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Jiang Y, Lao J, Dai G, Ye Z. Advanced Insights on MXenes: Categories, Properties, Synthesis, and Applications in Alkali Metal Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14050-14084. [PMID: 38781048 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The development and optimization of promising anode material for next-generation alkali metal ion batteries are significant for clean energy evolution. 2D MXenes have drawn extensive attention in electrochemical energy storage applications, due to their multiple advantages including excellent conductivity, robust mechanical properties, hydrophilicity of its functional terminations, and outstanding electrochemical storage capability. In this review, the categories, properties, and synthesis methods of MXenes are first outlined. Furthermore, the latest research and progress of MXenes and their composites in alkali metal ion storage are also summarized comprehensively. A special emphasis is placed on MXenes and their hybrids, ranging from material design and fabrication to fundamental understanding of the alkali ion storage mechanisms to battery performance optimization strategies. Lastly, the challenges and personal perspectives of the future research of MXenes and their composites for energy storage are presented.
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- Ying Jiang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Lab of Photoelectric Materials & Devices, Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, P.R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Life and Health Detection, Life and Health Intelligent Research Institute, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, P.R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, P.R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, P.R. China
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, P.R. China
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Rasheed T, Ferry DB, Iqbal ZF, Imran M, Usman M. Cutting-edge developments in MXene-derived functional hybrid nanostructures: A promising frontier for next-generation water purification membranes. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:141955. [PMID: 38614403 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141955] [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: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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A novel family of multifunctional nanomaterials called MXenes is quickly evolving, and it has potential applications that are comparable to those of graphene. This article provides a current explanation of the design and performance assessment of MXene-based membranes. The production of MXenes nanosheets are first described, with an emphasis on exfoliation, dispersion stability, and processability, which are essential elements for membrane construction. Further, critical discussion is also given to MXenes potential applications in Vacuum assisted filtration, casting method, Hot press method, electrospinning and electrochemical deposition and layer-by-layer assembly for the creation of MXene and MXene derived nanocomposite membranes. Additionally, the discussion is carried forward to give an insight to the modification methods for the construction of MXene-based membrane are described in the literature, including pure or intercalated nanomaterials, surface modifiers and miscellaneous two-dimensional nanomaterials. Furthermore, the review article highlights the potential utilization of MXene and MXene based membranes in separation and purification processes including removal of small organic molecules, heavy metals, oil-water separation and desalination. Finally, the perspective use of MXenes strong catalytic activity and electrical conductivity for specialized applications that are difficult for other nanomaterials to accomplish are discussed in conclusion and future prospectus section of the manuscript. Overall, important information is given to help the communities of materials science and membranes to better understand the potential of MXenes for creating cutting-edge separation and purification membranes.
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- Tahir Rasheed
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore-54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Research center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), Department of chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, P.O. Box 9004, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Parajuli D. MXenes-polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications: fundamentals and future perspectives. Front Chem 2024; 12:1400375. [PMID: 38863676 PMCID: PMC11165207 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1400375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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The article discusses the promising synergy between MXenes and polymers in developing advanced nanocomposites with diverse applications in biomedicine domains. MXenes, possessing exceptional properties, are integrated into polymer matrices through various synthesis and fabrication methods. These nanocomposites find applications in drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics, and environmental remediation. They offer improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced side effects in drug delivery, enhanced sensitivity and specificity in imaging and diagnostics, and effectiveness in water purification and pollutant removal. The perspective also addresses challenges like biocompatibility and toxicity, while suggesting future research directions. In totality, it highlights the transformative potential of MXenes-polymer nanocomposites in addressing critical issues across various fields.
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- D. Parajuli
- Research Center for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Aravind AM, Tomy M, Kuttapan A, Kakkassery Aippunny AM, Suryabai XT. Progress of 2D MXene as an Electrode Architecture for Advanced Supercapacitors: A Comprehensive Review. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:44375-44394. [PMID: 38046319 PMCID: PMC10688139 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Supercapacitors, designed to store more energy and be proficient in accumulating more energy than conventional batteries with numerous charge-discharge cycles, have been developed in response to the growing demand for energy. Transition metal carbides/nitrides called MXenes have been the focus of researchers' cutting-edge research in energy storage. The 2D-layered MXenes are a hopeful contender for the electrode material due to their unique properties, such as high conductivity, hydrophilicity, tunable surface functional groups, better mechanical properties, and outstanding electrochemical performance. This newly developed pseudocapacitive substance benefits electrochemical energy storage because it is rich in interlayer ion diffusion pathways and ion storage sites. Making MXene involves etching the MAX phase precursor with suitable etchants, but different etching methods have distinct effects on the morphology and electrochemical properties. It is an overview of the recent progress of MXene and its structure, synthesis, and unique properties. There is a strong emphasis on the effects of shape, size, electrode design, electrolyte behavior, and other variables on the charge storage mechanism and electrochemical performance of MXene-based supercapacitors. The electrochemical application of MXene and the remarkable research achievements in MXene-based composites are an intense focus. Finally, in light of further research and potential applications, the challenges and future perspectives that MXenes face and the prospects that MXenes present have been highlighted.
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- Anu Mini Aravind
- Centre
for Advanced Materials Research, Department of Physics, Government
College for Women, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India
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- Centre
for Advanced Materials Research, Department of Physics, Government
College for Women, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India
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- Centre
for Advanced Materials Research, Department of Physics, Government
College for Women, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014, India
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Zhang J, Usman KAS, Judicpa MAN, Hegh D, Lynch PA, Razal JM. Applications of X-Ray-Based Characterization in MXene Research. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201527. [PMID: 36808897 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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X-rays are a penetrating form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from 10 pm to 10 nm. Similar to visible light, X-rays provide a powerful tool to study the atoms and elemental information of objects. Different characterization methods based on X-rays are established, such as X-ray diffraction, small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering, and X-ray-based spectroscopies, to explore the structural and elemental information of varied materials including low-dimensional nanomaterials. This review summarizes the recent progress of using X-ray related characterization methods in MXenes, a new family of 2D nanomaterials. These methods provide key information on the nanomaterials, covering synthesis, elemental composition, and the assembly of MXene sheets and their composites. Additionally, new characterization methods are proposed as future research directions in the outlook section to enhance understanding of MXene surface and chemical properties. This review is expected to provide a guideline for characterization method selection and aid in precise interpretation of the experimental data in MXene research.
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- Jizhen Zhang
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
- Manufacturing, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
- Manufacturing, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, Australia
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Pant B, Park M, Kim AA. MXene-Embedded Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1477. [PMID: 37512788 PMCID: PMC10384458 DOI: 10.3390/mi14071477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Recently MXenes has gained immense attention as a new and exciting class of two-dimensional material. Due to their unique layered microstructure, the presence of various functional groups at the surface, earth abundance, and attractive electrical, optical, and thermal properties, MXenes are considered promising candidates for various applications such as energy, environmental, and biomedical. The ease of dispersibility and metallic conductivity of MXene render them promising candidates for use as fillers in polymer nanocomposites. MXene-polymer nanocomposites simultaneously benefit from the attractive properties of MXenes and the flexibility and facile processability of polymers. However, the potentiality of MXene to modify the electrospun nanofibers has been less studied. Understanding the interactions between polymeric nanofibers and MXenes is important to widen their role in biomedical applications. This review explores diverse methods of MXene synthesis, discusses our current knowledge of the various biological characteristics of MXene, and the synthesis of MXene incorporated polymeric nanofibers and their utilization in biomedical applications. The information discussed in this review serves to guide the future development and application of MXene-polymer nanofibers in biomedical fields.
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- Bishweshwar Pant
- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Department of Automotive Engineering, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Department of Automotive Engineering, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Healthcare Management, Woosong University, Daejon 34606, Republic of Korea
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Hu G, Cen Z, Xiong Y, Liang K. Progress of high performance Ti 3C 2T x MXene nanocomposite films for electromagnetic interference shielding. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:5579-5597. [PMID: 36883434 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05047a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the rapid growth of 5G communication technology, it is imperative to produce electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials to combat the growing electromagnetic radiation pollution. For new shielding applications, EMI shielding materials with high flexibility, light weight and good mechanical strength are in high demand. Due to their light weight, high flexibility, excellent EMI shielding performance, high mechanical properties, and multifunctionality, Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite films have shown absolute benefits in EMI shielding in recent years. Consequently, numerous lightweight and flexible high-performance Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite films have been generated quickly. In this article, we discuss not only the present state of EMI shielding material research, but also the synthesis and electromagnetic properties of Ti3C2Tx MXene. In addition, the loss mechanism of EMI shielding is described, with an emphasis on the analysis and summary of the research progress of diverse layer structured Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite films for EMI shielding. Finally, the current issues of design and fabrication for Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite films that need to be addressed are proposed, as well as the future research direction for Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite films.
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- Guirong Hu
- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China.
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315336, 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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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China.
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315336, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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Khosla A, Sonu, Awan HTA, Singh K, Gaurav, Walvekar R, Zhao Z, Kaushik A, Khalid M, Chaudhary V. Emergence of MXene and MXene-Polymer Hybrid Membranes as Future- Environmental Remediation Strategies. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203527. [PMID: 36316226 PMCID: PMC9798995 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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The continuous deterioration of the environment due to extensive industrialization and urbanization has raised the requirement to devise high-performance environmental remediation technologies. Membrane technologies, primarily based on conventional polymers, are the most commercialized air, water, solid, and radiation-based environmental remediation strategies. Low stability at high temperatures, swelling in organic contaminants, and poor selectivity are the fundamental issues associated with polymeric membranes restricting their scalable viability. Polymer-metal-carbides and nitrides (MXenes) hybrid membranes possess remarkable physicochemical attributes, including strong mechanical endurance, high mechanical flexibility, superior adsorptive behavior, and selective permeability, due to multi-interactions between polymers and MXene's surface functionalities. This review articulates the state-of-the-art MXene-polymer hybrid membranes, emphasizing its fabrication routes, enhanced physicochemical properties, and improved adsorptive behavior. It comprehensively summarizes the utilization of MXene-polymer hybrid membranes for environmental remediation applications, including water purification, desalination, ion-separation, gas separation and detection, containment adsorption, and electromagnetic and nuclear radiation shielding. Furthermore, the review highlights the associated bottlenecks of MXene-Polymer hybrid-membranes and its possible alternate solutions to meet industrial requirements. Discussed are opportunities and prospects related to MXene-polymer membrane to devise intelligent and next-generation environmental remediation strategies with the integration of modern age technologies of internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, machine-learning, 5G-communication and cloud-computing are elucidated.
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- Ajit Khosla
- Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyXidian UniversityXi'an710126P. R. China
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- School Advanced of Chemical SciencesShoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesBajholSolanHP173212India
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- Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG)School of Engineering and TechnologySunway UniversityNo. 5Jalan UniversityBandar SunwayPetaling JayaSelangor47500Malaysia
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- School of Physics and Material scienceShoolini University of Biotechnology and Management SciencesBajholSolanHP173212India
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- Department of BotanyRamjas CollegeUniversity of DelhiDelhi110007India
- SUMAN Laboratory (SUstainable Materials and Advanced Nanotechnology Lab)University of DelhiNew Delhi110072India
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringSchool of New Energy and Chemical EngineeringXiamen University MalaysiaJalan Sunsuria, Bandar SunsuriaSepangSelangor43900Malaysia
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- Department of Applied ChemistrySchool of Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyXidian UniversityXi'an710126P. R. China
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- NanoBioTech LaboratoryHealth System EngineeringDepartment of Environmental EngineeringFlorida Polytechnic UniversityLakelandFL33805USA
- School of EngineeringUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)DehradunUttarakhand248007India
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- Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG)School of Engineering and TechnologySunway UniversityNo. 5Jalan UniversityBandar SunwayPetaling JayaSelangor47500Malaysia
- Sunway Materials Smart Science and Engineering (SMS2E) Research ClusterSunway UniversityNo. 5Jalan UniversitiBandar SunwayPetaling JayaSelangor47500Malaysia
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- Research Cell and Department of PhysicsBhagini Nivedita CollegeUniversity of DelhiNew DelhiIndia
- SUMAN Laboratory (SUstainable Materials and Advanced Nanotechnology Lab)University of DelhiNew Delhi110072India
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Alhamada TF, Azmah Hanim MA, Jung DW, Saidur R, Nuraini A, Hasan WZW. MXene Based Nanocomposites for Recent Solar Energy Technologies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3666. [PMID: 36296856 PMCID: PMC9609812 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This article discusses the design and preparation of a modified MXene-based nanocomposite for increasing the power conversion efficiency and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells. The MXene family of materials among 2D nanomaterials has shown considerable promise in enhancing solar cell performance because of their remarkable surface-enhanced characteristics. Firstly, there are a variety of approaches to making MXene-reinforced composites, from solution mixing to powder metallurgy. In addition, their outstanding features, including high electrical conductivity, Young's modulus, and distinctive shape, make them very advantageous for composite synthesis. In contrast, its excellent chemical stability, electronic conductivity, tunable band gaps, and ion intercalation make it a promising contender for various applications. Photovoltaic devices, which turn sunlight into electricity, are an exciting new area of research for sustainable power. Based on an analysis of recent articles, the hydro-thermal method has been widely used for synthesizing MXene-based nano-composites because of the easiness of fabrication and low cost. Finally, we identify new perspectives for adjusting the performance of MXene for various nanocomposites by controlling the composition of the two-dimensional transition metal MXene phase.
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- T. F. Alhamada
- Department of Scientific Affairs, Northern Technical University, Mosul 41001, Iraq
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Advance Engineering Materials and Composites Research Center (AEMC), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jeju National University, 1 Ara 1-dong, Jeju 690-756, Korea
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- Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UPM, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Dhillon A, Singh N, Nair M, Kumar D. Analytical methods to determine and sense heavy metal pollutants using MXene and MXene-based composites: Mechanistic prophecy into sensing properties. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135166. [PMID: 35659936 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The presence of heavy metal ions in the biosphere is of grave concern, as these are toxic and impact living organisms. Lack of pure drinking water can spread waterborne diseases like cholera, dysentery, typhoid, etc. The presence of heavy metals like arsenic and radioactive materials can cause cancer. The detection and removal of these heavy metals are important for sustaining life. Herein, MXene comes to the rescue as a crucial and potential material, which can sense and adsorb heavy metal ions. Developed in 2011, MXenes are an emerging class of 2D nanomaterials that are appropriate substitutes for existing heavy metal ions sensing materials and have shown excellent efficiency due to their better hydrophilicity, capacity of transportation of electrons, functionalization, and a great variety in compositions as compared to the other nanomaterials properties. This work gives an insight into the chemistry and synthesis of MXenes for further utilization as a sensor in heavy metal ions toxicity and underlines the key future challenges to knowing the full prospective of MXenes in environmental systems.
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- Ankita Dhillon
- Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, 304022, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, 304022, Rajasthan, India.
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- Heriot Watt University, Knowledge Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, 382030, Gandhinagar, India.
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Parajuli D, Murali N, K. C. D, Karki B, Samatha K, Kim AA, Park M, Pant B. Advancements in MXene-Polymer Nanocomposites in Energy Storage and Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163433. [PMID: 36015690 PMCID: PMC9415062 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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MXenes are 2D ceramic materials, especially carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides derived from their parent ‘MAX’ phases by the etching out of ‘A’ and are famous due to their conducting, hydrophilic, biocompatible, and tunable properties. However, they are hardly stable in the outer environment, have low biodegradability, and have difficulty in drug release, etc., which are overcome by MXene/Polymer nanocomposites. The MXenes terminations on MXene transferred to the polymer after composite formation makes it more functional. With this, there is an increment in photothermal conversion efficiency for cancer therapy, higher antibacterial activity, biosensors, selectivity, bone regeneration, etc. The hydrophilic surfaces become conducting in the metallic range after the composite formation. MXenes can effectively be mixed with other materials like ceramics, metals, and polymers in the form of nanocomposites to get improved properties suitable for advanced applications. In this paper, we review different properties like electrical and mechanical, including capacitances, dielectric losses, etc., of nanocomposites more than those like Ti3C2Tx/polymer, Ti3C2/UHMWPE, MXene/PVA-KOH, Ti3C2Tx/PVA, etc. along with their applications mainly in energy storing and biomedical fields. Further, we have tried to enlist the MXene-based nanocomposites and compare them with conducting polymers and other nanocomposites. The performance under the NIR absorption seems more effective. The MXene-based nanocomposites are more significant in most cases than other nanocomposites for the antimicrobial agent, anticancer activity, drug delivery, bio-imaging, biosensors, micro-supercapacitors, etc. The limitations of the nanocomposites, along with possible solutions, are mentioned.
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- D. Parajuli
- Research Center for Applied Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu 44618, Nepal
- Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu 44605, Nepal
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- Department of Engineering Physics, AUCE, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, India
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- Department of Physics, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu 44605, Nepal
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- Department of Physics, College of Science and Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530003, India
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- Department of Healthcare Management, Woosong University, Daejeon 34606, Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Smart Convergence Life Care Research Institute, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.P.); (M.P.)
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Smart Convergence Life Care Research Institute, Woosuk University, Wanju, Chonbuk 55338, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.P.); (M.P.)
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Leong WXR, Al-Dhahebi AM, Ahmad MR, Saheed MSM. Ti 3C 2T x MXene-Polymeric Strain Sensor with Huge Gauge Factor for Body Movement Detection. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1302. [PMID: 36014224 PMCID: PMC9412294 DOI: 10.3390/mi13081302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, a composite strain sensor is fabricated by synthesizing MXene and deposition of polypyrrole on top of the flexible electrospun PVDF nanofibers. The fabricated sensor exhibits a conductive network constructed with MXene and polypyrrole of microcracks network structure, demonstrating its strain sensing properties. The presence of these microcracks serves as mechanical weak points, which leads to sensitivity enhancement, while the electrospun fiber substrate act as a cushion for strain loading under large deformations. The as-prepared MXene@Polypyrrole PVDF sensor has a gauge factor range of 78-355 with a sensing range between 0-100%. Besides strain deformations, the sensor can operate in torsional deformation and human motion, indicating the sensor's potential as a wearable health monitoring device.
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- Wei Xian Rebecca Leong
- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Centre of Innovative Nanostructure & Nanodevices (COINN), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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- Centre of Innovative Nanostructure & Nanodevices (COINN), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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- Centre of Innovative Nanostructure & Nanodevices (COINN), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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- Centre of Innovative Nanostructure & Nanodevices (COINN), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
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Panda S, Deshmukh K, Khadheer Pasha S, Theerthagiri J, Manickam S, Choi MY. MXene based emerging materials for supercapacitor applications: Recent advances, challenges, and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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2D MXenes for combatting COVID-19 Pandemic: A perspective on latest developments and innovations. FLATCHEM 2022; 33. [PMCID: PMC9055790 DOI: 10.1016/j.flatc.2022.100377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the world, causing enormous loss of lives. A greater impact on the economy was also observed worldwide. During the pandemic, the antimicrobial aprons, face masks, sterilizers, sensor processed touch-free sanitizers, and highly effective diagnostic devices having greater sensitivity and selectivity helped to foster the healthcare facilities. Furthermore, the research and development sectors are tackling this emergency with the rapid invention of vaccines and medicines. In this regard, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are greatly explored to combat the extreme severity of the pandemic. Among the nanomaterials, the 2D MXene is a prospective element due to its unique properties like greater surface functionalities, enhanced conductivity, superior hydrophilicity, and excellent photocatalytic and/or photothermal properties. These unique properties of MXene can be utilized to fabricate face masks, PPE kits, face shields, and biomedical instruments like efficient biosensors having greater antiviral activities. MXenes can also cure comorbidities in COVID-19 patients and have high drug loading as well as controlled drug release capacity. Moreover, the remarkable biocompatibility of MXene adds a feather in its cap for diverse biomedical applications. This review briefly explains the different synthesis processes of 2D MXenes, their biocompatibility, cytotoxicity and antiviral features. In addition, this review also discusses the viral cycle of SARS-CoV-2 and its inactivation mechanism using MXene. Finally, various applications of MXene for combatting the COVID-19 pandemic and their future perspectives are discussed.
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Huang H, Dong C, Feng W, Wang Y, Huang B, Chen Y. Biomedical engineering of two-dimensional MXenes. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 184:114178. [PMID: 35231544 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The emergence of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, carbonitrides and nitrides, referred to MXenes, with a general chemical formula of Mn+1XnTx have aroused considerable interest and shown remarkable potential applications in diverse fields. The unique ultrathin lamellar structure accompanied with charming electronic, optical, magnetic, mechanical and biological properties make MXenes as a kind of promising alternative biomaterials for versatile biomedical applications, as well as uncovering many new fundamental scientific discoveries. Herein, the current state-of-the-art advances of MXenes-related biomaterials are systematically summarized in this comprehensive review, especially focusing on the synthetic methodologies, design and surface engineering strategies, unique properties, biological effects, and particularly the property-activity-effect relationship of MXenes at the nano-bio interface. Furthermore, the elaborated MXenes for varied biomedical applications, such as biosensors and biodevices, antibacteria, bioimaging, therapeutics, theranostics, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, are illustrated in detail. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and opportunities for future advancement of MXene-based biomaterials in-depth on the basis of the present situation, aiming to facilitate their early realization of practical biomedical applications.
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Ezika AC, Sadiku ER, Ray SS, Hamam Y, Folorunso O, Adekoya GJ. Emerging Advancements in Polypyrrole MXene Hybrid Nanoarchitectonics for Capacitive Energy Storage Applications. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02280-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Szuplewska A, Kulpińska D, Jakubczak M, Dybko A, Chudy M, Olszyna A, Brzózka Z, Jastrzębska AM. The 10th anniversary of MXenes: Challenges and prospects for their surface modification toward future biotechnological applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 182:114099. [PMID: 34990793 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A broad family of two-dimensional (2D) materials - carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides of early transition metals, called MXenes, became a newcomer in the flatland at the turn of 2010 and 2011 (over ten years ago). Their unique physicochemical properties made them attractive for many applications, highly boosting the development of various fields, including biotechnological. However, MXenes' functional features that impact their bioactivity and toxicity are still not fully well understood. This study discusses the essentials for MXenes's surface modifications toward their application in modern biotechnology and nanomedicine. We survey modification strategies in context of cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, and most prospective applications ready to implement in medical practice. We put the discussion on the material-structure-chemistry-property relationship into perspective and concentrate on overarching challenges regarding incorporating MXenes into nanostructured organic/inorganic bioactive architectures. It is another emerging group of materials that are interesting from the biomedical point of view as well. Finally, we present an influential outlook on the growing demand for future research in this field.
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- Aleksandra Szuplewska
- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 00-664 Warsaw, Noakowskiego 3, Poland.
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 00-664 Warsaw, Noakowskiego 3, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, 02-507 Warsaw, Wołoska 141, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 00-664 Warsaw, Noakowskiego 3, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 00-664 Warsaw, Noakowskiego 3, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, 02-507 Warsaw, Wołoska 141, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, 00-664 Warsaw, Noakowskiego 3, Poland
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- Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, 02-507 Warsaw, Wołoska 141, Poland.
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Wu D, Cheng X, Zhang T, Gao H. Multifunctional
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‐band. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Datong Wu
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering Harbin Normal University Harbin P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering Harbin Normal University Harbin P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering Harbin Normal University Harbin P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering Harbin Normal University Harbin P. R. China
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Damiri F, Rahman MH, Zehravi M, Awaji AA, Nasrullah MZ, Gad HA, Bani-Fwaz MZ, Varma RS, Germoush MO, Al-malky HS, Sayed AA, Rojekar S, Abdel-Daim MM, Berrada M. MXene (Ti 3C 2T x)-Embedded Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications: A Review. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15051666. [PMID: 35268907 PMCID: PMC8911478 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Polymeric nanocomposites have been outstanding functional materials and have garnered immense attention as sustainable materials to address multi-disciplinary problems. MXenes have emerged as a newer class of 2D materials that produce metallic conductivity upon interaction with hydrophilic species, and their delamination affords monolayer nanoplatelets of a thickness of about one nm and a side size in the micrometer range. Delaminated MXene has a high aspect ratio, making it an alluring nanofiller for multifunctional polymer nanocomposites. Herein, we have classified and discussed the structure, properties and application of major polysaccharide-based electroactive hydrogels (hyaluronic acid (HA), alginate sodium (SA), chitosan (CS) and cellulose) in biomedical applications, starting with the brief historical account of MXene’s development followed by successive discussions on the synthesis methods, structures and properties of nanocomposites encompassing polysaccharides and MXenes, including their biomedical applications, cytotoxicity and biocompatibility aspects. Finally, the MXenes and their utility in the biomedical arena is deliberated with an eye on potential opportunities and challenges anticipated for them in the future, thus promoting their multifaceted applications.
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- Fouad Damiri
- Labortory of Biomolecules and Organic Synthesis (BioSynthO), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sick, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Casablanca 20000, Morocco;
- Correspondence: (F.D.); (M.H.R.); (M.M.A.-D.); Tel.: +212-680075718 (F.D.)
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Gangwon, Korea
- Correspondence: (F.D.); (M.H.R.); (M.M.A.-D.); Tel.: +212-680075718 (F.D.)
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Girls Section, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University Alkharj, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University College of Taymaa, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacky University, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia;
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- Regional Drug Information Center, Ministry of Health, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai 400019, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia;
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
- Correspondence: (F.D.); (M.H.R.); (M.M.A.-D.); Tel.: +212-680075718 (F.D.)
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- Labortory of Biomolecules and Organic Synthesis (BioSynthO), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sick, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Casablanca 20000, Morocco;
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Li T, Chen T, Shen X, Shi HH, Jabari E, Naguib HE. A binder jet 3D printed MXene composite for strain sensing and energy storage application. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:916-925. [PMID: 36131835 PMCID: PMC9419545 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00698c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polymer composite materials have been proven to have numerous electrical related applications ranging from energy storage to sensing, and 3D printing is a promising technique to fabricate such materials with a high degree of freedom and low lead up time. Compared to the existing 3D printing technique for polymer materials, binder jet (BJ) printing offers unique advantages such as a fast production rate, room temperature printing of large volume objects, and the ability to print complex geometries without additional support materials. However, there is a serious lack of research in BJ printing of polymer materials. In this work we introduce a strategy to print poly(vinyl alcohol) composites with MXene-surfactant ink. By ejecting highly conductive MXene particles onto a PVOH matrix, the resulting sample achieved conductive behaviour in the order of mS m-1 with demonstrated potential for strain sensing and energy storage. This work demonstrates that BJ printing has the potential to directly fabricate polymer composite materials with different end applications.
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- Terek Li
- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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- Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada M5S 3G8
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MXene-copper oxide/sulfonated polyether ether ketone as a hybrid composite proton exchange membrane in electrochemical water electrolysis. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Alwarappan S, Nesakumar N, Sun D, Hu TY, Li CZ. 2D metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) for sensors and biosensors. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 205:113943. [PMID: 35219021 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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MXenes are layered two-dimensional (2D) materials discovered in 2011 (Ti3C2X) and are otherwise called 2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides. These 2D layered materials have been in the limelight for a decade due to their interesting properties such as large surface area, high ion transport, biocompatibility, and low diffusion barrier. Therefore, MXenes are widely preferred by researchers for applications in electronics, sensing, biosensing, electrocatalysis, super-capacitors and fuel cells. There are a number of methods available for the bulk synthesis of MXene-based nanomaterials. In addition, the possibility of structural modification as required and its outstanding surface chemistry offer a fascinating interface for the development of novel biosensors. In this review, we specifically discuss important MXene synthesis routes. Moreover, critical parameters such as surface functionalization that can dictate the mechanical, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of MXenes are also discussed. Following this, methods available for the surface functionalization and modification strategies of MXenes are also discussed. Furthermore, the emergence of gas, electrochemical, and optical biosensors based on MXenes since its first report is discussed in detail. Finally, future directions of MXenes biosensors for critical applications are discussed.
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- Subbiah Alwarappan
- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, 630003, Tamilnadu, India
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials CeNTAB, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 613 401, India
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1411 Centennial Blvd, 101S, Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
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- Center For Cellular and Molecular Diagnosis, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Center For Cellular and Molecular Diagnosis, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
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Fadahunsi AA, Li C, Khan MI, Ding W. MXenes: state-of-the-art synthesis, composites and bioapplications. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:4331-4345. [PMID: 35640492 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00289b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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MXenes have proven significant potential in a multitude of scientific domains as they provide substantial benefits over carbon graphene, such as ease of production and functionalization, large surface area, adjustable...
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- Adeola A Fadahunsi
- School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China.
- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001, China.
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- School of Information Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001, China.
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Kumar JA, Prakash P, Krithiga T, Amarnath DJ, Premkumar J, Rajamohan N, Vasseghian Y, Saravanan P, Rajasimman M. Methods of synthesis, characteristics, and environmental applications of MXene: A comprehensive review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131607. [PMID: 34311398 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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MXene, comprised of two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitride, has emerged as a novel material suitable for environmental remediation of toxic compounds. Due to their inherent and superior physical and chemical properties, MXene is employed in separation techniques like photocatalysis, adsorption, and membrane separation. MXene is equipped with a highly hydrophilic surface, ion exchange property, and robust surface functional groups. In this review paper, a comprehensive discussion on the structural patterns, preparation, properties of MXene and its application for the removal of toxic pollutants like Radionuclide, Uranium, Thorium, and dyes is presented. The mechanism of removal of the pollutants by MXene is extensively reviewed. Synthesis of MXene based membranes, their properties, and application for water purification and properties were also discussed. This review will be highly helpful to understand critically the methods of synthesis and use of MXene material for priority environmental pollutants removal. In addition, the challenges behind the synthesis and use of MXene for decontamination of pollutants were reviewed and reported.
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- Jagadeesan Aravind Kumar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran
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- Department of Petrochemical Technology, UCE - BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two-dimensional materials have secured a novel area of research in material science after the emergence of graphene. Now, a new family of 2D material-MXene is gradually growing and making itsmark in this field of study. MXenes since 2011 have been synthesized and experimented on in several ways.The HF treatment although successful poses some serious problems that gradually propelled the ideas of new synthesis methods. This review of the literature covers the major breakthroughs of MXene from the year of its discovery to recent endeavors, highlighting how the synthesis mechanisms have been developed over the years and also the importance of good characterization of data. Results and properties of this class of materials arealso briefly discussed alongwith recent advance in applications.
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Cao H, Escamilla M, Anas M, Tan Z, Gulati S, Yun J, Arole KD, Lutkenhaus JL, Radovic M, Pentzer EB, Green MJ. Synthesis and Electronic Applications of Particle-Templated Ti 3C 2T z MXene-Polymer Films via Pickering Emulsion Polymerization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:51556-51566. [PMID: 34672540 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c16234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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MXene/polymer composites have gained widespread attention due to their high electrical conductivity and extensive applications, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, energy storage, and catalysis. However, due to the difficulty of dispersing MXenes in common polymers, the fabrication of MXene/polymer composites with high electrical conductivity and satisfactory EMI shielding properties is challenging, especially at low MXene loadings. Here, we report the fabrication of MXene-armored polymer particles using dispersion polymerization in Pickering emulsions and demonstrate that these composite powders can be used as feedstocks for MXene/polymer composite films with excellent EMI shielding performance. Ti3C2Tz nanosheets are used as the representative MXene, and three different monomers are used to prepare the armored particles. The presence of nanosheets on the particle surface was confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Hot pressing the armored particles above Tg of the polymer produced Ti3C2Tz/polymer composite films; the films are electrically conductive because of the network of nanosheets templated by the particle feedstocks. For example, the particle-templated Ti3C2Tz/polystyrene film had an electrical conductivity of 0.011 S/cm with 1.2 wt % of Ti3C2Tz, which resulted in a high radio frequency heating rate of 13-15 °C/s in the range of 135-150 MHz and an EMI shielding effectiveness of ∼21 dB within the X band. This work provides a new approach to fabricate MXene/polymer composite films with a templated electrical network at low MXene loadings.
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- Huaixuan Cao
- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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Wang G, Yang Z, Wu L, Wang J, Liu X. Studies on improved stability and electrochemical activity of titanium carbide MXene-polymer nanocomposites. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chaudhary V, Gautam A, Mishra YK, Kaushik A. Emerging MXene-Polymer Hybrid Nanocomposites for High-Performance Ammonia Sensing and Monitoring. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2496. [PMID: 34684936 PMCID: PMC8538932 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102496] [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: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ammonia (NH3) is a vital compound in diversified fields, including agriculture, automotive, chemical, food processing, hydrogen production and storage, and biomedical applications. Its extensive industrial use and emission have emerged hazardous to the ecosystem and have raised global public health concerns for monitoring NH3 emissions and implementing proper safety strategies. These facts created emergent demand for translational and sustainable approaches to design efficient, affordable, and high-performance compact NH3 sensors. Commercially available NH3 sensors possess three major bottlenecks: poor selectivity, low concentration detection, and room-temperature operation. State-of-the-art NH3 sensors are scaling up using advanced nano-systems possessing rapid, selective, efficient, and enhanced detection to overcome these challenges. MXene-polymer nanocomposites (MXP-NCs) are emerging as advanced nanomaterials of choice for NH3 sensing owing to their affordability, excellent conductivity, mechanical flexibility, scalable production, rich surface functionalities, and tunable morphology. The MXP-NCs have demonstrated high performance to develop next-generation intelligent NH3 sensors in agricultural, industrial, and biomedical applications. However, their excellent NH3-sensing features are not articulated in the form of a review. This comprehensive review summarizes state-of-the-art MXP-NCs fabrication techniques, optimization of desired properties, enhanced sensing characteristics, and applications to detect airborne NH3. Furthermore, an overview of challenges, possible solutions, and prospects associated with MXP-NCs is discussed.
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- Vishal Chaudhary
- Research Cell and Department of Physics, Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110045, India
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- Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 500046, India;
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- Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg, Denmark;
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- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Health System Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
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Chen H, Zheng Z, Yu H, Qiao D, Feng D, Song Z, Zhang J. Preparation and Tribological Properties of MXene-Based Composite Films. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Haijie Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluorinated Functional Membrane Materials, Shandong Dongyue Polymer Materials Co, Ltd., Zibo 256401, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluorinated Functional Membrane Materials, Shandong Dongyue Polymer Materials Co, Ltd., Zibo 256401, Shandong, China
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Kausar A. Polymer/MXene nanocomposite–a new age for advanced materials. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2021.1906901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Ayesha Kausar
- Nanosciences Division, National Center For Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
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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: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [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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Xu MK, Liu J, Zhang HB, Zhang Y, Wu X, Deng Z, Yu ZZ. Electrically Conductive Ti3C2Tx MXene/Polypropylene Nanocomposites with an Ultralow Percolation Threshold for Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c00320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ming-Ke Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic−Inorganic Composites, 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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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- School of Chemistry, CRANN, AMBER & I-Form, Trinity College DublinRINGGOLD, D2 Dublin, Ireland
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic−Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic−Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Zhang W, Jin H, Zhang J. Nb 2CT x MXene as High-Performance Energy Storage Material with Na, K, and Liquid K-Na Alloy Anodes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:1102-1109. [PMID: 33435680 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Two-dimensional MXenes perform well as hosts in batteries, which are promising for next-generation energy storage materials. With low price and high performance, sodium (Na) and potassium (K) own the potential to replace lithium in energy storage devices, but the larger radii and dendrite growth restrict their commercialization. Herein, we successfully synthesized an accordion-like Nb2CTx MXene, whose crystal structure integrity and lamellar separation have been confirmed by characterization methods like high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). Combined with solid Na and K and liquid K-Na alloy as anodes, the Nb2CTx MXene shows excellent electrochemical performance, such as high capacity retention after large current shock in tests of rate performance and long time stability for more than 500 cycles, etc. Also, the Nb2CTx MXene coupled with liquid K-Na anode performs better than that coupled with solid K for the dendrite-controlling character of the liquid electrode. The Nb2CTx MXene would boost the exploitation of more suitable host materials for Na/K-ion batteries and promote an in-depth understanding of MXenes.
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- Wenyang Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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Ghaffarkhah A, Kamkar M, Riazi H, Hosseini E, Dijvejin ZA, Golovin K, Soroush M, Arjmand M. Scalable manufacturing of flexible and highly conductive Ti 3C 2T x/PEDOT:PSS thin films for electromagnetic interference shielding. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04513j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A micrometer-thick film of Ti3C2Tx/PEDOT:PSS with exceptional electrical conductivity and EMI shielding was prepared via a simple casting approach and transferred onto various geometries.
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- Ahmadreza Ghaffarkhah
- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Okanagan Polymer Engineering Research & Applications Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Okanagan Polymer Engineering Research & Applications Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Sarang KT, Zhao X, Holta D, Radovic M, Green MJ, Oh ES, Lutkenhaus JL. Minimizing two-dimensional Ti 3C 2T x MXene nanosheet loading in carbon-free silicon anodes. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:20699-20709. [PMID: 33029602 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr06086k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Silicon anodes are promising for high energy batteries because of their excellent theoretical gravimetric capacity (3579 mA h g-1). However, silicon's large volume expansion and poor conductivity hinder its practical application; thus, binders and conductive additives are added, effectively diluting the active silicon material. To address this issue, reports of 2D MXene nanosheets have emerged as additives for silicon anodes, but many of these reports use high MXene compositions of 22-66 wt%, still presenting the issue of diluting the active silicon material. Herein, this report examines the question of what minimal amount of MXene nanosheets is required to act as an effective additive while maximizing total silicon anode capacity. A minimal amount of only 4 wt% MXenes (with 16 wt% sodium alginate and no carbon added) yielded silicon anodes with a capacity of 900 mA h gSi-1 or 720 mA h gtotal-1 at the 200th cycle at 0.5 C-rate. Further, this approach yielded the highest specific energy on a total electrode mass basis (3100 W h kgtotal-1) as comapared to other silicon-MXene constructs (∼115-2000 Wh kgtotal-1) at a corresponding specific power. The stable electrode performance even with a minimal MXene content is attributed to several factors: (1) highly uniform silicon electrodes due to the dispersibility of MXenes in water, (2) the high MXene aspect ratio that enables improved electrical connections, and (3) hydrogen bonding among MXenes, sodium alginate, and silicon particles. All together, a much higher silicon loading (80 wt%) is attained with a lower MXene loading, which then maximizes the capacity of the entire electrode.
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- Kasturi T Sarang
- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA.
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA.
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- Department of Material Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Material Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA. and Department of Material Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Ulsan, Ulsan 44611, South Korea.
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, USA. and Department of Material Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Rozmysłowska-Wojciechowska A, Karwowska E, Gloc M, Woźniak J, Petrus M, Przybyszewski B, Wojciechowski T, Jastrzębska AM. Controlling the Porosity and Biocidal Properties of the Chitosan-Hyaluronate Matrix Hydrogel Nanocomposites by the Addition of 2D Ti 3C 2T x MXene. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E4587. [PMID: 33076362 PMCID: PMC7602632 DOI: 10.3390/ma13204587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A recent discovery of the unique biological properties of two-dimensional transition metal carbides (MXenes) resulted in intensive research on their application in various biotechnological areas, including polymeric nanocomposite systems. However, the true potential of MXene as an additive to bioactive natural porous composite structures has yet to be fully explored. Here, we report that the addition of 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene by reducing the porosity of the chitosan-hyaluronate matrix nanocomposite structures, stabilized by vitamin C, maintains their desired antibacterial properties. This was confirmed by micro computed tomography (micro-CT) visualization which enables insight into the porous structure of nanocomposites. It was also found that given large porosity of the nanocomposite a small amount of MXene (1-5 wt.%) was effective against gram-negative Escherichia coli, gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus sp. bacteria in a hydrogel system. Such an approach unequivocally advances the future design approaches of modern wound healing dressing materials with the addition of MXenes.
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- Anita Rozmysłowska-Wojciechowska
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland; (M.G.); (J.W.); (M.P.); (B.P.); (A.M.J.)
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- Faculty of Building Services, Hydro and Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Nowowiejska 20, 00-653 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland; (M.G.); (J.W.); (M.P.); (B.P.); (A.M.J.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland; (M.G.); (J.W.); (M.P.); (B.P.); (A.M.J.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland; (M.G.); (J.W.); (M.P.); (B.P.); (A.M.J.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland; (M.G.); (J.W.); (M.P.); (B.P.); (A.M.J.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland; (M.G.); (J.W.); (M.P.); (B.P.); (A.M.J.)
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Malaki M, Varma RS. Mechanotribological Aspects of MXene-Reinforced Nanocomposites. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2003154. [PMID: 32779252 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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MXenes are recently discovered 2D nanomaterial with superior mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties, being commonly employed in a wide variety of critical research areas, ranging from cancer therapy to energy and environmental applications. Due to their special properties, such as mechanoceramic nature with excellent mechanical performance, thermal stability and rich surface properties, MXenes have tremendous potential as advanced composite structures, especially those based on polymers due to a great affinity between macromolecules and the terminating groups of 2D MXenes. MXenes have been extensively explored in metal matrix nanocomposites as well as in solid- or liquid-based lubrication systems owing to the 2D structure and antifriction characteristics. The purpose of the this paper is to provide a comprehensive insight into the material, mechanical, and tribological properties of the MXene nanolayers with discussions on the recent advancements attained from MXene-reinforced nanocomposites starting with the synthesis, fabrication techniques, intricacies of the underlying physics and mechanisms, and finally focusing on the progress in computational studies. This analysis of MXene-based composites will stimulate an emerging field with innumerable opportunities and ample potentials to produce newfangled materials and structures with targeted properties.
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- Massoud Malaki
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Isfahan University of Technology, Daneshgah e Sanati Hwy, Khomeyni Shahr, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University in Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, Olomouc, 783 71, Czech Republic
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Raagulan K, Kim BM, Chai KY. Recent Advancement of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding of Two Dimensional (2D) MXene and Graphene Aerogel Composites. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E702. [PMID: 32276331 PMCID: PMC7221907 DOI: 10.3390/nano10040702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The two Dimensional (2D) materials such as MXene and graphene, are most promising materials, as they have attractive properties and attract numerous application areas like sensors, supper capacitors, displays, wearable devices, batteries, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding. The proliferation of wireless communication and smart electronic systems urge the world to develop light weight, flexible, cost effective EMI shielding materials. The MXene and graphene mixed with polymers, nanoparticles, carbon nanomaterial, nanowires, and ions are used to create materials with different structural features under different fabrication techniques. The aerogel based hybrid composites of MXene and graphene are critically reviewed and correlate with structure, role of size, thickness, effect of processing technique, and interfacial interaction in shielding efficiency. Further, freeze drying, pyrolysis and hydrothermal treatment is a powerful tool to create excellent EMI shielding aerogels. We present here a review of MXene and graphene with various polymers and nanomaterials and their EMI shielding performances. This will help to develop a more suitable composite for modern electronic systems.
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- Kanthasamy Raagulan
- Division of Bio−Nanochemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Korea;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Korea
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- Division of Bio−Nanochemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Korea;
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Hu J, Li S, Zhang J, Chang Q, Yu W, Zhou Y. Mechanical properties and frictional resistance of Al composites reinforced with Ti3C2T MXene. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2019.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zang X, Wang J, Qin Y, Wang T, He C, Shao Q, Zhu H, Cao N. Enhancing Capacitance Performance of Ti 3C 2T x MXene as Electrode Materials of Supercapacitor: From Controlled Preparation to Composite Structure Construction. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:77. [PMID: 34138313 PMCID: PMC7770793 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-0415-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Ti3C2Tx, a novel two-dimensional layer material, is widely used as electrode materials of supercapacitor due to its good metal conductivity, redox reaction active surface, and so on. However, there are many challenges to be addressed which impede Ti3C2Tx obtaining the ideal specific capacitance, such as restacking, re-crushing, and oxidation of titanium. Recently, many advances have been proposed to enhance capacitance performance of Ti3C2Tx. In this review, recent strategies for improving specific capacitance are summarized and compared, for example, film formation, surface modification, and composite method. Furthermore, in order to comprehend the mechanism of those efforts, this review analyzes the energy storage performance in different electrolytes and influencing factors. This review is expected to predict redouble research direction of Ti3C2Tx materials in supercapacitors.
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- Xiaobei Zang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, People's Republic of China.
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Chen X, Zhao Y, Li L, Wang Y, Wang J, Xiong J, Du S, Zhang P, Shi X, Yu J. MXene/Polymer Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications. POLYM REV 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2020.1729179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Xiaoyong Chen
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- The Hospital of Shanxi University, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- The Hospital of Shanxi University, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, China
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Oyedotun KO, Masikhwa TM, Mirghni AA, Mutuma BK, Manyala N. Electrochemical properties of asymmetric supercapacitor based on optimized carbon-based nickel-cobalt-manganese ternary hydroxide and sulphur-doped carbonized iron-polyaniline electrodes. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Wang L, Song P, Lin CT, Kong J, Gu J. 3D Shapeable, Superior Electrically Conductive Cellulose Nanofibers/Ti 3C 2T x MXene Aerogels/Epoxy Nanocomposites for Promising EMI Shielding. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2020; 2020:4093732. [PMID: 32613198 PMCID: PMC7317662 DOI: 10.34133/2020/4093732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In this work, 3D highly electrically conductive cellulose nanofibers (CNF)/Ti3C2Tx MXene aerogels (CTA) with aligned porous structures are fabricated by directional freezing followed by freeze-drying technique, and the thermally annealed CTA (TCTA)/epoxy nanocomposites are then fabricated by thermal annealing of CTA, subsequent vacuum-assisted impregnation and curing method. Results show that TCTA/epoxy nanocomposites possess 3D highly conductive networks with ultralow percolation threshold of 0.20 vol% Ti3C2Tx. When the volume fraction of Ti3C2Tx is 1.38 vol%, the electrical conductivity (σ), electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMI SE), and SE divided by thickness (SE/d) values of the TCTA/epoxy nanocomposites reach 1672 S m-1, 74 dB, and 37 dB mm-1, respectively, which are almost the highest values compared to those of polymer nanocomposites reported previously at the same filler content. In addition, compared to those of the samples without Ti3C2Tx, the storage modulus and heat-resistance index of TCTA/epoxy nanocomposites are enhanced to 9792.5 MPa and 310.7°C, increased by 62% and 6.9°C, respectively, presenting outstanding mechanical properties and thermal stabilities. The fabricated lightweight, easy-to-process, and shapeable TCTA/epoxy nanocomposites with superior EMI SE values, excellent mechanical properties, and thermal stabilities greatly broaden the applications of MXene-based polymer composites in the field of EMI shielding.
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- Lei Wang
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, China
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Lipton J, Weng GM, Alhabeb M, Maleski K, Antonio F, Kong J, Gogotsi Y, Taylor AD. Mechanically strong and electrically conductive multilayer MXene nanocomposites. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:20295-20300. [PMID: 31633712 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr06015d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Polymer nanocomposites offer the opportunity to bridge properties of nanomaterials to the macroscale. In this work, layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is used to demonstrate nanocomposites of 2D titanium carbide nanosheets (MXene) and clay nanoplatelets (montmorillonite) to fabricate freestanding thin films with unique multifunctional properties. These thin films can be tuned by adjusting the thickness to exhibit a tensile strength of 138 MPa-225 MPa, EMI specific shielding effectiveness normalized to thickness and density up to 24 550 dB cm2 g-1, and sheet resistance from 855 Ω sq-1-3.27 kΩ sq-1 (corresponding to a range of conductivity from 53 S m-1 to 125 S m-1). This composite is the strongest MXene-based LbL film prepared to date, in part due to the nacre-like brick-and-mortar structure. Ultra-strong, multifunctional films of this nature are desirable for many applications ranging from membranes, to structural and multifunctional composites, energy harvesting and storage, and materials for aerospace.
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- Jason Lipton
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, New York University, Brooklyn, New York 11201, USA. and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, New York University, Brooklyn, New York 11201, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, New York University, Brooklyn, New York 11201, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, New York University, Brooklyn, New York 11201, USA.
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Tanvir A, Sobolčiak P, Popelka A, Mrlik M, Spitalsky Z, Micusik M, Prokes J, Krupa I. Electrically Conductive, Transparent Polymeric Nanocomposites Modified by 2D Ti 3C 2T x (MXene). Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1272. [PMID: 31370311 PMCID: PMC6723293 DOI: 10.3390/polym11081272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The electrically conductive, transparent, and flexible self-standing thin nanocomposite films based on copolyamide matrix (coPA:Vestamelt X1010) modified with 2D Ti3C2Tx (MXene) nanosheets were prepared by casting and their electrical, mechanical and optical properties and then, were investigated. The percolation threshold of the MXene filler within the coPA matrix was found to be 0.05 vol. %, and the highest determined electrical conductivity was 1.4 × 10-2 S·cm-1 for the composite filled with 5 wt. % (1.8 vol. %) of MXene. The electrical conductivity of the as-prepared MXene was 9.1 S·cm-1, and the electrical conductivity of the MAX phase (the precursor for MXene preparation) was 172 S·cm-1. The transparency of the prepared composite films exceeded 75%, even for samples containing 5 wt. % of MXene, as confirmed by UV spectroscopy. The dynamic mechanical analysis confirmed the improved mechanical properties, such as the storage modulus, which improved with the increasing MXene content. Moreover, all the composite films were very flexible and did not break under repeated twisting. The combination of the relatively high electrical conductivity of the composites filled with low filler content, an appropriate transparency, and good mechanical properties make these materials promising for applications in flexible electronics.
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- Aisha Tanvir
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Trida T. Bati 5678, 760 01 Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
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- Polymer Institute Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava 845 41, Slovakia
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, P. O. Box 2713, Qatar.
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Yu B, Tawiah B, Wang LQ, Yin Yuen AC, Zhang ZC, Shen LL, Lin B, Fei B, Yang W, Li A, Zhu SE, Hu EZ, Lu HD, Yeoh GH. Interface decoration of exfoliated MXene ultra-thin nanosheets for fire and smoke suppressions of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 374:110-119. [PMID: 30981952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) has broad applications as lightweight materials due to its multiple advantages and unique properties. Nevertheless, toxicity emission under fire conditions remains a major concern, particularly in building fire scenarios. To circumvent the problem, it is imperative that an effective flame retardant is sought to suppress the flame and release of combustion/smoke products whilst maintaining the favorable material properties of TPU. In the current work, a simple method is proposed for the preparation and utilization of cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and tetrabutyl phosphine chloride (TBPC) modified Ti3C2 (MXene) ultra-thin nanosheets. During the cone calorimeter tests, significant reduction in peak heat release rate (51.2% and 52.2%), peak smoke production rate (57.1% and 57.4%), peak CO production (39.4% and 41.6%) and peak CO2 production (49.7% and 51.7%) were recorded by the mere introduction of 2 wt.% CTAB-Ti3C2 and TBPC-Ti3C2 to TPU. These superior fire safety properties resulting from the significant reduction of the fire, smoke and toxicity hazards are attributed to the excellent dispersion, catalytic and barrier effect of Ti3C2 ultra-thin nanosheets in TPU. Future applications of exfoliated MXene nanosheets as flame retardant appear to be very promising.
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- Bin Yu
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China; Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 88 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China; School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Hefei University, 99 Jinxiu Avenue, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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Mirkhani SA, Shayesteh Zeraati A, Aliabadian E, Naguib M, Sundararaj U. High Dielectric Constant and Low Dielectric Loss via Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Ti 3C 2T x MXene Nanocomposites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:18599-18608. [PMID: 31025847 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b00393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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As a new class of two-dimensional materials, the MXene family has triggered attention because of its unique electrical and mechanical properties. MXene's excellent electrical conductivity and hydrophilicity make it an ideal option for polymer nanocomposite fabrication. For the first time, polymer nanocomposites of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/Ti3C2T x (MXene) were used for charge storage applications in the X-band frequency range (8.2-12.4 GHz). By implementing solution casting and vacuum-assisted filtration (VAF), flexible thin films with exceptional dielectric properties (solution casting @ 10.0 wt % MXene: ε' = 370.5 and tan δ = 0.11 and VAF @ 10.0 wt % MXene: ε' = 3166 and tan δ = 0.09) were fabricated. The reported dielectric constants in this study are among the highest values obtained in X-band frequency with low dielectric losses. This outstanding performance originates from the high electrical conductivity of synthesized Ti3C2T x MXene (σ ≈ 1.4 ± 0.077 × 106 S/m; the highest reported value for Ti3C2T x MXene to date in the literature), great dispersion state, and the nacre-like structure of the polymer nanocomposites. Combining the exceptional properties of MXene with the effective nacre-like structure, PVA/MXene nanocomposites can be used as a novel charge storage material, fulfilling the requirements of flexible electronics and energy storage devices.
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- Seyyed Alireza Mirkhani
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering , University of Calgary , 2500 University Dr NW , Calgary T2N 1N4 , Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering , University of Calgary , 2500 University Dr NW , Calgary T2N 1N4 , Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering , University of Calgary , 2500 University Dr NW , Calgary T2N 1N4 , Canada
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- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics , Tulane University , New Orleans , Louisiana 70118 , United States
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering , University of Calgary , 2500 University Dr NW , Calgary T2N 1N4 , Canada
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Oyedotun KO, Momodu DY, Naguib M, Mirghni AA, Masikhwa TM, Khaleed AA, Kebede M, Manyala N. Electrochemical performance of two-dimensional Ti3C2-Mn3O4 nanocomposites and carbonized iron cations for hybrid supercapacitor electrodes. Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.01.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hantanasirisakul K, Gogotsi Y. Electronic and Optical Properties of 2D Transition Metal Carbides and Nitrides (MXenes). ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1804779. [PMID: 30450752 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 309] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides, known as MXenes, are a rapidly growing family of 2D materials with close to 30 members experimentally synthesized, and dozens more studied theoretically. They exhibit outstanding electronic, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties with versatile transition metal and surface chemistries. They have shown promise in many applications, such as energy storage, electromagnetic interference shielding, transparent electrodes, sensors, catalysis, photothermal therapy, etc. The high electronic conductivity and wide range of optical absorption properties of MXenes are the key to their success in the aforementioned applications. However, relatively little is currently known about their fundamental electronic and optical properties, limiting their use to their full potential. Here, MXenes' electronic and optical properties from both theoretical and experimental perspectives, as well as applications related to those properties, are discussed, providing a guide for researchers who are exploring those properties of MXenes.
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- Kanit Hantanasirisakul
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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