stability of up to 213 days. Concentration-dependent anti-oxidation effect articulates that 1.5 mg mL-1 is deemed as an ideal SDS dose for Ti3 C2 Tx to achieve optimal oxidation-resistance in aqueous solution. Additionally, a chroma strategy is developed to instantly and precisely measure the oxidation degree of Ti3 C2 Tx . Adsorption-driven anti-oxidation efficacy of SDS is further confirmed by optimized conformations with interaction energies of SDS on termination-free and surface-defective Ti3 C2 Tx through multiscale simulations. This proposed route is a step forward in broadening the horizons of experimental and theoretical investigations of MXenes with promising implications for long-term storage and reliable applications.
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- Baomin Fan
- College of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- College of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Bark H, Thangavel G, Liu RJ, Chua DHC, Lee PS. Effective Surface Modification of 2D MXene toward Thermal Energy Conversion and Management. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300077. [PMID: 37069766 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Thermal energy management is a crucial aspect of many research developments, such as hybrid and soft electronics, aerospace, and electric vehicles. The selection of materials is of critical importance in these applications to manage thermal energy effectively. From this perspective, MXene, a new type of 2D material, has attracted considerable attention in thermal energy management, including thermal conduction and conversion, owing to its unique electrical and thermal properties. However, tailored surface modification of 2D MXenes is required to meet the application requirements or overcome specific limitations. Herein, a comprehensive review of surface modification of 2D MXenes for thermal energy management is discussed. First, this work discusses the current progress in the surface modification of 2D MXenes, including termination with functional groups, small-molecule organic compound functionalization, and polymer modification and composites. Subsequently, an in situ analysis of surface-modified 2D MXenes is presented. This is followed by an overview of the recent progress in the thermal energy management of 2D MXenes and their composites, such as Joule heating, heat dissipation, thermoelectric energy conversion, and photothermal conversion. Finally, some challenges facing the application of 2D MXenes are discussed, and an outlook on surface-modified 2D MXenes is provided.
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- Hyunwoo Bark
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Zhang T, Chang L, Xiao X. Surface and Interface Regulation of MXenes: Methods and Properties. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201530. [PMID: 36732820 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Since the discovery of Ti3 C2 Tx in 2011, 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, known as MXenes, have been attracting great attention as the emerging member of 2D materials. The surface terminations, intercalants, and the interfaces between MXenes and other substances are of importance for tuning the properties of MXenes. For instance, surface termination of MXenes can change the density of states at the Fermi levels to make MXenes electronically tunable. Different terminations can lead to band opening and changes in behavior from metallic to semiconducting, as well as dramatic changes in the work function of MXenes. On the other hand, electron transfer occurring at the interface between MXenes and other substances due to the physical interaction/chemical bonding, changes the electron configuration of MXenes and realizes the functionalization. In this review, the most up-to-date progress of the surface and interface regulation of MXenes is comprehensively summarized, introducing the effect of various synthesis methods on the surface and interface chemistry, the routes on tuning the surface and interface chemistry, and the related potential applications. Finally, the perspective of the future research directions and challenges on surface and interface regulation is outlined.
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- Tianze Zhang
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313001, China
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313001, China
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313001, China
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, China
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Yoon J, Kim S, Park KH, Lee S, Kim SJ, Lee H, Oh T, Koo CM. Biocompatible and Oxidation-Resistant Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene with Halogen-Free Surface Terminations. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201579. [PMID: 36929585 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Surface chemistry influences not only physicochemical properties but also safety and applications of MXene nanomaterials. Fluorinated Ti3 C2 Tx MXene, synthesized using conventional HF-based etchants, raises concerns regarding harmful effects on electronics and toxicity to living organisms. In this study, well-delaminated halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx flakes are synthesized using NaOH-based etching solution. The transversal surface plasmon mode of halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx MXene (833 nm) confirmed red-shift compared to conventional Ti3 C2 Tx (752 nm), and the halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx MXene has a different density of state by the high proportion of -O and -OH terminations. The synthesized halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx exhibits a lower water contact angle (34.5°) and work function (3.6 eV) than those of fluorinated Ti3 C2 Tx (49.8° and 4.14 eV, respectively). The synthesized halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx exhibits high biocompatibility with the living cells, as evidenced by no noticeable cytotoxicity, even at very high concentrations (2000 µg mL⁻1 ), at which fluorinated Ti3 C2 Tx caused ≈50% reduction in cell viability upon its oxidation. Additionally, the oxidation stability of halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx is enhanced unexpectedly, which cumulatively provides a good rationale for pursuing the halogen-free routes for synthesizing MXene materials for their uses in biomedical and therapeutic applications.
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- Jaeeun Yoon
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Biomaterials Research Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Biomaterials Research Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Wu Z, Liu S, Hao Z, Liu X. MXene Contact Engineering for Printed Electronics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207174. [PMID: 37096843 PMCID: PMC10323642 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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MXenes emerging as an amazing class of 2D layered materials, have drawn great attention in the past decade. Recent progress suggest that MXene-based materials have been widely explored as conductive electrodes for printed electronics, including electronic and optoelectronic devices, sensors, and energy storage systems. Here, the critical factors impacting device performance are comprehensively interpreted from the viewpoint of contact engineering, thereby giving a deep understanding of surface microstructures, contact defects, and energy level matching as well as their interaction principles. This review also summarizes the existing challenges of MXene inks and the related printing techniques, aiming at inspiring researchers to develop novel large-area and high-resolution printing integration methods. Moreover, to effectually tune the states of contact interface and meet the urgent demands of printed electronics, the significance of MXene contact engineering in reducing defects, matching energy levels, and regulating performance is highlighted. Finally, the printed electronics constructed by the collaborative combination of the printing process and contact engineering are discussed.
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- Zhiyun Wu
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin‐Film TechnologiesZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin‐Film TechnologiesZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin‐Film TechnologiesZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
- Henan Innovation Center for Functional Polymer Membrane MaterialsXinxiang453000P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin‐Film TechnologiesZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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Shin H, Lee H, Seo Y, Jeong W, Han TH. Grafting Behavior of Amine Ligands for Surface Modification of MXene. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:2358-2367. [PMID: 36734137 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Surface modification to improve the oxidation stability and dispersibility of MXene in diverse organic media is a facile strategy for broadening its application. Among the various ligands that can be grafted on the MXene surface, oleylamine (OAm), with amine functionalities, is an advantageous candidate owing to its strong interactions and commercial viability. OAms are grafted onto MXene through covalent bonds induced by nucleophilic reactions and H bonds in liquid interface reactions at room temperature. In addition, this grafting behavior of the ligand was characterized by a reduction in the slope with an increase in the ligand concentration (Cl), confirming that the OAms were grafted via Langmuir-like behavior, and the monolayer of OAms was developed via two distinct steps (I: lying-down phase; II: ordered monolayer). MXene nanosheets modified by OAm (OAm-MX) are highly dispersible in a wide range of organic solvents owing to the alkyl chain of the OAms, which induces hydrophobic properties on the surface of MXene. The OAm-MX dispersion exhibits outstanding oxidation and dispersion stability and remarkable coating performance on a wide range of substrates owing to their excellent solution processability. Therefore, this study provides fundamental insights into the adsorption behavior and interaction between amine ligands and MXene nanosheets for the surface chemistry of MXene.
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- Hwansoo Shin
- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
- Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
- Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
- Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
- Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Organic and Nano Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
- Human-Tech Convergence Program, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Industrial Science, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
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Chen M, Li L, Deng Z, Min P, Yu ZZ, Zhang CJ, Zhang HB. Two-Dimensional Janus MXene Inks for Versatile Functional Coatings on Arbitrary Substrates. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:4591-4600. [PMID: 36634284 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Solution processing of two-dimensional nanomaterial inks guarantees efficient, straightforward fabrication of functional films, coatings, flexible devices, etc. Despite the excellent solution processibility and viscoelasticity of MXene aqueous inks, formulation of nonaqueous MXene inks with great affinity to both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substrates has proven quite challenging, limiting the practical applications of MXenes in printing/coatings on various substrates. Here, MXene surface chemistry is manipulated by asymmetrically grafting polystyrene and further concentrating the flakes into additive-free Janus MXene organic inks. The modified MXene nanosheets exhibit hydrophilicity on one side and hydrophobicity on the other. As a result, Janus MXene nanosheets ensure broad dispersibility in polar and nonpolar solvents, which in turn greatly extends the ink shelf life by slowing down the oxidation kinetics. Janus MXene sheets dispersed in toluene at room temperature remain at 90% of the initial solids after 1 month of storage. Janus surface engineering on MXene flakes guarantees the straightforward formation of uniform yet firm, large-area coatings on hydrophilic or hydrophobic substrates. These coatings demonstrate improved photothermal properties and chemical stability as well as good electromagnetic interference shielding performance. This strategy provides a simple and cost-effective way to promote the performance of MXene electronics in a variety of applications.
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- Mengjie Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Amara U, Hussain I, Ahmad M, Mahmood K, Zhang K. 2D MXene-Based Biosensing: A Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205249. [PMID: 36412074 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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MXene emerged as decent 2D material and has been exploited for numerous applications in the last decade. The remunerations of the ideal metallic conductivity, optical absorbance, mechanical stability, higher heterogeneous electron transfer rate, and good redox capability have made MXene a potential candidate for biosensing applications. The hydrophilic nature, biocompatibility, antifouling, and anti-toxicity properties have opened avenues for MXene to perform in vitro and in vivo analysis. In this review, the concept, operating principle, detailed mechanism, and characteristic properties are comprehensively assessed and compiled along with breakthroughs in MXene fabrication and conjugation strategies for the development of unique electrochemical and optical biosensors. Further, the current challenges are summarized and suggested future aspects. This review article is believed to shed some light on the development of MXene for biosensing and will open new opportunities for the future advanced translational application of MXene bioassays.
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- Umay Amara
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Cui Y, Zhu J, Tong H, Zou R. Advanced perspectives on MXene composite nanomaterials: Types synthetic methods, thermal energy utilization and 3D-printed techniques. iScience 2022; 26:105824. [PMID: 36632064 PMCID: PMC9826899 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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MXene, 2D material, can be synthesized as single flake with 1 nm thickness by using phase change material, polymer and graphene oxide. Meanwhile, the MXene and its composite derivative materials have been applied widely in electro-to-thermal conversion, photo-to-thermal conversion, thermal energy storage, and 3D printing ink aspects. Furthermore, the forward-looking utilization of the MXene nanomaterials in hydrogen energy storage, radio frequency field application, CO2 capture and remediation of environmental pollution, is explored. This article reveals that the efficiencies of the photo-to-thermal and electro-to-thermal energy conversions with the MXene nanomaterials could reach about 80-90%. In parallel, it is demonstrated that the MXene printed ink has the excellent rheological property and high viscosity and stability of liquid, which contribute to arranging the multi-dimensional architectures with functional materials and controlling the flow rate of the MXene ink in the range of 0.03-0.15 mL/min for speedily printing and various printing structures.
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- Yuanlong Cui
- School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, 1000 Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China,Corresponding author
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- Department of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
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- School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, 1000 Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Management Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, 1000 Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China,Corresponding author
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Alkanolamine intercalation assisted liquid phase exfoliation of titanium carbide MXene nanosheets for highly efficient photocatalytic CO2 reduction. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Guo J, Zeng C, Wu P, Liu G, Zhou F, Liu W. Surface-Functionalized Ti 3C 2T x MXene as a Kind of Efficient Lubricating Additive for Supramolecular Gel. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:52566-52573. [PMID: 36355393 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Low interlaminar shear stress, high mechanical strength, and tunable structure make Ti3C2Tx MXene a burgeoning star as solid lubricants and lubricant additives. Although surface modification strategy can improve its compatibility with base oils, it will eventually settle due to gravity. Additionally, base oils are prone to leakage, creep, and volatilization, which limit their application. To address these issues, supramolecular gels with surface-modified Ti3C2Tx were conceived. Apart from the lubrication effect, the high thermal conductivity of Ti3C2Tx MXene accelerated the phase transition rate of supramolecular gels. The thermal-reversible and creep-resistant properties distinguish them from other conventional lubricants. The tribological tests showed that the 500 solvent neutral (SN) supramolecular gel with 0.10 wt % Ti3C2Tx-octadecylphosphonic acid (Ti3C2Tx-ODPA) reduced the coefficient of friction (COF) by 46.32% and wear volume by 81.18% compared with pure 500SN oil. Moreover, they also performed well in load-carrying capacity, temperature tolerance, and speed adaptability. This work puts forward a new approach to prepare MXene-based lubricants tailored for some severe lubrication conditions. These exceptional features enable their application in rolling bearings, some gears, and other low maintenance mechanisms.
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- Jinglun Guo
- Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Nguyen PH, Nguyen DH, Kim D, Kim MK, Jang J, Sim WH, Jeong HM, Namkoong G, Jeong MS. Regenerating MXene by a Facile Chemical Treatment Method. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51487-51495. [PMID: 36326902 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A popular substance in the MXene family, titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx), has received substantial attention mainly due to its high metallic conductivity, easy solution processability, and environment friendliness. However, the poor oxygen resistance nature of MXene has prevented its practical applications from being realized. Despite significant attempts to improve the oxidative stability of MXenes, a comprehensive understanding of the oxidation mechanism is still elusive, thus leaving an optimal strategy for recycling oxidized MXene in question. Here, by developing a facile hydrofluoric acid (HF) post-treatment, we have unraveled the regeneration kinetics of the oxidized Ti3C2Tx. A systematic and extensive investigation using a combination of Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that HF post-treatment is critical for restoring the structure/morphology and surface composition of MXene nanosheets. These are ascribed to the oxidizing agent removal kinetics, while the generation of amorphous carbon and Ti(III) in fluorinated derivatives provides efficient electrical conductivity. Our findings suggested that HF post-treatment is sufficient to evade and reduce the degradation process while maintaining the conductivity for a longer time, which will not only be economically advantageous but also a step forward for the rational design of Ti3C2Tx-based devices and functional coatings.
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- Phuong Huyen Nguyen
- Department of Smart-Fab. Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Smart-Fab. Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Smart-Fab. Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Smart-Fab. Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Smart-Fab. Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Old Dominion University, Applied Research Centre, 12050 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia23606, United States
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- Department of Physics, and Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul04763, Republic of Korea
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Ko TY, Kim D, Kim SJ, Kim H, Nissimagoudar AS, Lee SC, Lin X, Cummings PT, Doo S, Park S, Hassan T, Oh T, Chae A, Lee J, Gogotsi Y, In I, Koo CM. Universal Ligands for Dispersion of Two-Dimensional MXene in Organic Solvents. ACS NANO 2022; 17:1112-1119. [PMID: 36374133 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Ligands can control the surface chemistry, physicochemical properties, processing, and applications of nanomaterials. MXenes are the fastest growing family of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, showing promise for energy, electronic, and environmental applications. However, complex oxidation states, surface terminal groups, and interaction with the environment have hindered the development of organic ligands suitable for MXenes. Here, we demonstrate a simple, fast, scalable, and universally applicable ligand chemistry for MXenes using alkylated 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine (ADOPA). Due to the strong hydrogen-bonding and π-electron interactions between the catechol head and surface terminal groups of MXenes and the presence of a hydrophobic fluorinated alkyl tail compatible with organic solvents, the ADOPA ligands functionalize MXene surfaces under mild reaction conditions without sacrificing their properties. Stable colloidal solutions and highly concentrated liquid crystals of various MXenes, including Ti2CTx, Nb2CTx, V2CTx, Mo2CTx, Ti3C2Tx, Ti3CNTx, Mo2TiC2Tx, Mo2Ti2C3Tx, and Ti4N3Tx, have been produced in various organic solvents. Such products offer excellent electrical conductivity, improved oxidation stability, and excellent processability, enabling applications in flexible electrodes and electromagnetic interference shielding.
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- Tae Yun Ko
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Indo-Korea Science and Technology Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Bangalore 560065, India
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- Indo-Korea Science and Technology Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Bangalore 560065, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Multiscale Modeling and Simulation Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville. Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Multiscale Modeling and Simulation Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville. Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of IT Energy Convergence, Korea National University of Transportation, Daehak-ro 50, Chungju, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Daehak-ro 50, Chungju, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of IT Energy Convergence, Korea National University of Transportation, Daehak-ro 50, Chungju, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Daehak-ro 50, Chungju, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of IT Energy Convergence, Korea National University of Transportation, Daehak-ro 50, Chungju, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Daehak-ro 50, Chungju, Chungbuk 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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Yu L, Huang D, Wang X, Yu W, Yue Y. Tuning thermal and electrical properties of MXenes via dehydration. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:25969-25978. [PMID: 36263720 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03619c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recently, MXenes (a class of two-dimensional transition metal carbides) have attracted great attention in various applications such as humidity sensors, owing to their unique electrical and thermal properties. However, previous studies of MXenes mostly focus on their humidity-sensing characteristics such as the mechanical response, and only few reports on their electrical and thermal response are available. Herein, we present novel transient electrothermal experiments to demonstrate that a transition from a negative to a positive resistance-temperature relationship can take place when the MXene sample becomes fully dehydrated. This surprising and unusual phenomenon was elucidated through non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations and attributed to water absorption/desorption onto the chemically active MXene surface. A linear relationship was also found between electrical/thermal properties and environmental humidity, which could be related to water adsorption on the surface of the MXene sensor. We further decomposed the total measured thermal conductivity and found that phonons were the dominant thermal carriers in the MXene sample. The main breakthrough of this work is the discovery of the unusual resistance-temperature relationship, which should be applicable to the design of MXene-based sensors for various applications.
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- Litao Yu
- School of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072, P. R. China.
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- School of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China.
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- School of Environmental and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China.
- Research Center of Resource Recycling Science and Engineering, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China
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- School of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072, P. R. China.
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Oh T, Lee S, Kim H, Ko TY, Kim SJ, Koo CM. Fast and High-Yield Anhydrous Synthesis of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene with High Electrical Conductivity and Exceptional Mechanical Strength. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203767. [PMID: 36069279 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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2D transition metal carbides or nitrides (MXenes) have attracted considerable attention from materials scientists and engineers owing to their physicochemical properties. Currently, MXenes are synthesized from MAX-phase precursors using aqueous HF. Here, in order to enhance the production of MXenes, an anhydrous etching solution is proposed, consisting of dimethylsulfoxide as solvent with its high boiling point, NH4 HF2 as an etchant, CH3 SO3 H as an acid, and NH4 PF6 as an intercalant. The reaction temperature can be increased up to 100 °C to accelerate the etching and delamination of Ti3 AlC2 MAX crystals; in addition, the destructive side reaction of the produced Ti3 C2 Tx MXene is suppressed in the etchant. Consequently, the etching reaction is completed in 4 h at 100 °C and produces high-quality monolayer Ti3 C2 Tx with an electrical conductivity of 8200 S cm-1 and yield of over 70%. The Ti3 C2 Tx MXene fabricated via this modified synthesis exhibits different surface structures and properties arising from more F-terminations than those of Ti3 C2 Tx synthesized in aqueous HF2 T. The atypical surface structure of Ti3 C2 Tx MXene results in an exceptionally high ultimate tensile strength (167 ± 8 MPa), which is five times larger than those of Ti3 C2 Tx MXenes synthesized in aqueous HF solution (31.7 ± 7.8 MPa).
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- Taegon Oh
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Parra-Muñoz N, Soler M, Rosenkranz A. Covalent functionalization of MXenes for tribological purposes - a critical review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 309:102792. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Jing H, Lyu B, Tang Y, Baek S, Park JH, Lee BH, Lee JY, Lee S. β‐Mercaptoethanol‐Enabled Long‐Term Stability and Work Function Tuning of MXene. SMALL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202200057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Hongyue Jing
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 440-746 Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong 518057 China
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- Department of Chemistry Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 440-746 Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 440-746 Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang 37673 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 440-746 Korea
- Department of Nano Engineering Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 440-746 Korea
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Murali G, Reddy Modigunta JK, Park YH, Lee JH, Rawal J, Lee SY, In I, Park SJ. A Review on MXene Synthesis, Stability, and Photocatalytic Applications. ACS NANO 2022; 16:13370-13429. [PMID: 36094932 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c04750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photocatalytic water splitting, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation have emerged as promising strategies to remedy the existing environmental and energy crises. However, grafting of expensive and less abundant noble-metal cocatalysts on photocatalyst materials is a mandatory practice to achieve enhanced photocatalytic performance owing to the ability of the cocatalysts to extract electrons efficiently from the photocatalyst and enable rapid/enhanced catalytic reaction. Hence, developing highly efficient, inexpensive, and noble-metal-free cocatalysts composed of earth-abundant elements is considered as a noteworthy step toward considering photocatalysis as a more economical strategy. Recently, MXenes (two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides) have shown huge potential as alternatives for noble-metal cocatalysts. MXenes have several excellent properties, including atomically thin 2D morphology, metallic electrical conductivity, hydrophilic surface, and high specific surface area. In addition, they exhibit Gibbs free energy of intermediate H atom adsorption as close to zero and less than that of a commercial Pt-based cocatalyst, a Fermi level position above the H2 generation potential, and an excellent ability to capture and activate CO2 molecules. Therefore, there is a growing interest in MXene-based photocatalyst materials for various photocatalytic events. In this review, we focus on the recent advances in the synthesis of MXenes with 2D and 0D morphologies, the stability of MXenes, and MXene-based photocatalysts for H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, and pollutant degradation. The existing challenges and the possible future directions to enhance the photocatalytic performance of MXene-based photocatalysts are also discussed.
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- G Murali
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Wang Q, Cui L, Xu J, Dong F, Xiong Y. Ionic liquid decorated MXene/Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) composite hydrogel with high strength, chemical stability and strong adsorption. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135083. [PMID: 35618063 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Organic phenolic pollutants in industrial wastewater cause severe environmental pollution and physiological damage. Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) hydrogels generally have poor mechanical strength and are also intrinsically frangible, limiting their widespread applications in wastewater treatment. Combining them with 2-dimensional materials can also only improve the mechanical properties of hydrogels. Here, we report a high-strength, chemical stability and strong adsorption MXene/poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) thermosensitive composite hydrogel for efficient removal of phenolic pollutants from industrial wastewater. Ionic liquids (ILs) were grafted onto the surface of MXenes and introduced into NIPAM monomer solution to obtain composite hydrogels by in-situ polymerization for improved mechanical strength and adsorption capacity of the composite hydrogel. Compared with the MXene/PNIPAM composite hydrogel, the introduction of ILs simultaneously improves the mechanical and adsorption properties of the composite hydrogel. The ILs bind to the surface of MXene flakes through electrostatic interactions, which improved the thermal stability and oxidation resistance of MXenes while maintaining its good dispersion. Using 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (EMIMBF4) modified MXene (MXene-EMIMBF4) did not change significantly were observed after aging for 45 days. As-prepared composite hydrogels demonstrated excellent mechanical properties, reusability, and high adsorption capacity for p-Nitrophenol (4-NP). The MXene-EMIMBF4/PNIPAM hydrogel could recover after ten 95% strain compression cycles under the synergistic effect of chemical bonding and electrostatic attraction. Its maximum adsorption capacity for 4-NP was 200.29 mg g-1 at room temperature, and the adsorption capacity maintained at ∼90% of its initial value after five adsorption cycles, which was related to the introduction of EMIMBF4 to form a denser network structure. The adsorption data followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics and Freundlich models.
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- Qian Wang
- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Influencing Factors on Synthesis and Properties of MXene: A Review. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10091744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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MXene has a unique two-dimensional layered structure, a large specific surface area, and good electrical conductivity, stability, magnetic properties, and mechanical properties. Attributed to its structure and properties, MXene has entered various application fields, such as tumors, antibiotics, batteries, hydrogen storage, sensors, electromagnetic shielding, etc. Studies on MXene are implemented in various fields. The preparation methods, surface functional groups, and the preparation technology of composite materials directly affect the performance of MXene and determine its application fields. As significantly important issues, many influencing factors exist in the preparation process of MXene and the process of composite material design, which directly impact the properties and applications of MXene. This paper investigates and analyzes the factors influencing the preparation, properties, and application of MXene, explores the research progress of MXene, and provides critical insights for synthesizing and modifying effective MXene adsorbents. Moreover, this review discusses the influencing factors on applications, i.e., CO2 reduction, energy storage, heavy metal removal, etc., and compares key factors, including surface modification, pH, reaction time, and adsorption capacity, etc. Furthermore, this review provides an overview on current status and offers recommendations.
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Gasso S, Mahajan A. Development of Highly Sensitive and Humidity Independent Room Temeprature NO 2 Gas Sensor Using Two Dimensional Ti 3C 2T x Nanosheets and One Dimensional WO 3 Nanorods Nanocomposite. ACS Sens 2022; 7:2454-2464. [PMID: 35944209 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Room temperature gas sensors have been widely explored in gas sensor technology for real-time applications. However, humidity has found to affect the room temperature sensing and the sensor life, necessitating the development of novel sensing materials with high sensitivity and stability under humid conditions at room temperature. In this work, the room temperature sensing performance of a Ti3C2Tx decorated, WO3 nanorods based nanocomposite has been investigated. The hydrothermally synthesized WO3/Ti3C2Tx nanocomposite has been investigated for structural, morphological, and electrical studies using X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Brunanuer-Emmett-Teller techniques. The WO3/Ti3C2Tx sensors have been found to be highly selective to NO2 at room temperature and exhibit much higher sensitivity in comparison to pristine WO3 nanorods. Furthermore, sodium l-ascorbate treated Ti3C2Tx sheets in WO3/Ti3C2Tx enhanced the stability and reversibility of the sensor toward NO2 even under variable humidity conditions (0-99% relative humidity). This study shows the potential room temperature sensing application of a WO3/Ti3C2Tx nanocomposite-based sensor for detecting NO2 at sub-ppb level. Further, a plausible sensing mechanism based on WO3/Ti3C2Tx nanocomposite has been proposed to explain the improved sensing characteristics.
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- Sahil Gasso
- Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar143 005, India
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- Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar143 005, India
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Cao F, Zhang Y, Wang H, Khan K, Tareen AK, Qian W, Zhang H, Ågren H. Recent Advances in Oxidation Stable Chemistry of 2D MXenes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107554. [PMID: 34816509 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As an emerging star of 2D nanomaterials, 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides, named MXenes, present a large potential in various research areas owing to their intrinsic multilayer structure and intriguing physico-chemical properties. However, the fabrication and application of functional MXene-based devices still remain challenging as they are prone to oxidative degradation under ambient environment. Within this review, the preparation methods of MXenes focusing on the recent investigations on their thermal structure-stability relationships in inert, oxidizing, and aqueous environments are systematically introduced. Moreover, the key factors that affect the oxidation of MXenes, such as, atmosphere, temperature, composition, microstructure, and aqueous environment, are reviewed. Based on different scenarios, strategies for avoiding or delaying the oxidation of MXenes are proposed to encourage the utilization of MXenes in complicated environments, especially at high temperature. Furthermore, the chemistry of MXene-derived oxides is analyzed, which can offer perspectives on the further design and fabrication of novel 2D composites with the unique structures of MXenes being preserved.
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- Fangcheng Cao
- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Lab of Optoelectronic Technology for Low Dimensional Nanomaterials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, College of Phyiscs and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, College of Phyiscs and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Phosphorene and Optoelectronics, College of Phyiscs and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, Uppsala, SE-751 20, Sweden
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Park GS, Ho DH, Lyu B, Jeon S, Ryu DY, Kim DW, Lee N, Kim S, Song YJ, Jo SB, Cho JH. Comb-type polymer-hybridized MXene nanosheets dispersible in arbitrary polar, nonpolar, and ionic solvents. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabl5299. [PMID: 35353563 PMCID: PMC8967220 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abl5299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Solution-based processing of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials is highly desirable, especially for the low-temperature large-area fabrication of flexible multifunctional devices. MXenes, an emerging family of 2D materials composed of transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, or nitrides, provide excellent electrical and electrochemical properties through aqueous processing. Here, we further expand the horizon of MXene processing by introducing a polymeric superdispersant for MXene nanosheets. Segmented anchor-spacer structures of a comb-type polymer, polycarboxylate ether (PCE), provide polymer grafting-like steric spacings over the van der Waals range of MXene surfaces, thereby reducing the colloidal interactions by the order of 103, regardless of solvent. An unprecedented broad dispersibility window for Ti3C2Tx MXene, covering polar, nonpolar, and even ionic solvents, was achieved. Furthermore, close PCE entanglements in MXene@PCE composite films resulted in highly robust properties upon prolonged mechanical and humidity stresses.
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- Gyeong Seok Park
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Structure Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), Goyang, Gyonggi-Do 10223, Korea
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- Department of Structure Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), Goyang, Gyonggi-Do 10223, Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Departments of Nano Engineering and Physics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do 440-746, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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Liu X, Qiu Y, Jiang D, Li F, Gan Y, Zhu Y, Pan Y, Wan H, Wang P. Covalently grafting first-generation PAMAM dendrimers onto MXenes with self-adsorbed AuNPs for use as a functional nanoplatform for highly sensitive electrochemical biosensing of cTnT. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2022; 8:35. [PMID: 35450327 PMCID: PMC8967855 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-022-00352-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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2D MXene-Ti3C2Tχ has demonstrated promising application prospects in various fields; however, it fails to function properly in biosensor setups due to restacking and anodic oxidation problems. To expand beyond these existing limitations, an effective strategy to for modifying the MXene by covalently grafting first-generation poly(amidoamine) dendrimers onto an MXene in situ (MXene@PAMAM) was reported herein. When used as a conjugated template, the MXene not only preserved the high conductivity but also conferred a specific 2D architecture and large specific surface areas for anchoring PAMAM. The PAMAM, an efficient spacer and stabilizer, simultaneously suppressed the substantial restacking and oxidation of the MXene, which endowed this hybrid with improved electrochemical performance compared to that of the bare MXene in terms of favorable conductivity and stability under anodic potential. Moreover, the massive amino terminals of PAMAM offer abundant active sites for adsorbing Au nanoparticles (AuNPs). The resulting 3D hierarchical nanoarchitecture, AuNPs/MXene@PAMAM, had advanced structural merits that led to its superior electrochemical performance in biosensing. As a proof of concept, this MXene@PAMAM-based nanobiosensing platform was applied to develop an immunosensor for detecting human cardiac troponin T (cTnT). A fast, sensitive, and highly selective response toward the target in the presence of a [Fe(CN)6]3-/4- redox marker was realized, ensuring a wide detection of 0.1-1000 ng/mL with an LOD of 0.069 ng/mL. The sensor's signal only decreased by 4.38% after 3 weeks, demonstrating that it exhibited satisfactory stability and better results than previously reported MXene-based biosensors. This work has potential applicability in the bioanalysis of cTnT and other biomarkers and paves a new path for fabricating high-performance MXenes for biomedical applications and electrochemical engineering.
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- Xin Liu
- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Centre, Zhejiang University, 310058 Hangzhou, Zhejiang China
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 200050 Shanghai, China
- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, 310053 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Medical University, 300070 Tianjin, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
- Research Center of Smart Sensing, ZhejiangLab, 310027 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Centre, Zhejiang University, 310058 Hangzhou, Zhejiang China
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 200050 Shanghai, China
- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, 310053 Hangzhou, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, China
- Cancer Centre, Zhejiang University, 310058 Hangzhou, Zhejiang China
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 200050 Shanghai, China
- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, 310053 Hangzhou, China
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Lee JT, Wyatt BC, Davis GA, Masterson AN, Pagan AL, Shah A, Anasori B, Sardar R. Covalent Surface Modification of Ti 3C 2T x MXene with Chemically Active Polymeric Ligands Producing Highly Conductive and Ordered Microstructure Films. ACS NANO 2021; 15:19600-19612. [PMID: 34786933 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c06670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As interest continues to grow in Ti3C2Tx and other related MXenes, advancement in methods of manipulation of their surface functional groups beyond synthesis-based surface terminations (Tx: -F, -OH, and ═O) can provide mechanisms to enhance solution processability as well as produce improved solid-state device architectures and coatings. Here, we report a chemically important surface modification approach in which "solvent-like" polymers, polyethylene glycol carboxylic acid (PEG6-COOH), are covalently attached onto MXenes via esterification chemistry. Surface modification of Ti3C2Tx with PEG6-COOH with large ligand loading (up to 14% by mass) greatly enhances dispersibility in a wide range of nonpolar organic solvents (e.g., 2.88 mg/mL in chloroform) without oxidation of Ti3C2Tx two-dimensional flakes or changes in the structure ordering. Furthermore, cooperative interactions between polymer chains improve the nanoscale assembly of uniform microstructures of stacked MXene-PEG6 flakes into ordered thin films with excellent electrical conductivity (∼16,200 S·cm-1). Most importantly, our covalent surface modification approach with ω-functionalized PEG6 ligands (ω-PEG6-COOH, where ω: -NH2, -N3, -CH═CH2) allows for control over the degree of functionalization (incorporation of valency) of MXene. We believe that installing valency onto MXenes through short, ion conducting PEG ligands without compromising MXenes' features such as solution processability, structural stability, and electrical conductivity further enhance MXenes surface chemistry tunability and performance and widens their applications.
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- Jacob T Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
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Hao F, Wang L, Chen B, Qiu L, Nie J, Ma G. Bifunctional Smart Hydrogel Dressing with Strain Sensitivity and NIR-Responsive Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:46938-46950. [PMID: 34559507 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c15312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Smart response hydrogel has a broad application prospect in human health real-time monitoring due to its responses to a variety of stimuli. In this study, we developed a novel smart hydrogel dressing based on conductive MXene nanosheets and a temperature-sensitive PNIPAm polymer. γ-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (KH570) was selected to functionalize the surface of MXene further to improve the interface compatibility between MXene and PNIPAm. Our prepared K-M/PNIPAm hydrogel was found to have a strain-sensitive property, as well as a respond to NIR phase change and volume change. When applied as a strain flexible sensor, this K-M/PNIPAm hydrogel exhibited a high strain sensitivity with a gauge factor (GF) of 4.491, a broad working strain range of ≈250%, a fast response of ∼160 ms, and good cycle stability (i.e., 3000 s at 20% strain). Besides, this K-M/PNIPAm hydrogel can be used as an efficient NIR light-controlled drug release carrier to achieve on-demand drug release. This work paved the way for the application of smart response hydrogel in human health real-time monitoring and NIR-controlled drug release functions.
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- Fan Hao
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, Jiangsu, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Qu D, Jian Y, Guo L, Su C, Tang N, Zhang X, Hu W, Wang Z, Zhao Z, Zhong P, Li P, Du T, Haick H, Wu W. An Organic Solvent-Assisted Intercalation and Collection (OAIC) for Ti 3C 2T x MXene with Controllable Sizes and Improved Yield. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 13:188. [PMID: 34482476 PMCID: PMC8418585 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00705-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A good method of synthesizing Ti3C2Tx (MXene) is critical for ensuring its success in practical applications, e.g., electromagnetic interference shielding, electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, sensors, and biomedicine. The main concerns focus on the moderation of the approach, yield, and product quality. Herein, a modified approach, organic solvent-assisted intercalation and collection, was developed to prepare Ti3C2Tx flakes. The new approach simultaneously solves all the concerns, featuring a low requirement for facility (centrifugation speed < 4000 rpm in whole process), gram-level preparation with remarkable yield (46.3%), a good electrical conductivity (8672 S cm-1), an outstanding capacitive performance (352 F g-1), and easy control over the dimension of Ti3C2Tx flakes (0.47-4.60 μm2). This approach not only gives a superb example for the synthesis of other MXene materials in laboratory, but sheds new light for the future mass production of Ti3C2Tx MXene.
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- Danyao Qu
- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Aerospace Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Aerospace Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, 3200003, Haifa, Israel.
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, People's Republic of China.
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Since MXene (a two-dimensional material) was discovered in 2011, it has been favored in all aspects due to its rich surface functional groups, large specific surface area, high conductivity, large porosity, rich organic bonds, and high hydrophilicity. In this paper, the preparation of MXene is introduced first. HF etching was the first etching method for MXene; however, HF is corrosive, resulting in the development of the in situ HF method (fluoride + HCl). Due to the harmful effects of fluorine terminal on the performance of MXene, a fluorine-free preparation method was developed. The increase in interlayer spacing brought about by adding an intercalator can affect MXene’s performance. The usual preparation methods render MXene inevitably agglomerate and the resulting yields are insufficient. Many new preparation methods were researched in order to solve the problems of agglomeration and yield. Secondly, the application of MXene-based materials in gas sensors was discussed. MXene is often regarded as a flexible gas sensor, and the detection of ppb-level acetone at room temperature was observed for the first time. After the formation of composite materials, the increasing interlayer spacing and the specific surface area increased the number of active sites of gas adsorption and the gas sensitivity performance improved. Moreover, this paper discusses the gas-sensing mechanism of MXene. The gas-sensing mechanism of metallic MXene is affected by the expansion of the lamellae and will be doped with H2O and oxygen during the etching process in order to become a p-type semiconductor. A p-n heterojunction and a Schottky barrier forms due to combinations with other semiconductors; thus, the gas sensitivities of composite materials are regulated and controlled by them. Although there are only several reports on the application of MXene materials to gas sensors, MXene and its composite materials are expected to become materials that can effectively detect gases at room temperature, especially for the detection of NH3 and VOC gas. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of MXene as a gas sensor are discussed.
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He S, Sun X, Zhang H, Yuan C, Wei Y, Li J. Preparation Strategies and Applications of MXene-Polymer Composites: A Review. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 42:e2100324. [PMID: 34254708 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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As a new member of the 2D material family, MXene integrates high metallic conductivity and hydrophilic property simultaneously. It shows tremendous potential in fields of energy storage, sensing, electromagnetic shielding, and so forth. Due to the abundant surface functional groups, the physical and chemical properties of MXene can be tuned by the formation of MXene-polymer composites. The introduction of polymers can expand the interlayer spacing, reduce the distance of ion/electron transport, improve the surface hydrophilicity, and thus guide the assembly of MXene-polymer structures. Herein, the preparation strategies of MXene-polymer composites including physical mixing, surface modification, such as anchoring through TiN and Ti-O-C bonds, bonding through esterification, grafting functional groups through TiOSi/TiOP bonds, photograft reaction, as well as in situ polymerization are highlighted. In addition, the possible mechanisms for each strategy are explained. Furthermore, the applications of MXene-polymer composites obtained by different preparation strategies are summarized. Finally, perspectives and challenges are presented for the designs of MXene-polymer composites.
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- Shaoshuai He
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China.,Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China.,Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300354, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China.,Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Yi M, Héraly F, Chang J, Khorsand Kheirabad A, Yuan J, Wang Y, Zhang M. A transport channel-regulated MXene membrane via organic phosphonic acids for efficient water permeation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:6245-6248. [PMID: 34059863 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc01464a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A series of organic phosphonic acids (OPAs) were applied as multifunctional spacers to enlarge the inner space of carbide MXene (Ti3C2Tx) laminates. A synergistic improvement in permeance, rejection and stability is achieved via introducing OPA to create pillared laminates. This strategy provides a universal way to regulate transport channels of MXene-based membranes.
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- Ming Yi
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China. and Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China and Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China. and Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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Lee S, Kim EH, Yu S, Kim H, Park C, Lee SW, Han H, Jin W, Lee K, Lee CE, Jang J, Koo CM, Park C. Polymer-Laminated Ti 3C 2T X MXene Electrodes for Transparent and Flexible Field-Driven Electronics. ACS NANO 2021; 15:8940-8952. [PMID: 33983015 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c01621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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MXenes (Ti3C2TX) are two-dimensional transition-metal carbides and carbonitrides with high conductivity and optical transparency. However, transparent MXene electrodes with high environmental stability suitable for various flexible organic electronic devices have rarely been demonstrated. By laminating a thin polymer film onto a solution-processed MXene layer to protect the MXene film from harsh environmental conditions, we present transparent and flexible MXene electronic devices. A thin polymer layer spin-coated onto a transparent MXene electrode provides environmental stability even under air exposure longer than 7 d at high temperatures (up to 70 °C) and humidity levels (up to 50%) without degrading the transparency of the electrode. The resulting polymer-laminated (PL) MXene electrode facilitates the development of a variety of field-driven photoelectronic devices by exploiting the electric field exerted between the MXene layer and the counter electrode through the insulating polymer. Field-induced electroluminescent displays, based on both organic and inorganic phosphors, with PL-MXene electrodes are demonstrated with high transparency and mechanical flexibility. Furthermore, our PL-MXene electrode exhibits high versatility through successful implementation in capacitive-type pressure sensors and triboelectric nanogenerators, resulting in field-driven sensing and energy harvesting electronic devices with excellent operation reliability.
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- Seokyeong Lee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Insulation Materials Research Center, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Bulmosan-ro 10-gil 12, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 51543, Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Centre, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Centre, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro 50, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Spin Convergence Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Doo S, Chae A, Kim D, Oh T, Ko TY, Kim SJ, Koh DY, Koo CM. Mechanism and Kinetics of Oxidation Reaction of Aqueous Ti 3C 2T x Suspensions at Different pHs and Temperatures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:22855-22865. [PMID: 33961388 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c04663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Understanding the oxidation reaction of aqueous Ti3C2Tx MXene suspensions is very important for fostering fundamental academic studies as well as widespread industrial applications. Herein, we investigated the mechanism and kinetics of the oxidation reaction of aqueous Ti3C2Tx suspensions at various pH and temperature conditions. Through comprehensive analysis, the mechanism of the chemical oxidative degradation of aqueous Ti3C2Tx colloids was established. Chemical oxidation produces solid products such as TiO2 and amorphous carbon as well as various gaseous species including CH4, CO, CO2, and HF. Additionally, our comprehensive kinetic study proposes that aqueous Ti3C2Tx dispersions are degraded via an acid-catalyzed oxidation reaction, where, under acidic conditions, the protonation of the hydroxyl terminal groups on the Ti3C2Tx flakes induces electron localization on titanium atoms and accelerates their oxidation reaction. In contrast, under basic conditions, the electrostatically alkali-metalized hydroxyl intermediates forming a bulky solvent cage results in less electron localization on titanium atoms, and thus retards their oxidative degradation.
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- Sehyun Doo
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daehak-ro 291, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Nanomaterials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 217 Gajungro, 176 Gajung-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daehak-ro 291, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Nanomaterials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 217 Gajungro, 176 Gajung-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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Yu L, Lu L, Zhou X, Xu L, Alhalili Z, Wang F. Strategies for Fabricating High‐Performance Electrochemical Energy‐Storage Devices by MXenes. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- LePing Yu
- Institute of Automotive Technology Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce Wuxi Jiangsu 214153 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Automotive Technology Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce Wuxi Jiangsu 214153 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Automotive Technology Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce Wuxi Jiangsu 214153 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Automotive Technology Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce Wuxi Jiangsu 214153 People's Republic of China
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- College of Sciences and Arts Shaqra University Sajir Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Automotive Technology Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce Wuxi Jiangsu 214153 People's Republic of China
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Shi H, Zhang P, Liu Z, Park S, Lohe MR, Wu Y, Shaygan Nia A, Yang S, Feng X. Ambient-Stable Two-Dimensional Titanium Carbide (MXene) Enabled by Iodine Etching. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:8689-8693. [PMID: 33484049 PMCID: PMC8048443 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202015627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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MXene (e.g., Ti3 C2 ) represents an important class of two-dimensional (2D) materials owing to its unique metallic conductivity and tunable surface chemistry. However, the mainstream synthetic methods rely on the chemical etching of MAX powders (e.g., Ti3 AlC2 ) using hazardous HF or alike, leading to MXene sheets with fluorine termination and poor ambient stability in colloidal dispersions. Here, we demonstrate a fluoride-free, iodine (I2 ) assisted etching route for preparing 2D MXene (Ti3 C2 Tx , T=O, OH) with oxygen-rich terminal groups and intact lattice structure. More than 71 % of sheets are thinner than 5 nm with an average size of 1.8 μm. They present excellent thin-film conductivity of 1250 S cm-1 and great ambient stability in water for at least 2 weeks. 2D MXene sheets with abundant oxygen surface groups are excellent electrode materials for supercapacitors, delivering a high gravimetric capacitance of 293 F g-1 at a scan rate of 1 mV s-1 , superior to those made from fluoride-based etchants (<290 F g-1 at 1 mV s-1 ). Our strategy provides a promising pathway for the facile and sustainable production of highly stable MXene materials.
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- Huanhuan Shi
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering and Institute for Advanced MaterialsNanjing Tech UniversityNanjing211816Jiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering and Institute for Advanced MaterialsNanjing Tech UniversityNanjing211816Jiangsu ProvinceChina
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed)Faculty of Chemistry and Food ChemistryTechnische Universität DresdenMommsenstrasse 401062DresdenGermany
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Zhang Q, Lai H, Fan R, Ji P, Fu X, Li H. High Concentration of Ti 3C 2T x MXene in Organic Solvent. ACS NANO 2021; 15:5249-5262. [PMID: 33617227 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c10671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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MXenes are currently one of the most widely studied two-dimensional materials due to their properties. However, obtaining highly dispersed MXene materials in organic solvent remains a significant challenge for current research. Here, we have developed a method called the tuned microenvironment method (TMM) to prepare a highly concentrated Ti3C2Tx organic solvent dispersion by tuning the microenvironment of Ti3C2Tx. The as-proposed TMM is a simple and efficient approach, as Ti3C2Tx can be dispersed in N,N-dimethylformamide and other solvents by stirring and shaking for a short time, without the need for a sonication step. The delaminated single-layer MXene yield can reach 90% or greater, and a large-scale synthesis has also been demonstrated with TMM by delaminating 30 g of multilayer Ti3C2Tx raw powder in a one-pot synthesis. The synthesized Ti3C2Tx nanosheets dispersed in an organic solvent possess a clean surface, uniform thickness, and large size. The Ti3C2Tx dispersed in an organic solvent exhibits excellent oxidation resistance even under aerobic conditions at room temperature. Through the experimental investigation, the successful preparation of a highly concentrated Ti3C2Tx organic solvent dispersion via TMM can be attributed to the following factors: (1) the intercalation of the cation can lead to the change in the hydrophobicity and surface functionalization of the material; (2) proper solvent properties are required in order to disperse MXene nanosheets well. To demonstrate the applicability of the highly concentrated Ti3C2Tx organic solvent dispersion, a composite fiber with excellent electrical conductivity is prepared via the wet-spinning of a Ti3C2Tx (dispersed in DMF) and polyacrylonitrile mixture. Finally, various types of MXenes, such as Nb2CTx, Nb4C3Tx, and Mo2Ti2C3Tx, can also be prepared as highly concentrated MXene organic solvent dispersions via TMM, which proves the universality of this method. Thus, it is expected that this work demonstrates promising potential in the research of the MXene material family.
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- Qingxiao Zhang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials and Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China
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Shi H, Zhang P, Liu Z, Park S, Lohe MR, Wu Y, Shaygan Nia A, Yang S, Feng X. Ambient‐Stable Two‐Dimensional Titanium Carbide (MXene) Enabled by Iodine Etching. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202015627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Huanhuan Shi
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering and Institute for Advanced Materials Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 Jiangsu Province China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering and Institute for Advanced Materials Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 Jiangsu Province China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4 01062 Dresden Germany
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Kuimov VA, Malysheva SF, Belogorlova NA, Albanov AI, Gusarova NK, Trofimov BA. Synthesis of Long‐Chain
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‐Alkylphosphonic Acids by Phosphonylation of Alkyl Bromides with Red Phosphorus and Superbase under Micellar/Phase Transfer Catalysis. European J Org Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202100067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Vladimir A. Kuimov
- A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences 1 Favorsky Str. 664033 Irkutsk Russia
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- A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences 1 Favorsky Str. 664033 Irkutsk Russia
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- A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences 1 Favorsky Str. 664033 Irkutsk Russia
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- A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences 1 Favorsky Str. 664033 Irkutsk Russia
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- A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences 1 Favorsky Str. 664033 Irkutsk Russia
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- A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry Siberian Branch Russian Academy of Sciences 1 Favorsky Str. 664033 Irkutsk Russia
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Recent Advanced on the MXene-Organic Hybrids: Design, Synthesis, and Their Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010166. [PMID: 33440847 PMCID: PMC7826894 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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With increasing research interest in the field of flexible electronics and wearable devices, intensive efforts have been paid to the development of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials. As a newly developed two-dimensional (2D) material family, MXenes present many advantages compared with other 2D analogs, especially the variable surface terminal groups, thus the infinite possibility for the regulation of surface physicochemical properties. However, there is still less attention paid to the interfacial compatibility of the MXene-organic hybrids. To this end, this review will briefly summarize the recent progress on MXene-organic hybrids, offers a deeper understanding of the interaction and collaborative mechanism between the MXenes and organic component. After the discussion of the structure and surface characters of MXenes, strategies towards MXene-organic hybrids are introduced based on the interfacial interactions. Based on different application scenarios, the advantages of MXene-organic hybrids in constructing flexible devices are then discussed. The challenges and outlook on MXene-organic hybrids are also presented.
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Liu Z, Liang T, Xin Y, Huang J, Liang J, He X, Zhang C, Yang W, He X. Natural bamboo leaves as dielectric layers for flexible capacitive pressure sensors with adjustable sensitivity and a broad detection range. RSC Adv 2021; 11:17291-17300. [PMID: 35479709 PMCID: PMC9032770 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra03207k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Developing a high-performance capacitive sensor for diverse application scenarios has posed requirements for the sensor to have high sensitivity, broad detection range, and cost-effectiveness. In this experiment, a flexible pressure sensor with a high sensitivity of 2.08 kPa−1 at pressure lower than 1 kPa, as well as a wide working range of 0–600 kPa and remarkable stability (for at least 4000 cycles), was designed. In the device structure, silver nanowires (Ag NWs)/MXene-composite-coated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and natural bamboo leaves at different growth stages were used as the electrode and the micro-structured dielectric layers, respectively. The rough surface of the composite conductive materials and the hierarchical microstructure of the bamboo leaves ensured a high sensitivity and broad pressure range of the sandwich-structured sensor, and the different sizes of the microstructures yielded adjustable sensitivity of the sensor. Furthermore, the outstanding performance of the proposed device made it possible to detect the actual object load, human physical stimuli, and proximity distance, demonstrating applications of flexible and wearable devices in various fields, such as weight/force tapping, breath/wrist pulse/speech, joint bending, and approach distance. Capacitive pressure sensors based on bamboo leaves endow adjustable sensitivity, wide working range and remarkable stability, indicating promising applications in diverse application scenarios.![]()
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- Zhihao Liu
- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials
- Wuyi University
- Jiangmen 529020
- P. R. China
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Shahzad F, Iqbal A, Kim H, Koo CM. 2D Transition Metal Carbides (MXenes): Applications as an Electrically Conducting Material. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2002159. [PMID: 33146936 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202002159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Since their discovery in 2011, 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, known as MXenes, have attracted considerable global research interest owing to their outstanding electrical conductivity coupled with light weight, flexibility, transparency, surface chemistry tunability, and easy solution processability. Here, the promising abilities of 2D MXenes, from both experimental and theoretical perspectives, for designing conductive materials for a range of applications, including electromagnetic interference shielding, flexible optoelectronics, sensors, and thermal heaters, are presented.
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- Faisal Shahzad
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- National Center for Nanotechnology, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Nanomaterials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 217 Gajungro, 176 Gajung-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Nanomaterials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 217 Gajungro, 176 Gajung-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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