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Zhou S, Zhang Y, Li X, Xu C, Halim J, Cao S, Rosen J, Strömme M. A mechanically robust spiral fiber with ionic-electronic coupling for multimodal energy harvesting. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3643-3650. [PMID: 38764435 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00287c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Wearable electronics are some of the most promising technologies with the potential to transform many aspects of human life such as smart healthcare and intelligent communication. The design of self-powered fabrics with the ability to efficiently harvest energy from the ambient environment would not only be beneficial for their integration with textiles, but would also reduce the environmental impact of wearable technologies by eliminating their need for disposable batteries. Herein, inspired by classical Archimedean spirals, we report a metastructured fiber fabricated by scrolling followed by cold drawing of a bilayer thin film of an MXene and a solid polymer electrolyte. The obtained composite fibers with a typical spiral metastructure (SMFs) exhibit high efficiency for dispersing external stress, resulting in simultaneously high specific mechanical strength and toughness. Furthermore, the alternating layers of the MXene and polymer electrolyte form a unique, tandem ionic-electronic coupling device, enabling SMFs to generate electricity from diverse environmental parameters, such as mechanical vibrations, moisture gradients, and temperature differences. This work presents a design rule for assembling planar architectures into robust fibrous metastructures, and introduces the concept of ionic-electronic coupling fibers for efficient multimodal energy harvesting, which have great potential in the field of self-powered wearable electronics.
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- Shengyang Zhou
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
- Nanotechnology and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, The Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 03, Sweden
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China.
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- Nanotechnology and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, The Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 03, Sweden
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- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping 581 83, Sweden
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- Institute of High Performance Computing, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Fusionopolis Way, Connexis 138632, Singapore
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- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping 581 83, Sweden
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- Nanotechnology and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering, The Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 03, Sweden
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Sheikh TA, Ismail M, Rabbee MF, Khan H, Rafique A, Rasheed Z, Siddique A, Rafiq MZ, Khattak ZAK, Jillani SMS, Shahzad U, Akhtar MN, Saeed M, Alzahrani KA, Uddin J, Rahman MM, Verpoort F. 2D MXene-Based Nanoscale Materials for Electrochemical Sensing Toward the Detection of Hazardous Pollutants: A Perspective. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2024:1-46. [PMID: 39046991 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2024.2379851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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MXenes (Mn+1XnTx), a subgroup of 2-dimensional (2D) materials, specifically comprise transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. They exhibit exceptional electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties, making them well-suited for the detection and removal of pollutants from aqueous environments. Because of their high surface area and remarkable properties, they are being utilized in various applications, including catalysis, sensing, and adsorption, to combat pollution and mitigate its adverse effects. Different characterization techniques like XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-Visible spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy have been used for the structural elucidation of 2D MXene. Current responses against applied potential were measured during the electrochemical sensing of the hazardous pollutants in an aqueous system using a variety of electroanalytical techniques, including differential pulse voltammetry, amperometry, square wave anodic stripping voltammetry, etc. In this review, a comprehensive discussion on structural patterns, synthesis, properties of MXene and their application for electrochemical detection of lethal pollutants like hydroquionone, phenol, catechol, mercury and lead, etc. are presented. This review will be helpful to critically understand the methods of synthesis and application of MXenes for the removal of environmental pollutants.
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- Tahir Ali Sheikh
- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Nanotechnology, Department of Natural Sciences, Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Chemistry department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China
- National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russian
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Adomaviciute-Grabusove S, Popov A, Ramanavicius S, Sablinskas V, Shevchuk K, Gogotsi O, Baginskiy I, Gogotsi Y, Ramanavicius A. Monitoring Ti 3C 2T x MXene Degradation Pathways Using Raman Spectroscopy. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13184-13195. [PMID: 38710100 PMCID: PMC11112979 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Extending applications of Ti3C2Tx MXene in nanocomposites and across fields of electronics, energy storage, energy conversion, and sensor technologies necessitates simple and efficient analytical methods. Raman spectroscopy is a critical tool for assessing MXene composites; however, high laser powers and temperatures can lead to the materials' deterioration during the analysis. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of MXene photothermal degradation and changes in its oxidation state is required, but no systematic studies have been reported. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the degradation of the MXene lattice through Raman spectroscopic analysis. Distinct spectral markers were related to structural alterations within the Ti3C2Tx material after subjecting it to thermal- and laser-induced degradation. During the degradation processes, spectral markers were revealed for several specific steps: a decrease in the number of interlayer water molecules, a decrease in the number of -OH groups, formation of C-C bonds, oxidation of the lattice, and formation of TiO2 nanoparticles (first anatase, followed by rutile). By tracking of position shifts and intensity changes for Ti3C2Tx, the spectral markers that signify the initiation of each step were found. This spectroscopic approach enhances our understanding of the degradation pathways of MXene, and facilitating enhanced and dependable integration of these materials into devices for diverse applications, from energy storage to sensors.
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- NanoTechnas—Center
of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty
of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department
of Organic Chemistry, Centre for Physical
Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute
of Chemical Physics, Vilnius University, Sauletekio Av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- A.J.
Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Materials Science & Engineering
Department, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Materials
Research Center, Ltd., Krzhyzhanovskogo Str. 3, 03142 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Materials
Research Center, Ltd., Krzhyzhanovskogo Str. 3, 03142 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- A.J.
Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Materials Science & Engineering
Department, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry
and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Department
of Nanotechnology, Centre for Physical Sciences
and Technology, Sauletekio
Av. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Ghani AA, Kim J, Park J, Lee S, Kim B, Lim Y, Hussain M, Manchuri AR, Devarayapalli KC, Kim G, Lee DS. Optimization of electrochemical regeneration of intercalated MXene for the adsorptive removal of ciprofloxacin: Prospective mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140544. [PMID: 37907169 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140544] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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2D-Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets intercalated with sodium ions (SI-Ti3C2Tx) were synthesized and utilized in simultaneous adsorption and electrochemical regeneration with ciprofloxacin (CPX). The primary focus of this study is to investigate the long-term stability of SI-Ti3C2Tx MXene and to propose the underlying regeneration mechanisms. The successful synthesis of Ti3AlC2, Ti3C2Tx MXene, and SI-Ti3C2Tx MXene was confirmed using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Electrochemical regeneration parameters such as charge passed, regeneration time, current density, and electrolyte composition were optimized with values of 787.5 C g-1, 7.5 min, 10 mA cm-2, and 2.5w/v% sodium chloride, respectively, enabling the complete regeneration of the SI-Ti3C2Tx MXene. In addition, the electrochemical regeneration significantly enhanced CPX removal from the SI-Ti3C2Tx MXene owing to partial amorphization, disorderliness, increased functional groups, delamination, and defect creation in the structure. Thus, the synthesized nano-adsorbent has proven helpful in practical water treatment with optimized electrochemical regeneration processes.
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- Ahsan Abdul Ghani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Karachi, Main University Road, Karachi, 75270, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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Liu Y, Chen X, Sun J, Xu N, Tang Q, Ren J, Chen C, Lei W, Zhang C, Liu D. Large-scale production of MXenes as nanoknives for antibacterial application. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6572-6581. [PMID: 38024301 PMCID: PMC10662114 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00744h] [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: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance of existing antibacterial agents has become a pressing issue for human health and demands effective antimicrobials beyond conventional antibacterial mechanisms. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have attracted considerable interest for this purpose. However, obtaining a high yield of 2D nanomaterials with a designed morphology for effective antibacterial activity remains exceptionally challenging. In this study, an efficient one-step mechanical exfoliation (ECO-ME) method has been developed for rapidly preparing Ti3C2 MXenes with a concentration of up to 30 mg mL-1. This synthetic pathway involving mechanical force endows E-Ti3C2 MXene prepared by the ECO-ME method with numerous irregular sharp edges, resulting in a unique nanoknife effect that can successfully disrupt the bacterial cell wall, demonstrating better antibacterial activity than the MXenes prepared by conventional wet chemical etching methods. Overall, this study provides a simple and effective method for preparing MXenes on a large scale, and its antibacterial effects demonstrate great potential for E-Ti3C2 in environmental and biomedical applications.
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- Yuchen Liu
- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University 130 Changjiang West Road Hefei 230036 Anhui China
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University Locked Bag 2000 Geelong Victoria 3220 Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Crop Pest Management of Anhui Province, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei 230036 China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Crop Pest Management of Anhui Province, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei 230036 China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University 130 Changjiang West Road Hefei 230036 Anhui China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University 130 Changjiang West Road Hefei 230036 Anhui China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University 130 Changjiang West Road Hefei 230036 Anhui China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University 130 Changjiang West Road Hefei 230036 Anhui China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University Locked Bag 2000 Geelong Victoria 3220 Australia
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- School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University 130 Changjiang West Road Hefei 230036 Anhui China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University Locked Bag 2000 Geelong Victoria 3220 Australia
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Recovery of oxidized two-dimensional MXenes through high frequency nanoscale electromechanical vibration. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3. [PMID: 36596770 PMCID: PMC9810719 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34699-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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MXenes hold immense potential given their superior electrical properties. The practical adoption of these promising materials is, however, severely constrained by their oxidative susceptibility, leading to significant performance deterioration and lifespan limitations. Attempts to preserve MXenes have been limited, and it has not been possible thus far to reverse the material's performance. In this work, we show that subjecting oxidized micron or nanometer thickness dry MXene films-even those constructed from nanometer-order solution-dispersed oxidized flakes-to just one minute of 10 MHz nanoscale electromechanical vibration leads to considerable removal of its surface oxide layer, whilst preserving its structure and characteristics. Importantly, electrochemical performance is recovered close to that of their original state: the pseudocapacitance, which decreased by almost 50% due to its oxidation, reverses to approximately 98% of its original value, with good capacitance retention ( ≈ 93%) following 10,000 charge-discharge cycles at 10 A g-1. These promising results allude to the exciting possibility for rejuvenating the material for reuse, therefore offering a more economical and sustainable route that improves its potential for practical translation.
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Tan AYS, Lo NW, Cheng F, Zhang M, Tan MTT, Manickam S, Muthoosamy K. 2D carbon materials based photoelectrochemical biosensors for detection of cancer antigens. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 219:114811. [PMID: 36308836 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cancer is a leading cause of death globally and early diagnosis is of paramount importance for identifying appropriate treatment pathways to improve cancer patient survival. However, conventional methods for cancer detection such as biopsy, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopy, X-ray and ultrasound are limited and not efficient for early cancer detection. Advancements in molecular technology have enabled the identification of various cancer biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of the deadly disease. The detection of these biomarkers can be done by biosensors. Biosensors are less time consuming compared to conventional methods and has the potential to detect cancer at an earlier stage. Compared to conventional biosensors, photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensors have improved selectivity and sensitivity and is a suitable tool for detecting cancer agents. Recently, 2D carbon materials have gained interest as a PEC sensing platform due to their high surface area and ease of surface modifications for improved electrical transfer and attachment of biorecognition elements. This review will focus on the development of 2D carbon nanomaterials as electrode platform in PEC biosensors for the detection of cancer biomarkers. The working principles, biorecognition strategies and key parameters that influence the performance of the biosensors will be critically discussed. In addition, the potential application of PEC biosensor in clinical settings will also be explored, providing insights into the future perspective and challenges of exploiting PEC biosensors for cancer diagnosis.
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- Adriel Yan Sheng Tan
- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China; Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (CENTAM), Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM), 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (CENTAM), Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM), 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, China
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- Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (CENTAM), Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM), 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (CENTAM), Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM), 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Ahmaruzzaman M. MXenes and MXene-supported nanocomposites: a novel materials for aqueous environmental remediation. RSC Adv 2022; 12:34766-34789. [PMID: 36540274 PMCID: PMC9723541 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05530a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Water contamination has become a significant issue on a global scale. Adsorption is a cost-effective way to treat water and wastewater compared to other techniques such as the Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), photocatalytic degradation, membrane filtration etc. Numerous research experts are continuously developing inexpensive substances for the adsorptive removal of organic contaminants from wastewater. A fresh and intriguing area of inquiry has emerged as a result of the development of MXenes. This article aims to provide a preliminary understanding of MXenes from synthesis, structure, and characterization to the scope of further research. The applications of MXenes as a new generation adsorbent for remediation of various kinds of organic pollutants and heavy metals from wastewater are also summarized. MXenes with altered surfaces may make effective adsorbents for wastewater treatment. Lastly, the mechanism of adsorption of organic contaminants and heavy metals on MXenes is also discussed for a better understanding of the readers.
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- Md Ahmaruzzaman
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar 788010 Assam India
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Koriukina T, Kotronia A, Halim J, Hahlin M, Rosen J, Edström K, Nyholm L. On the Use of Ti 3C 2 T x MXene as a Negative Electrode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:41696-41710. [PMID: 36406498 PMCID: PMC9670687 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The pursuit of new and better battery materials has given rise to numerous studies of the possibilities to use two-dimensional negative electrode materials, such as MXenes, in lithium-ion batteries. Nevertheless, both the origin of the capacity and the reasons for significant variations in the capacity seen for different MXene electrodes still remain unclear, even for the most studied MXene: Ti3C2 T x . Herein, freestanding Ti3C2 T x MXene films, composed only of Ti3C2 T x MXene flakes, are studied as additive-free negative lithium-ion battery electrodes, employing lithium metal half-cells and a combination of chronopotentiometry, cyclic voltammetry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy experiments. The aim of this study is to identify the redox reactions responsible for the observed reversible and irreversible capacities of Ti3C2 T x -based lithium-ion batteries as well as the reasons for the significant capacity variation seen in the literature. The results demonstrate that the reversible capacity mainly stems from redox reactions involving the T x -Ti-C titanium species situated on the surfaces of the MXene flakes, whereas the Ti-C titanium present in the core of the flakes remains electro-inactive. While a relatively low reversible capacity is obtained for electrodes composed of pristine Ti3C2 T x MXene flakes, significantly higher capacities are seen after having exposed the flakes to water and air prior to the manufacturing of the electrodes. This is ascribed to a change in the titanium oxidation state at the surfaces of the MXene flakes, resulting in increased concentrations of Ti(II), Ti(III), and Ti(IV) in the T x -Ti-C surface species. The significant irreversible capacity seen in the first cycles is mainly attributed to the presence of residual water in the Ti3C2 T x electrodes. As the capacities of Ti3C2 T x MXene negative electrodes depend on the concentration of Ti(II), Ti(III), and Ti(IV) in the T x -Ti-C surface species and the water content, different capacities can be expected when using different manufacturing, pretreatment, and drying procedures.
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- Tatiana Koriukina
- The
Ångström Advanced Battery Center, Department of Chemistry-Ångström
Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
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- The
Ångström Advanced Battery Center, Department of Chemistry-Ångström
Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Materials
Design Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, 58183 Linköping, Sweden
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- The
Ångström Advanced Battery Center, Department of Chemistry-Ångström
Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Materials
Design Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, 58183 Linköping, Sweden
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- The
Ångström Advanced Battery Center, Department of Chemistry-Ångström
Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
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- The
Ångström Advanced Battery Center, Department of Chemistry-Ångström
Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 538, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
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Peera SG, Koutavarapu R, Chao L, Singh L, Murugadoss G, Rajeshkhanna G. 2D MXene Nanomaterials as Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER): A Review. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1499. [PMID: 36144122 PMCID: PMC9500977 DOI: 10.3390/mi13091499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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MXenes, a novel family of 2D transition metal carbide, nitride and carbonitride materials, have been gaining tremendous interest in recent days as potential electrocatalysts for various electrochemical reactions, including hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). MXenes are characterized by their etchable metal layers, excellent structural stability, versatility for heteroatoms doping, excellent electronic conductivity, unique surface functional groups and admirable surface area, suitable for the role of electrocatalyst/support in electrochemical reactions, such as HER. In this review article, we summarized recent developments in MXene-based electrocatalysts synthesis and HER performance in terms of the theoretical and experimental point of view. We systematically evaluated the superiority of the MXene-based catalysts over traditional Pt/C catalysts in terms of HER kinetics, Tafel slope, overpotential and stability, both in acidic and alkaline electrolytic environments. We also pointed out the motives behind the electro catalytic enhancements, the effect of synthesis conditions, heteroatom doping, the effect of surface terminations on the electrocatalytic active sites of various MXenes families. At the end, various possible approaches were recommended for a deeper understanding of the active sites and catalytic improvement of MXenes catalysts for HER.
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- Shaik Gouse Peera
- Department of Environmental Science, Keimyung University, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Korea
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- Department of Robotics Engineering, College of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Engineering Research Center for Hydrogen Energy Materials and Devices, Faculty of Materials Metallurgy and Chemistry, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University, Mandi 175001, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Department of Civil Engineering, Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 600119, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal 506004, Telangana, India
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Fagerli F, Wang Z, Grande T, Kaland H, Selbach SM, Wagner NP, Wiik K. Removing Fluoride-Terminations from Multilayered V 2C T x MXene by Gas Hydrolyzation. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:23790-23799. [PMID: 35847260 PMCID: PMC9280772 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two-dimensional MXenes have shown great promise for many different applications, but in order to fully utilize their potential, control of their termination groups is essential. Here we demonstrate hydrolyzation with a continuous gas flow as a method to remove F-terminations from multilayered V2CT x particles, in order to prepare nearly F-free and partly bare vanadium carbide MXene. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the substitution of F-terminations is thermodynamically feasible and presents partly nonterminated V2CO as the dominating hydrolyzation product. Hydrolyzation at elevated temperatures reduced the F content but only subtly changed the O content, as inferred from spectroscopic data. The ideal hydrolyzation temperature was found to be 300 °C, as a degradation of the V2CT x phase and a transition to vanadium oxycarbides and V2O3 were observed at higher temperature. When tested as electrodes in Li-ion batteries, the hydrolyzed MXene demonstrated a reduced polarization compared with the pristine MXene, but no change in intercalation voltage was observed. Annealing in dry Ar did not result in the same F reduction, and the importance of water vapor was concluded, demonstrating hydrolyzation as a new and efficient method to control the surface terminations of multilayered V2CT x post etching. These results also provide new insights on the thermal stability of V2CT x MXene in hydrated atmospheres.
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- Frode
Håskjold Fagerli
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
- SINTEF
Industry, Richard Birkelands
vei 3, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
- SINTEF
Industry, Richard Birkelands
vei 3, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands vei 12, NO-7034 Trondheim, Norway
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Hart JL, Hantanasirisakul K, Gogotsi Y, Taheri ML. Termination-Property Coupling via Reversible Oxygen Functionalization of MXenes. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2022; 2:433-439. [PMID: 36281254 PMCID: PMC9585631 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.2c00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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MXenes are a growing
family of 2D transition-metal carbides and
nitrides, which display excellent performance in myriad of applications.
Theoretical calculations suggest that manipulation of the MXene surface
termination (such as =O or −F) could strongly alter
their functional properties; however, experimental control of the
MXene surface termination is still in the developmental stage. Here,
we demonstrate that annealing MXenes in an Ar + O2 low-power
plasma results in increased =O functionalization with minimal
formation of secondary phases. We apply this method to two MXenes,
Ti2CTx and Mo2TiC2Tx (Tx represents the mixed surface termination), and show that in both
cases, the increased =O content increases the electrical resistance
and decreases the surface transition-metal’s electron count.
For Mo2TiC2Ox, we
show that the O content can be reversibly altered through successive
vacuum and plasma annealing. This work provides an effective way to
tune MXene surface functionalization, which may unlock exciting surface-dependent
properties.
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- James L. Hart
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
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Long Y, Tao Y, Shang T, Yang H, Sun Z, Chen W, Yang Q. Roles of Metal Ions in MXene Synthesis, Processing and Applications: A Perspective. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2200296. [PMID: 35218319 PMCID: PMC9036030 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202200296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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With a decade of effort, significant progress has been achieved in the synthesis, processing, and applications of MXenes. Metal ions play many crucial roles, such as in MXene delamination, structure regulation, surface modification, MXene composite construction, and even some unique applications. The different roles of metal ions are attributed to their many interactions with MXenes and the unique nature of MXenes, including their layered structure, surface chemistry, and the existence of multi-valent transition metals. Interactions with metal ions are crucial for the energy storage of MXene electrodes, especially in metal ion batteries and supercapacitors with neutral electrolytes. This review aims to provide a good understanding of the interactions between metal ions and MXenes, including the classification and fundamental chemistry of their interactions, in order to achieve their more effective utilization and rational design. It also provides new perspectives on MXene evolution and exfoliation, which may suggest optimized synthesis strategies. In this respect, the different effects of metal ions on MXene synthesis and processing are clarified, and the corresponding mechanisms are elaborated. Research progress on the roles metal ions have in MXene applications is also introduced.
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- Yu Long
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin UniversityInternational Campus of Tianjin UniversityBinhai New CityFuzhou350207China
- Department of ChemistryNational University of Singapore3 Science Drive 3Singapore117543Singapore
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- Nanoyang GroupState Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of EducationShanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional MaterialsDepartment of ChemistryShanghai Normal UniversityShanghai200234China
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- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin UniversityInternational Campus of Tianjin UniversityBinhai New CityFuzhou350207China
- Department of ChemistryNational University of Singapore3 Science Drive 3Singapore117543Singapore
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- Department of ChemistryNational University of Singapore3 Science Drive 3Singapore117543Singapore
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- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin UniversityInternational Campus of Tianjin UniversityBinhai New CityFuzhou350207China
- Department of ChemistryNational University of Singapore3 Science Drive 3Singapore117543Singapore
- Department of PhysicsNational University of Singapore2 Science Drive 3Singapore117542Singapore
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- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin UniversityInternational Campus of Tianjin UniversityBinhai New CityFuzhou350207China
- Nanoyang GroupState Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyTianjin UniversityTianjin300072China
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Zaman W, Matsumoto RA, Thompson MW, Liu YH, Bootwala Y, Dixit MB, Nemsak S, Crumlin E, Hatzell MC, Cummings PT, Hatzell KB. In situ investigation of water on MXene interfaces. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2021; 118:e2108325118. [PMID: 34845014 PMCID: PMC8670518 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2108325118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A continuum of water populations can exist in nanoscale layered materials, which impacts transport phenomena relevant for separation, adsorption, and charge storage processes. Quantification and direct interrogation of water structure and organization are important in order to design materials with molecular-level control for emerging energy and water applications. Through combining molecular simulations with ambient-pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy, we directly probe hydration mechanisms at confined and nonconfined regions in nanolayered transition-metal carbide materials. Hydrophobic (K+) cations decrease water mobility within the confined interlayer and accelerate water removal at nonconfined surfaces. Hydrophilic cations (Li+) increase water mobility within the confined interlayer and decrease water-removal rates at nonconfined surfaces. Solutes, rather than the surface terminating groups, are shown to be more impactful on the kinetics of water adsorption and desorption. Calculations from grand canonical molecular dynamics demonstrate that hydrophilic cations (Li+) actively aid in water adsorption at MXene interfaces. In contrast, hydrophobic cations (K+) weakly interact with water, leading to higher degrees of water ordering (orientation) and faster removal at elevated temperatures.
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- Wahid Zaman
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235;
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
- Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Dahlqvist M, Zhou J, Persson I, Ahmed B, Lu J, Halim J, Tao Q, Palisaitis J, Thörnberg J, Helmer P, Hultman L, Persson POÅ, Rosen J. Out-Of-Plane Ordered Laminate Borides and Their 2D Ti-Based Derivative from Chemical Exfoliation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2008361. [PMID: 34350624 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202008361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Exploratory theoretical predictions in uncharted structural and compositional space are integral to materials discoveries. Inspired by M5 SiB2 (T2) phases, the finding of a family of laminated quaternary metal borides, M'4 M″SiB2 , with out-of-plane chemical order is reported here. 11 chemically ordered phases as well as 40 solid solutions, introducing four elements previously not observed in these borides are predicted. The predictions are experimentally verified for Ti4 MoSiB2 , establishing Ti as part of the T2 boride compositional space. Chemical exfoliation of Ti4 MoSiB2 and select removal of Si and MoB2 sub-layers is validated by derivation of a 2D material, TiOx Cly , of high yield and in the form of delaminated sheets. These sheets have an experimentally determined direct band gap of ≈4.1 eV, and display characteristics suitable for supercapacitor applications. The results take the concept of chemical exfoliation beyond currently available 2D materials, and expands the envelope of 3D and 2D candidates, and their applications.
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- Martin Dahlqvist
- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
- Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83, Sweden
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Alijani H, Rezk AR, Khosravi Farsani MM, Ahmed H, Halim J, Reineck P, Murdoch BJ, El-Ghazaly A, Rosen J, Yeo LY. Acoustomicrofluidic Synthesis of Pristine Ultrathin Ti 3C 2T z MXene Nanosheets and Quantum Dots. ACS NANO 2021; 15:12099-12108. [PMID: 34184875 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c03428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The conversion of layered transition metal carbides and/or nitrides (MXenes) into zero-dimensional structures with thicknesses and lateral dimensions of a few nanometers allows these recently discovered materials with exceptional electronic properties to exploit the additional benefits of quantum confinement, edge effects, and large surface area. Conventional methods for the conversion of MXene nanosheets and quantum dots, however, involve extreme conditions such as high temperatures and/or harsh chemicals that, among other disadvantages, lead to significant degradation of the material as a consequence of their oxidation. Herein, we show that the large surface acceleration-on the order of 10 million g's-produced by high-frequency (10 MHz) nanometer-order electromechanical vibrations on a chip-scale piezoelectric substrate is capable of efficiently nebulizing, and consequently dimensionally reducing, a suspension of multilayer Ti3C2Tz (MXene) into predominantly monolayer nanosheets and quantum dots while, importantly, preserving the material from any appreciable oxidation. As an example application, we show that the high-purity MXene quantum dots produced using this room-temperature chemical-free synthesis method exhibit superior performance as electrode materials for electrochemical sensing of hydrogen peroxide compared to the highly oxidized samples obtained through conventional hydrothermal synthesis. The ability to detect concentrations as low as 5 nM is a 10-fold improvement to the best reported performance of Ti3C2Tz MXene electrochemical sensors to date.
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- Hossein Alijani
- Micro/Nanophysics Research Laboratory, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Micro/Nanophysics Research Laboratory, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Micro/Nanophysics Research Laboratory, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping SE-58183, Sweden
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy & Microanalysis Facility, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping SE-58183, Sweden
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- Thin Film Physics Division, Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping SE-58183, Sweden
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- Micro/Nanophysics Research Laboratory, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Wen D, Wang X, Liu L, Hu C, Sun C, Wu Y, Zhao Y, Zhang J, Liu X, Ying G. Inkjet Printing Transparent and Conductive MXene (Ti 3C 2Tx) Films: A Strategy for Flexible Energy Storage Devices. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:17766-17780. [PMID: 33843188 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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MXene is a generic name for a large family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides or nitrides, which show great promise in the field of transparent supercapacitors. However, the manufacturing of supercapacitor electrodes with a high charge storage capacity and desirable transmittance is a challenging task. Herein, a low-cost, large-scale, and rapid preparation of flexible and transparent MXene films via inkjet printing is reported. The MXene films realized the sheet resistance (Rs) of 1.66 ± 0.16 MΩ sq-1 to 1.47 ± 0.1 kΩ sq-1 at the transmissivity of 87-24% (λ = 550 nm), respectively, corresponding to the figure of merit (the ratio of electronic to optical conductivity, σDC/σOP) of ∼0.0012 to 0.13. Furthermore, the potential of inkjet-printed transparent MXene films in transparent supercapacitors was assessed by electrochemical characterization. The MXene film, with a transmittance of 24%, exhibited a superior areal capacitance of 887.5 μF cm-2 and retained 85% of the initial capacitance after 10,000 charge/discharge cycles at the scan rate of 10 mV s-1. Interestingly, the areal capacitance (192 μF cm-2) of an assembled symmetric MXene transparent supercapacitor, with a high transmittance of 73%, still surpasses the performance of previously reported graphene and single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)-based transparent electrodes. The convenient manufacturing and superior electrochemical performance of inkjet-printed flexible and transparent MXene films widen the application horizon of this strategy for flexible energy storage devices.
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- Dong Wen
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
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MXene-Based Aptasensor: Characterization and High-Performance Voltammetry Detection of Deoxynivalenol. BIONANOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-021-00847-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Shayesteh Zeraati A, Mirkhani SA, Sun P, Naguib M, Braun PV, Sundararaj U. Improved synthesis of Ti 3C 2T x MXenes resulting in exceptional electrical conductivity, high synthesis yield, and enhanced capacitance. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:3572-3580. [PMID: 33538284 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr06671k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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For the first time, an "Evaporated-Nitrogen" Minimally Intensive Layer Delamination (EN-MILD) synthesis approach is reported to synthesize exceptionally high quality MXene sheets. In the EN-MILD method, the concentrations of acids and Li-ions are continuously increased during the etching process. By implementing the EN-MILD approach, the electrical conductivity increases up to 2.4 × 104 S cm-1, which is the highest reported value to date for Ti3C2Tx MXenes (a traditional MILD approach results in a conductivity of 5.8 × 103 S cm-1). This significant improvement in electrical conductivity arises from the high quality of the synthesized MXene sheets as well as a larger flake size. The EN-MILD synthesis approach also offers high yield of delaminated single MXene layers (up to ∼60% after the first round of washing/centrifugation) and high colloidal concentrations (up to 31 mg ml-1). The working electrode prepared from free-standing MXene paper shows an exceptional capacitance of ≈490 F g-1 at 1 A g-1 in a supercapacitor, which is among the highest values reported for MXene-based supercapacitor electrodes. The exceptional electrical conductivity, high yield of delaminated MXene single layers, and high colloidal concentration of the EN-MILD approach significantly expand the applications of MXenes.
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- Ali Shayesteh Zeraati
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Canada T2N 1N4. and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Research Laboratory, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Canada T2N 1N4.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Research Laboratory, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Research Laboratory, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Canada T2N 1N4.
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Yang C, Yang L, Chai Z, Zheng X, Li J, Yang Y, Zhu J, Jin X, Li Q, Xu D. Alternate‐stacked Li
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flexible film as a current collector‐free, high‐capacity and robust cathode for rechargeable Mg batteries. NANO SELECT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Chaoran Yang
- College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking University Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking University Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry ‐ Ångström LaboratoryUppsala University Uppsala 75121 Sweden
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking University Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development (RIPED) PetroChina Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking University Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry ‐ Ångström LaboratoryUppsala University Uppsala 75121 Sweden
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development (RIPED) PetroChina Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking University Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringPeking University Beijing 100871 P. R. China
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