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Arab N, Hosseini M, Xu G. Emerging trends and recent advances in MXene/MXene-based nanocomposites toward electrochemiluminescence sensing and biosensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 265:116623. [PMID: 39178717 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensing systems have surged in popularity in recent years, making significant strides in sensing and biosensing applications. The realization of high-throughput ECL sensors hinges on the implementation of novel signal amplification strategies, propelling the field toward a new era of ultrasensitive analysis. A key strategy for developing advanced ECL sensors and biosensors involves utilizing novel structures with remarkable properties. The past few years have witnessed the emergence of MXenes as a captivating class of 2D materials, with their unique properties leading to exploitation in diverse applications. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements in MXene-modified materials specifically engineered for ECL sensing and biosensing applications. We thoroughly analyze the structure, surface functionalization, and intrinsic properties of MXenes that render them exceptionally suitable candidates for the development of highly sensitive ECL sensors and biosensors. Furthermore, this study explores the broad spectrum of applications of MXenes in ECL sensing, detailing their multifaceted roles in enhancing the performance and sensitivity of ECL (bio)sensors. By providing a comprehensive overview, this review is expected to promote progress in related areas.
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- Nastaran Arab
- Nanobiosensors Lab, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanobiosensors Lab, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences & Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China.
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Zhang J, Li Z, Yang H, Chen W, Wang Z, Zhou H, Li P, Sun X. Application of MXene composites for target gas detection in food safety. Food Chem 2024; 460:140620. [PMID: 39094338 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Food contamination has long plagued agriculture, posing significant health risks to consumers. The use of volatile gases for food safety detection has proven highly effective, with composite gas sensors that leverage the two-dimensional material MXene exhibiting notable advancements in detecting various target gases. This paper reviews the progress of MXene-based composite gas sensors in the detection of food safety-related gases. The review begins by examining MXene material synthesis methods and then presents an overview of techniques aimed at enhancing MXene-based sensor detection capabilities. Recently, advancements in MXene composite gas sensors tailored for food safety gases have been highlighted. Finally, challenges encountered in gas-sensing applications of MXene-based composites are outlined, alongside predictions for their future development, aiming to offer insights for the application and advancement of intelligent gas sensors for target gases in food safety.
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- Jinfu Zhang
- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China; Shandong Jiashibo Foods Co., Ltd, 262216 Weifang, China.
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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Gaba L, Siwach P, Aggarwal K, Dahiya S, Punia R, Maan AS, Singh K, Ohlan A. Hybridization of metal-organic frameworks and MXenes: Expanding horizons in supercapacitor applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 332:103268. [PMID: 39121831 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and MXenes have gained prominence in the queue of advanced material research. Both materials' outstanding physical and chemical characteristics prominently promote their utilization in diverse fields, especially the electrochemical energy storage (EES) domain. The collective contribution of extremely high specific surface area (SSA), customizable pores, and abundant active sites propose MOFs as integral materials for EES devices. However, conventional MOFs endure low conductivity, constraining their utility in practical applications. The development of hybrid materials via integrating MOFs with various conductive materials stands out as an effective approach to improvising MOF's conductivity. MXenes, formulated as two-dimensional (2D) carbides and nitrides of transition metals, fall in the category of the latest 2D materials. MXenes possess extensive structural diversity, impressive conductivity, and rich surface chemical characteristics. The electrochemical characteristics of MOF@MXene hybrids outperform MOFs and MXenes individually, credited to the synergistic effect of both components. Additionally, the MOF derivatives coupled with MXene, exhibiting unique morphologies, demonstrate outstanding electrochemical performance. The important attributes of MOF@MXene hybrids, including the various synthesis protocols, have been summarized in this review. This review delves into the architectural analysis of both MOFs and MXenes, along with their advanced hybrids. Furthermore, the comprehensive survey of the latest advancements in MOF@MXene hybrids as electroactive material for supercapacitors (SCs) is the prime objective of this review. The review concludes with an elaborate discussion of the current challenges faced and the future outlooks for optimizing MOF@MXene composites.
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- Latisha Gaba
- Department of Physics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Physics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India.
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- Department of Physics, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET), Longowal 148106, India
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- Department of Physics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Physics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Physics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) Chennai Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
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- Department of Physics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India.
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Zaed MA, Abdullah N, Tan KH, Hossain MH, Saidur R. Empowering Green Energy Storage Systems with MXene for a Sustainable Future. CHEM REC 2024:e202400062. [PMID: 39318085 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202400062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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Green energy storage systems play a vital role in enabling a sustainable future by facilitating the efficient integration and utilization of renewable energy sources. The main problems related to two-dimensional (2D) materials are their difficult synthesis process, high cost, and bulk production, which hamper their performance. In recent years, MXenes have emerged as highly promising materials for enhancing the performance of energy storage devices due to their unique properties, including their high surface area, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and exceptional chemical stability. This paper presents a comprehensive scientific approach that explores the potential of MXenes for empowering green energy storage systems. Which indicates the novelty of the article. The paper reviews the latest advances in MXene synthesis techniques. Furthermore, investigates the application of MXenes in various energy storage technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and emerging energy storage devices. The utilization of MXenes as electrodes in flexible and transparent energy storage devices is also discussed. Moreover, the paper highlights the potential of MXenes in addressing key challenges in energy storage, including enhancing energy storage capacity, improving cycling stability, and promoting fast charging and discharging rates. Additionally, industrial application and cost estimation of MXenes are explored. As the output of the work, we analyzed that HF and modified acid (LiF and HCl) are the established methods for synthesis. Due to high electrical conductivity, MXene materials are showing extraordinary results in energy storage and related applications. Making a composite hydrothermal method is one of the established methods. This scientific paper underscores the significant contributions of MXenes in advancing green energy storage systems, paving the way for a sustainable future driven by renewable energy sources. To facilitate the research, this article includes technical challenges and future recommendations for further research gaps in the topic.
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- M A Zaed
- Research Center for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Sunway Materials Smart Science & Engineering (SMS2E) Cluster, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Sunway Materials Smart Science & Engineering (SMS2E) Cluster, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- School of Engineering, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, UK
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Liang X, Li J, Jin H, Wang Z, Feng L. Organic-Inorganic Interfacial Dipole Induced by Energy Level Alignment for Efficient Photocatalytic Sterilization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:49124-49134. [PMID: 39230602 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c10334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Photocatalytic molecules are considered to be one of the most promising substitutions of antibiotics against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. However, the strong excitonic effect greatly restricts their efficiency in antibacterial performance. Inspired by the interfacial dipole effect, a Ti3C2 MXene modified photocatalytic molecule (MTTTPyB) is designed and synthesized to enhance the yield of photogenerated carriers under light irradiation. The alignment of the energy level between Ti3C2 and MTTTPyB results in the formation of an interfacial dipole, which can provide an impetus for the separation of carriers. Under the role of a dipole electric field, these photogenerated electrons can rapidly migrate to the side of Ti3C2 for improving the separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes. Thus, more electrons can be utilized to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) under light irradiation. As a result, over 97.04% killing efficiency can be reached for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) when the concentration of MTTTPyB/Ti3C2 was 50 ppm under 660 nm irradiation for 15 min. A microneedle (MN) patch made from MTTTPyB/Ti3C2 was used to treat the subcutaneous bacterial infection. This design of an organic-inorganic interface provides an effective method to minimize the excitonic effect of molecules, further expanding the platform of inorganic/organic hybrid materials for efficient phototherapy.
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- Xudong Liang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Changzhi University, Changzhi 046011, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
- Institute for Carbon-Based Thin Film Electronics, Peking University, Shanxi (ICTFE-PKU), Taiyuan 030012, China
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Lin S, Wen L, Zhao H, Huang D, Yang Z, Zou Q, Jiang L. Sensitive sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensing of p53 protein based on Ti 3C 2T x MXene nanoribbons and ferrocene/gold. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36910. [PMID: 39290275 PMCID: PMC11407078 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36910] [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: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Since the p53 protein is an important promising biomarker of lung tumor and colorectal tumor, it is very essential to design a highly effective mean to monitor the degree of p53 for the early clinical analysis/therapy of the related tumors. In this work, a sandwich-type electrochemical immunosensing (SES) platform is proposed for the first time to detect p53 via synthesizing Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoribbons (Ti3C2Tx Nb) and ferrocene/gold nanoparticles (Fc/Au) respectively as the sensing substrate and signal-amplifier. The superior electrical property and large surface area of Ti3C2Tx Nb are beneficial to assemble the initial p53-antibodies (Ab1), while the synthesized Fc/Au is devoted to assemble the secondary p53 antibodies (Ab2) and gives a magnified signal. By adopting the Fc molecules as the probes, the experiments reveal the response current of Fc resulted from the SES structure increases along with the p53 increase from 1.0 to 200.0 pg mL-1. A considerable low detection limit (1.0 pg mL-1) is achieved after optimizing several key conditions, it is thus confirmed the as-proposed SES mean exhibits significant application in the detection of p53 protein and other targets.
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- Song Lin
- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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- Sanming Integrated Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sanming, 365000, PR China
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Avinashi SK, Mishra RK, Singh R, Shweta, Rakhi, Fatima Z, Gautam CR. Fabrication Methods, Structural, Surface Morphology and Biomedical Applications of MXene: A Review. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:47003-47049. [PMID: 39189322 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Recently, two-dimensional (2-D) layered materials have revealed outstanding properties and play a crucial role for numerous advanced applications. The emerging transition metal carbides and nitrides, known as MXene with empirical formula Mn+1XnTx, have generated widespread attention and demonstrated impressive potential in various fields. The fabrication of 2-D novel MXene and its composites and their characterizations are applicable to vast applications in different areas such as energy storage, gas sensors, catalysis, and biomedical applications. In this review, the main focus is on the various synthesis methods, their properties, and biomedical applications. This review provides detailed illustrations of MXenes for many biomedical applications, including bioimaging, drug delivery, therapies, biosensors, tissue engineering, and antibacterial reagents. The challenges and future prospects were highlighted in a comprehensive manner, and the existing problems and potential for MXene-based biomaterials were analyzed with the goal of accelerating their use in the biomedical field.
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- Sarvesh Kumar Avinashi
- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramic Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007, India
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Yang Y, Yang S, Xia X, Hui S, Wang B, Zou B, Zhang Y, Sun J, Xin JH. MXenes for Wearable Physical Sensors toward Smart Healthcare. ACS NANO 2024; 18:24705-24740. [PMID: 39186373 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The gradual rise of personal healthcare awareness is accelerating the deployment of wearable sensors, whose ability of acquiring physiological vital signs depends on sensing materials. MXenes have distinct chemical and physical superiorities over other 2D nanomaterials for wearable sensors. This review presents a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements in MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors. It begins with an introduction to special structural features of MXenes for sensing performance, followed by an in-depth exploration of versatile functionalities. A detailed description of different sensing mechanisms is also included to illustrate the contribution of MXenes to the sensing performance and its improvement. In addition, the real-world applications of MXenes-based physical sensors for monitoring different physiological signs are included as well. The remaining challenges of MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors and their promising opportunities are finally narrated, in conjunction with a prospective for future development.
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- Yixuan Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Jiang M, Wang D, Kim YH, Duan C, Talapin DV, Zhou C. Evolution of Surface Chemistry in Two-Dimensional MXenes: From Mixed to Tunable Uniform Terminations. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202409480. [PMID: 39031873 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202409480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Surface chemistry of MXenes is of great interest as the terminations can define the intrinsic properties of this family of materials. The diverse and tunable terminations also distinguish MXenes from many other 2D materials. Conventional fluoride-containing reagents etching approaches resulted in MXenes with mixed fluoro-, oxo-, and hydroxyl surface groups. The relatively strong chemical bonding of MXenes' surface metal atoms with oxygen and fluorine makes post-synthetic covalent surface modifications of such MXenes unfavorable. In this minireview, we focus on the recent advances in MXenes with uniform surface terminations. Unconventional methods, including Lewis acidic molten salt etching (LAMS) and bottom-up direct synthesis, have been proven successful in producing halide-terminated MXenes. These synthetic strategies have opened new possibilities for MXenes because weaker surface chemical bonds in halide-terminated MXenes facilitate post-synthetic covalent surface modifications. Both computational and experimental results on surface termination-dependent properties are summarized and discussed. Finally, we offer our perspective on the opportunities and challenges in this exciting research field.
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- Mengni Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Material Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, 60439, Argonne, Illinois, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Material Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, 60637, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, 210023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Yuan Y, Fan J, Yang Z, Mahurin SM, Luo H, Wang T, Dai S. A Mechanochemically-Triggered, Self-Powered Flash Heating Synthesis of Phosphorous/Caron Composites for Li-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400460. [PMID: 39248667 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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"Flash heating" that transiently generates high temperatures above 1000 °C has great potential in synthesizing new materials with unprecedently properties. Up to now, the realization of "flash heating" still relies on the external power, which requires sophisticated setups for vast energy input. In this study, a mechanochemically triggered, self-powered flash heating approach is proposed by harnessing the enthalpy from chemical reactions themselves. Through a model reaction between Mg3N2/carbon and P2O5, it is demonstrated that this self-powered flash heating is controllable and compatible with conventional devices. Benefit from the self-powered flash heating, the resulting product has a nanoporous structure with a uniform distribution of phosphorus (P) nanoparticles in carbon (C) nanobowls with strong P─-C bonds. Consequently, the P/C composite demonstrates remarkable energy storage performance in lithium-ion batteries, including high capacity (1417 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1), robust cyclic stability (935 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 800 cycles, 91.6% retention), high-rate capability (739 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1), high loading performance (3.6 mAh cm-2 after 100 cycles), and full cell cyclic stability (90% retention after 100 cycles). This work broadens the flash heating concept and can potentially find application in various fields.
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- Yating Yuan
- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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Li X, Zhan M, Liu Y, Tu W, Li H. MXene Synthesis and Carbon Capture Applications: Mini-Review. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202400874. [PMID: 38853144 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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MXenes, a class of two-dimensional transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have garnered significant attention due to their remarkable potential for energy storage, electrocatalysis, and gas separation applications. The fabrication processes of MXene involve building up the MXene structure from constituent elements and the selective elimination of M-A bonds from the precursor MAX. However, considerable efforts are still required to design and develop efficient MXene-based technologies. This review article aims to briefly analyse the synthesis methods employed for MXene production, ranging from direct synthesis and conventional chemical wet etching approach to the more recent molten salt etching technique. The review highlights the advancements made in achieving precise control over the terminal groups, which is paramount for tailoring the properties of MXenes for specific applications. Furthermore, the potential of MXene-based materials for carbon capture applications, particularly in developing advanced adsorbents, is emphasized. The in-depth examination of MXene synthesis techniques and their implications for carbon capture applications provides a solid foundation for developing and optimizing these promising materials.
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- Xinxing Li
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518172, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Zheng Y, Qiao L, Ma Y, Zeng H, Liang J, Ye Q, Shen K, Liu B, Sun L, Fan Z. 4D-Printed MXene-Based Artificial Nerve Guidance Conduit for Enhanced Regeneration of Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2401093. [PMID: 38805724 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Repairing larger defects (>5 mm) in peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) remains a significant challenge when using traditional artificial nerve guidance conduits (NGCs). A novel approach that combines 4D printing technology with poly(L-lactide-co-trimethylene carbonate) (PLATMC) and Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets is proposed, thereby imparting shape memory properties to the NGCs. Upon body temperature activation, the printed sheet-like structure can quickly self-roll into a conduit-like structure, enabling optimal wrapping around nerve stumps. This design enhances nerve fixation and simplifies surgical procedures. Moreover, the integration of microchannel expertly crafted through 4D printing, along with the incorporation of MXene nanosheets, introduces electrical conductivity. This feature facilitates the guided and directional migration of nerve cells, rapidly accelerating the healing of the PNI. By leveraging these advanced technologies, the developed NGCs demonstrate remarkable potential in promoting peripheral nerve regeneration, leading to substantial improvements in muscle morphology and restored sciatic nerve function, comparable to outcomes achieved through autogenous nerve transplantation.
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- Zhilong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Polymer Program, Institute of Materials Science and Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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- Polymer Program, Institute of Materials Science and Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Dental Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Biological Intelligence Manufacturing, Gansu Province, School of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, P.R. China
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Zhang Y, Wang R. Heterointerface engineering of MXene: Advanced applications in environmental remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143054. [PMID: 39121957 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143054] [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: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Contemporary global industrialization, coupled with the relentless growth of the population, has led to a persistent escalation in the emission and accumulation of various toxic and harmful chemicals in the environment, severely disrupting the ecological balance. The development of efficient environmental cleanup materials is a crucial scientific and technological concern. Since the groundbreaking work on Ti3C2Tx in 2011, there has been a huge growing interest in MXene-based composites developed through heterointerface engineering due to its high surface area, hydrophilicity, eco-friendliness, biocompatibility, easy functionalization, excellent thermal/mechanical properties, metal conductivity and rich electronic density. In the area of environmental remediation, MXene-based composites obtained through heterointerface engineering strategies have the ability to effectively remove and systematically monitor contaminants in comparison to virgin MXene, thanks to the synergistic effects and complementary benefits. Heterointerface engineering strategy increases specific surface area, introduces catalytic sites, constructs heterojunctions/Schottky junctions, and facilitates carrier migration and electron-hole separation. These novel MXene-based composites represent significant advances in MXene research and deserve a comprehensive review. Although several excellent reviews and perspectives on the application of MXene-based composites in environmental remediation have been published, there is still a scarcity of comprehensive and systematic assessments on the reliable data and mechanisms of various MXene-based composite materials for pollutant removal and monitoring. In this focused review, the first part briefly introduces the common preparation strategies and characterization methods of single MXene and MXene-based composites, and the second part details the innovative application of MXene-based composites (involving the amalgamation of MXene with metal oxides, metal sulfide, g-C3N4, layered double hydroxides, metal-organic frameworks, single atom/quantum dots, polymers, etc.) in the field of environmental remediation, including carbon dioxide reduction, nitrogen monoxide and volatile organic compounds removal, antibiotic and heavy metal ions degradation, summarizing the relevant performance and mechanisms. Furthermore, the recent advancements in the utilization of MXene-based composites for the sensing of emerging environmental contaminants (antibiotic and antibiotic resistance genes) are summarized. Finally, an outline of the existing challenges and future prospects on this exciting field was narrated for plausible real-world use. This review will help to inspire the diverse design of MXene-based composites and to advance research related to their application in the environmental sector.
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- Yu Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China.
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Afzal S, Rehman AU, Najam T, Hossain I, Abdelmotaleb MAI, Riaz S, Karim MR, Shah SSA, Nazir MA. Recent advances of MXene@MOF composites for catalytic water splitting and wastewater treatment approaches. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143194. [PMID: 39209044 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143194] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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MXenes are a group of 2D material which have been derived from the layered transition metal nitrides and carbides and have the characteristics like electrical conductivity, high surface area and variable surface chemical composition. Self-assembly of clusters/metal ions and organic linkers forms metal organic framework (MOF). Their advantages of ultrahigh porosity, highly exposed active sites and many pore architectures have garnered them a lot of attention. But poor conductivity and instability plague several conventional MOF. To address the issue, MOF can be linked with MXenes that have rich surface functional groups and excellent electrical conductivity. In this review, different etching methods for exfoliation of MXene along with the synthesis methods of MXene/MOF composites are reviewed, including hydrothermal method, solvothermal method, in-situ growth method, and self-assembly method. Moreover, application of these MXene/MOF composites for catalytic water splitting and wastewater treatment were also discussed in details. In addition to increasing a single MOF conductivity and stability, MXenes can add a variety of new features, such the template effect. Due to these benefits, MXene/MOF composites can be effectively used in several applications, including photocatalytic/electrocatalytic water splitting, adsorption and degradation of pollutants from wastewater. Finally, the authors explored the current challenges and the future opportunities to improve the efficiency of MXene/MOF composites.
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- Samreen Afzal
- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Research and Development Division, SciTech International Pvt Ltd, G-10/1 Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Nuclear and Renewable Energy, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, 620002, Russia
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
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Xu W, Shi Z, Yu Z, Peng C, Yang G, Wang HF, Huang J, Cao Y, Wang H, Li L, Yu H. A Sweet Synthesis of MXenes. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:10547-10553. [PMID: 39140754 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) have shown great promise in various applications. However, mass production of MXenes suffers from the excessive use of toxic fluorine-containing reagents. Herein, a new method was validated for synthesizing MXenes from five MAX ceramics. The method features a minimized (stoichiometric) dosage of F-containing reagent (NaBF4) and polyols (glycerol, erythritol, and xylitol) as the reaction solvent. Due to the sweetness of polyols and the low environmental impact, we refer to this method as a "sweet" synthesis of MXenes. An in-depth molecular dynamics simulation study, combined with experimental kinetic parameters, further revealed that the diffusion of F- in the confined interplanar space is rate-determining for the etching reaction. The expansion of interlayer spacing by polyols effectively reduces the diffusion activation energy of F- and accelerates the etching reaction.
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- Wenkang Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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Keneshbekova A, Smagulova G, Kaidar B, Imash A, Ilyanov A, Kazhdanbekov R, Yensep E, Lesbayev A. MXene/Carbon Nanocomposites for Water Treatment. MEMBRANES 2024; 14:184. [PMID: 39330525 PMCID: PMC11434601 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14090184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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One of the most critical problems faced by modern civilization is the depletion of freshwater resources due to their continuous consumption and contamination with different organic and inorganic pollutants. This paper considers the potential of already discovered MXenes in combination with carbon nanomaterials to address this problem. MXene appears to be a highly promising candidate for water purification due to its large surface area and electrochemical activity. However, the problems of swelling, stability, high cost, and scalability need to be overcome. The synthesis methods for MXene and its composites with graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, and cellulose nanofibers, along with their structure, properties, and mechanisms for removing various pollutants from water, are described. This review discusses the synthesis methods, properties, and mechanisms of water purification using MXene and its composites. It also explores the fundamental aspects of MXene/carbon nanocomposites in various forms, such as membranes, aerogels, and textiles. A comparative analysis of the latest research on this topic shows the progress in this field and the limitations for the practical application of MXene/carbon nanocomposites to solve the problem of drinking water scarcity. Consequently, this review demonstrates the relevance and promise of the material and underscores the importance of further research and development of MXene/carbon nanocomposites to provide effective water treatment solutions.
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- Aruzhan Keneshbekova
- Institute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbay Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbay Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbay Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
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- Institute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbay Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, Kazakhstan
- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan
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- Department of "General Physics", Intistute of Energy and Mechanical Engineering Named after A. Burkitbayev, Satbayev University, 22a Satpaev Str., Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan
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Jeong H, Park G, Jeon J, Park SS. Fabricating Large-Area Thin Films of 2D Conductive Metal-Organic Frameworks. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:2336-2346. [PMID: 39073835 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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ConspectusRecent years have witnessed significant interest in two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to their unique properties and promising applications across various fields. These materials offer distinct advantages, including high porosity and excellent charge transport properties. Their tunability allows precise control over various factors, including the electronic structure adjustments and local reactivity modulation, facilitating a wide range of properties and applications, such as material sensing and spin dynamics control. Moreover, the precise crystal structure of 2D MOFs supports rational design and mechanism studies, providing insights into their potential applications and enhancing their utility in various scientific and technological endeavors.To fully unveil the latent capabilities of 2D MOFs and advance their applications across diverse fields, thin film synthesis is crucial. Thin films provide a platform for investigating the intrinsic electrical properties of 2D MOFs with anisotropic structures, enabling the exploration of their unique characteristics comprehensively. Additionally, thin films offer the advantage of minimizing interference at contacts and junctions, thereby enhancing the performance of 2D MOFs for various applications. Furthermore, the properties of thin films can vary with thickness, presenting an opportunity to tailor their characteristics based on specific requirements.In this Account, we present an overview of our research focusing on the synthesis of 2D conductive MOF thin films encompassing two primary methods: chemical vapor deposition and solution processing. The chemical vapor deposition method allows for one-step, all-vapor-phase processes resulting in MOFs with edge-on orientation, controllable film thicknesses ranging from 55 to 662.7 nm, and smooth, homogeneous surfaces. On the other hand, solution-processing introduces a novel MOF, Cu3(HHTATP)2, by reducing interlayer interactions through the addition of pendent Brønsted bases on a ligand, enabling spin coating for thin film synthesis. This method yields a concentrated 2D MOF solution, enabling spin coating for thin film synthesis, where reversible electrical conductivity changes occur through doping with an acid and dedoping with a base. Additionally, we discuss various other synthesis methods, such as interfacial synthesis, layer-by-layer assembly, and microfluidic-assisted synthesis, offering versatile approaches for fabricating large-area thin films with tailored properties. Finally, we address ongoing challenges and potential strategies for further advancement in 2D conductive MOF thin film synthesis. We hope that this Account provides insights for selecting synthesis methods tailored to specific purposes, contributes to the development of varied synthesis techniques, and facilitates the exploration of diverse applications, unlocking the full potential of 2D conductive MOFs for next-generation technologies.
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- Hyebeen Jeong
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
- Institute for Convergence Research and Education in Advanced Technology (I-CREATE), Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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You K, Wang Z, Lin J, Guo X, Lin L, Liu Y, Li F, Huang W. On-Demand Picoliter-Level-Droplet Inkjet Printing for Micro Fabrication and Functional Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402638. [PMID: 39149907 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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With the advent of Internet of Things (IoTs) and wearable devices, manufacturing requirements have shifted toward miniaturization, flexibility, environmentalization, and customization. Inkjet printing, as a non-contact picoliter-level droplet printing technology, can achieve material deposition at the microscopic level, helping to achieve high resolution and high precision patterned design. Meanwhile, inkjet printing has the advantages of simple process, high printing efficiency, mask-free digital printing, and direct pattern deposition, and is gradually emerging as a promising technology to meet such new requirements. However, there is a long way to go in constructing functional materials and emerging devices due to the uncommercialized ink materials, complicated film-forming process, and geometrically/functionally mismatched interface, limiting film quality and device applications. Herein, recent developments in working mechanisms, functional ink systems, droplet ejection and flight process, droplet drying process, as well as emerging multifunctional and intelligence applications including optics, electronics, sensors, and energy storage and conversion devices is reviewed. Finally, it is also highlight some of the critical challenges and research opportunities. The review is anticipated to provide a systematic comprehension and valuable insights for inkjet printing, thereby facilitating the advancement of their emerging applications.
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- Kejia You
- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Future Technologies, Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Future Technologies, Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Future Technologies, Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Future Technologies, Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Future Technologies, Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Zhang X, Zou J, Yan L, Wang G, Li Q, Zhou L. Ti 3O M Oenes: Quantum Spin Hall Effect and Promising Semiconductors for Light-Harvesting. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:8360-8366. [PMID: 39113239 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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The continuous pursuit of novel two-dimensional (2D) materials with intriguing properties has been a driving force in advancing various scientific and technological frontiers. Here, based on a wide range of first-principles calculations, we predicted the existence of a novel family of 2D transition-metal oxides, the Ti3O MOenes (MXene-like 2D transition oxides), and determined its distinctive electronic and topological properties. A pair of 2D antiferromagnetic (AFM) Dirac points precisely located at the Fermi level in the absence of spin-orbit coupling (SOC) is observed in the 1T-Ti3O monolayer. Moreover, upon halogenation on a bare monolayer, 1T-Ti3OCl3 and 1T-Ti3OBr3 monolayers display the quantum spin Hall (QSH) effect with nontrivial helical edge states within the gapless bulk states. Specifically, single layer 1T-Ti3OF3 behaves as an indirect semiconductor with a gap of 0.81 eV, exhibiting a strong light-harvesting capability. The indirect-gap feature can be switched to a direct one by only exerting a small tensile strain of 1.5%. These findings broaden emerging phenomena in a rich family of MOenes, suggesting a novel platform for the development of next-generation nanodevices.
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- Xiaofeng Zhang
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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- School of Electronic Information Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing 408100, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, China
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Qiu N, He J, Huang Q, Du S. Tuning the Surface Stability and Li/Na Storage of MXenes by Controlling the Surface Termination Coverage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311869. [PMID: 38497499 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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2D transition metal carbides and/or nitrides, MXenes, are a class of widely studied materials with great potential for energy storage applications. The control of surface chemistry is an effective approach for preparing novel MXenes and modifying their electrochemical properties. However, an in-depth and systematic atomic-scale study of the effect of surface termination on MXene stability and electrochemical performance is scarce and thus is highly desired. Here, through high-throughput first-principles calculations, 28 stable chalcogen-functionalized M2CTz (M = V, Nb, and Ta, T = S, Se, and Te) under different chemical environments are identified. The reduction of termination coverage improves electrical conductivity but weakens in-plane stiffness. Intriguingly, based on charge transfer mechanism, the diffusion barrier of lithium/sodium atoms on the M2CTz exhibits a volcano-like relationship with termination coverage, and the ion diffusion channel formed in half termination coverage greatly accelerates lithium ion diffusion and returns to or exceeds sodium ion diffusion rate at full termination coverage. V2CSe2/Nb2CSz not only displays the large lithium/sodium capacity (592/409-466 mAhg-1) but also exhibits low barrier energy and open-circuit voltage, suggesting a promising candidate anode material for lithium/sodium-ion batteries. These findings provide insights into the design and fabrication of MXenes and tuning the electrochemical performance of MXenes by controlling termination coverage.
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- Nianxiang Qiu
- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Center for Single-Cell Omics, School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
- School of Computer Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
- Milky-Way Sustainable Energy Ltd, Zhuhai, 519000, P. R. China
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Li D, Zheng W, Gali SM, Sobczak K, Horák M, Polčák J, Lopatik N, Li Z, Zhang J, Sabaghi D, Zhou S, Michałowski PP, Zschech E, Brunner E, Donten M, Šikola T, Bonn M, Wang HI, Beljonne D, Yu M, Feng X. MXenes with ordered triatomic-layer borate polyanion terminations. NATURE MATERIALS 2024; 23:1085-1092. [PMID: 38849556 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01911-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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Surface terminations profoundly influence the intrinsic properties of MXenes, but existing terminations are limited to monoatomic layers or simple groups, showing disordered arrangements and inferior stability. Here we present the synthesis of MXenes with triatomic-layer borate polyanion terminations (OBO terminations) through a flux-assisted eutectic molten etching approach. During the synthesis, Lewis acidic salts act as the etching agent to obtain the MXene backbone, while borax generates BO2- species, which cap the MXene surface with an O-B-O configuration. In contrast to conventional chlorine/oxygen-terminated Nb2C with localized charge transport, OBO-terminated Nb2C features band transport described by the Drude model, exhibiting a 15-fold increase in electrical conductivity and a 10-fold improvement in charge mobility at the d.c. limit. This transition is attributed to surface ordering that effectively mitigates charge carrier backscattering and trapping. Additionally, OBO terminations provide Ti3C2 MXene with substantially enriched Li+-hosting sites and thereby a large charge-storage capacity of 420 mAh g-1. Our findings illustrate the potential of intricate termination configurations in MXenes and their applications for (opto)electronics and energy storage.
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- Dongqi Li
- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, Materials Research Institute, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- CEITEC BUT, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Physical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- CEITEC BUT, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Physical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Chair of Bioanalytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Dresden, Germany
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Bioanalytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- CEITEC BUT, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Physical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany.
- Nanophotonics, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Laboratory for Chemistry of Novel Materials, Materials Research Institute, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry & Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Kaleem Shabbir M, Arif F, Asghar H, Irum Memon S, Khanum U, Akhtar J, Ali A, Ramzan Z, Aziz A, Memon AA, Hussain Thebo K. Two-Dimensional MXene-Based Electrocatalysts: Challenges and Opportunities. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202400047. [PMID: 39042918 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202400047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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MXene, regarded as cutting-edge two-dimensional (2D) materials, have been widely explored in various applications due to their remarkable flexibility, high specific surface area, good mechanical strength, and interesting electrical conductivity. Recently, 2D MXene has served as a ideal platform for the design and development of electrocatalysts with high activity, selectivity, and stability. This review article provides a detailed description of the structural engineering of MXene-based electrocatalysts and summarizes the uses of 2D MXene in hydrogen evolution reactions, nitrogen reduction reactions, oxygen evolution reactions, oxygen reduction reactions, and methanol/ethanol oxidation. Then, key issues and prospects for 2D MXene as a next-generation platform in fundamental research and real-world electrocatalysis applications are discussed. Emphasis will be given to material design and enhancement techniques. Finally, future research directions are suggested to improve the efficiency of MXene-based electrocatalysts.
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- Muhammad Kaleem Shabbir
- Functional nanomaterials Lab (FNL), Department of Chemistry Mirpur, University of Science and Technology (MUST), -10250 (AJK), Mirpur, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Kotli, Kotli, AJK 11100, Pakistan
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- Functional nanomaterials Lab (FNL), Department of Chemistry Mirpur, University of Science and Technology (MUST), -10250 (AJK), Mirpur, Pakistan
- Government Graduate College for Women Jhelum, Jhelum, 49600, Pakistan
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- Government Graduate College for Women Jhelum, Jhelum, 49600, Pakistan
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
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- Functional nanomaterials Lab (FNL), Department of Chemistry Mirpur, University of Science and Technology (MUST), -10250 (AJK), Mirpur, Pakistan
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- Functional nanomaterials Lab (FNL), Department of Chemistry Mirpur, University of Science and Technology (MUST), -10250 (AJK), Mirpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Functional nanomaterials Lab (FNL), Department of Chemistry Mirpur, University of Science and Technology (MUST), -10250 (AJK), Mirpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kotli, Kotli, AJK 11100, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Functional nanomaterials Lab (FNL), Department of Chemistry Mirpur, University of Science and Technology (MUST), -10250 (AJK), Mirpur, Pakistan
- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, Wenhua Road, China
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Mim M, Habib K, Farabi SN, Ali SA, Zaed MA, Younas M, Rahman S. MXene: A Roadmap to Sustainable Energy Management, Synthesis Routes, Stabilization, and Economic Assessment. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:32350-32393. [PMID: 39100332 PMCID: PMC11292634 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04849] [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: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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MXenes with their wide range of tunability and good surface chemistry provide unique and distinctive characteristics offering potential employment in various aspects of energy management applications. These high-performance materials have attracted considerable attention in recent decades due to their outstanding characteristics. In the literature, most of the work is related to specific methods for the preparation of MXenes. In this Review, we present a detailed discussion on the synthesis of MXenes through different etching routes involving acids, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and lithium fluoride, and non-acidic alkaline solution, electrochemical, and molten salt methods. Furthermore, a concise overview of the different structural, optical, electronic, and magnetic properties of MXenes is provided corresponding to their role in supporting high thermal, chemical, mechanical, environmental, and electrochemical stability. Additionally, the role of MXenes in maintaining the thermal management performance of photovoltaic thermal systems (PV/T), wearable light heaters, solar water desalination, batteries, and supercapacitors is also briefly discussed. A techno-economic and life cycle analysis of MXenes is provided to analyze their sustainability, scalability, and commercialization to facilitate a comprehensive array of energy management systems. Lastly, the technology readiness level of MXenes is defined, and future recommendations for MXenes are provided for their further utilization in niche applications. The present work strives to link the chemistry of MXenes to process economics for energy management applications.
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- Mumtahina Mim
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Research
Centre for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of
Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical, Chemical and Industrial
Engineering, University of Engineering and
Technology, 25120 Peshawar, Pakistan
- CAS
Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China
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- Research
Centre for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of
Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- School
of Engineering, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, U.K.
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Jiang J, Zhang H, Tang H, Sheng X, Guo H, Wu X, Zhuo Z, Lu N. Prediction of Halogenated MXenes as Electrode Materials for Halide-Ion Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2024:7962-7969. [PMID: 39074393 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Exploring and developing new rechargeable halide-ion batteries plays an important role in the advancement and growth of the ion battery family. Here, we systematically explored the feasibility of single-layer MXenes and their hydrogenated derivatives as electrode materials for halide-ion batteries via first-principles theory. The calculated results indicate that halide ions (T ions) can be stably and efficiently adsorbed on the surfaces of M2X and M2XH2, with theoretical specific capacities ranging from 227 to 497 mAh g-1. The diffusion barriers of the T ion on MXenes are from 0.55 to 0.10 eV, comparable to those of the Li ion in graphite and LiCoO2. The electronegativity of halide anions displays significant impacts on their discharge voltage plateaus on M2X, with the highest voltage up to 5.60 V for the F ion. As a comparison, the hydrogenation of M2XH2 with less surface activity raises a 2-3 V voltage reduction. All MXene-based full cells of TxTi2C|TyTi2CH2 (where x = 0-2 and y = 2-0) and TxTi2N|TyTi2NH2 (where x = 0-2 and y = 2-0) demonstrated high full battery specific energies for F-, Cl-, and Br-ion batteries, up to 462 Wh kg-1. These results demonstrate the potential of new halide-ion battery designs, paving the way for future research and innovation in battery technology.
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- Jiaxin Jiang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, People's Republic of China
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Zhou Q, Zhu C, Xue H, Jiang L, Wu J. Flexible, Wearable Wireless-Charging Power System Incorporating Piezo-Ultrasonic Arrays and MXene-Based Solid-State Supercapacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35268-35278. [PMID: 38916408 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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With the continuous development of wearable electronics, higher requirements are put forward for flexible, detachable, stable output, and long service life power modules. Given the limited capacity of energy storage devices, the integration of energy capture and storage is a viable approach. Here, we present a flexible, wearable, wireless-charging power system that integrates a piezoelectric ultrasonic array harvester (PUAH) with MXene-based solid-state supercapacitors (MSSSs) in a soft wristband format for sustainable applications. The MSSS as the energy storage module is developed by using Ti3C2Tx nanosheet-loaded inserted finger-like carbon cloth skeletons as electrodes and poly(vinyl alcohol)/H3PO4 gel as electrolytes, with high energy density (58.74 Wh kg-1) and long cycle life (99.37%, 10,000 cycles). A two-dimensional stretchable piezoelectric array as a wireless-charging module hybridizes high-performance 1-3 composite units with serpentine electrodes, which allows wireless power via ultrasonic waves, with a maximum power density of 1.56 W cm-2 and an output voltage of 20.75 V. The overall PUAH-MSSS wireless energy supply system is 2 mm thick and offers excellent energy conversion/storage performance, cyclic stability, and mechanical flexibility. The results of this project will lay the foundation for the development of next-generation wearable electronics.
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- Qin Zhou
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Kong L, Li W, Zhang T, Ma H, Cao Y, Wang K, Zhou Y, Shamim A, Zheng L, Wang X, Huang W. Wireless Technologies in Flexible and Wearable Sensing: From Materials Design, System Integration to Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400333. [PMID: 38652082 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Wireless and wearable sensors attract considerable interest in personalized healthcare by providing a unique approach for remote, noncontact, and continuous monitoring of various health-related signals without interference with daily life. Recent advances in wireless technologies and wearable sensors have promoted practical applications due to their significantly improved characteristics, such as reduction in size and thickness, enhancement in flexibility and stretchability, and improved conformability to the human body. Currently, most researches focus on active materials and structural designs for wearable sensors, with just a few exceptions reflecting on the technologies for wireless data transmission. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art wireless technologies and related studies on empowering wearable sensors. The emerging functional nanomaterials utilized for designing unique wireless modules are highlighted, which include metals, carbons, and MXenes. Additionally, the review outlines the system-level integration of wireless modules with flexible sensors, spanning from novel design strategies for enhanced conformability to efficient transmitting data wirelessly. Furthermore, the review introduces representative applications for remote and noninvasive monitoring of physiological signals through on-skin and implantable wireless flexible sensing systems. Finally, the challenges, perspectives, and unprecedented opportunities for wireless and wearable sensors are discussed.
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- Lingyan Kong
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- IMPACT Lab, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE) and Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics(KLoFE)and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing, 211800, China
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Liu J, Li G, Zhang X, Wei J, Jia H, Wu Y, Liu C, Li Y. Functional group induced transformations in stacking and electron structure in Mo 2CT x/NiS heterostructures. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2024; 36:385001. [PMID: 38848723 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ad5596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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The two-dimensional transition metal carbide/nitride family (MXenes) has garnered significant attention due to their highly customizable surface functional groups. Leveraging modern material science techniques, the customizability of MXenes can be enhanced further through the construction of associated heterostructures. As indicated by recent research, the Mo2CTx/NiS heterostructure has emerged as a promising candidate exhibiting superior physical and chemical application potential. The geometrical structure of Mo2CTx/NiS heterostructure is modeled and six possible configurations are validated by Density Functional Theory simulations. The variation in functional groups leads to structural changes in Mo2CTx/NiS interfaces, primarily attributed to the competition between van der Waals and covalent interactions. The presence of different functional groups results in significant band fluctuations near the Fermi level for Ni and Mo atoms, influencing the role of atoms and electron's ability to escape near the interface. This, in turn, modulates the strength of covalent interactions at the MXenes/NiS interface and alters the ease of dissociation of the MXenes/NiS complex. Notably, the Mo2CO2/NiS(P63/mmc) heterostructure exhibits polymorphism, signifying that two atomic arrangements can stabilize the structure. The transition process between these polymorphs is also simulated, further indicating the modulation of the electronic level of properties by a sliding operation.
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- Jiamin Liu
- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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Sun Y, Li X, Ren Z. Tailoring the ion storage of MXene by aramid nanofibers towards self-standing electrodes for flexible solid-state supercapacitors. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:365403. [PMID: 38865983 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad5728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) are a class of 2D nanomaterials that can offer excellent properties for high-performance supercapacitors. Nevertheless, irreversible restacking of MXene sheets decreases the interlayer spacing, which inhibits the ion intercalation between the MXene nanosheets and finally deteriorates the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors. Herein, aramid nanofibers (ANFs) are mixed with Ti3C2TxMXene to prepare MXene/ANFs composite films. The restacking of MXene sheets is inhibited by the electrostatic repulsion between ANFs and MXene. The ANFs act as intercalation agents to increase the interlayer spacing of the composite films, which can improve the ion storage ability of supercapacitors. Furthermore, the ANFs enhance the mechanical strength of the composite films due to the strong hydrogen bonding interaction and nanomechanical interlocking between ANFs and MXene, endowing the composite films with self-standing property. The resultant composite films are used as electrodes for flexible solid-state supercapacitors to achieve high specific capacitance (996.5 mF cm-2at 5 mV s-1) and outstanding cycling stability. Thus, this work provides a potential strategy to regulate the properties of 2D nanomaterials, which may expand the application of them in energy storage, ionic separation, osmotic energy conversion and beyond.
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- Yue Sun
- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui 235000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui 235000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui 235000, People's Republic of China
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Liu Y, Song Y, Lu Q, Zhang L, Du L, Yu S, Zhang Y. Covalent Bonding of MXene/COF Heterojunction for Ultralong Cycling Li-Ion Battery Electrodes. Molecules 2024; 29:2899. [PMID: 38930966 PMCID: PMC11207039 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as promising renewable electrode materials for LIBs and gained significant attention, but their capacity has been limited by the densely packed 2D layer structures, low active site availability, and poor electronic conductivity. Combining COFs with high-conductivity MXenes is an effective strategy to enhance their electrochemical performance. Nevertheless, simply gluing them without conformal growth and covalent linkage restricts the number of redox-active sites and the structural stability of the composite. Therefore, in this study, a covalently assembled 3D COF on Ti3C2 MXenes (Ti3C2@COF) is synthesized and serves as an ultralong cycling electrode material for LIBs. Due to the covalent bonding between the COF and Ti3C2, the Ti3C2@COF composite exhibits excellent stability, good conductivity, and a unique 3D cavity structure that enables stable Li+ storage and rapid ion transport. As a result, the Ti3C2-supported 3D COF nanosheets deliver a high specific capacity of 490 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, along with an ultralong cyclability of 10,000 cycles at 1 A g-1. This work may inspire a wide range of 3D COF designs for high-performance electrode materials.
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- Yongbiao Liu
- Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 210315, China
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- Henan Electric Power Transmission & Transformation Construction Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Ceramic Energy Materials, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Li Y, Fan L, Xu X, Sun Y, Wang W, Li B, Veroneau SS, Ji P. Hierarchical organic microspheres from diverse molecular building blocks. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5041. [PMID: 38871694 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49379-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Microspherical structures find broad application in chemistry and materials science, including in separations and purifications, energy storage and conversion, organic and biocatalysis, and as artificial and bioactive scaffolds. Despite this utility, the systematic diversification of their morphology and function remains hindered by the limited range of their molecular building blocks. Drawing upon the design principles of reticular synthesis, where diverse organic molecules generate varied porous frameworks, we show herein how analogous microspherical structures can be generated under mild conditions. The assembly of simple organic molecules into microspherical structures with advanced morphologies represents a grand challenge. Beginning with a partially condensed Schiff base which self-assembles into a hierarchical organic microsphere, we systematically synthesized sixteen microspheres from diverse molecular building blocks. We subsequently explicate the mechanism of hierarchical assembly through which these hierarchical organic microspheres are produced, isolating the initial monomer, intermediate substructures, and eventual microspheres. Furthermore, the open cavities present on the surfaces of these constructs provided distinctive adsorptive properties, which we harnessed for the immobilization of enzymes and bacteriophages. Holistically, these hierarchical organic microspheres provide an approach for designing multi-functional superstructures with advanced morphologies derived from simple organic molecules, revealing an extended length scale for reticular synthesis.
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- Yintao Li
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Miao N, Yan Y, Wang J. A rising Layered Boride Family for Energy and Catalysis Applications: Novel Hexagonal MAB phases and MBenes. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400229. [PMID: 38850229 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Over the past decade, conventional MAX phases and MXenes have garnered significant interest, primarily limited to carbides and/or nitrides. However, in 2019, the hexagonal ternary boride Ti2InB2 was successfully synthesized, sparking extensive research into hexagonal MAB (h-MAB) phases and their derived MBenes (h-MBenes). In recent years, h-MAB and h-MBenes have become focal points in the fields of physics, chemistry, and materials science. The unique properties and promising performances of h-MBenes in catalysis, energy storage, spintronics, and electrical devices underscore their considerable potential. Nonetheless, the exploration of h-MAB and h-MBenes is still in its nascent stages, with many anticipated properties and potentials yet to be fully explored. This article introduces the general concepts, crystal structure, and exfoliation properties of h-MAB phases, while also highlighting advancements in the synthesis and applications of h-MBenes. Finally, we discuss future challenges and prospects for the study of h-MAB and h-MBenes.
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- Nanxi Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering Department, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering Department, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering Department, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710072, People's Republic of China
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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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Downes M, Shuck CE, McBride B, Busa J, Gogotsi Y. Comprehensive synthesis of Ti 3C 2T x from MAX phase to MXene. Nat Protoc 2024; 19:1807-1834. [PMID: 38504139 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-024-00969-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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MXenes are a large family of two-dimensional materials that have attracted attention across many fields due to their desirable optoelectronic, biological, mechanical and chemical properties. There currently exist many synthesis procedures that lead to differences in flake size, defects and surface chemistry, which in turn affect their properties. Herein, we describe the steps to synthesize Ti3C2Tx-the most important and widely used MXene, from a Ti3AlC2 MAX phase precursor. The procedure contains three main sections: synthesis of Ti3AlC2 MAX, wet chemical etching of the MAX in hydrofluoric acid/HCl solution to yield multilayer Ti3C2Tx and its delamination into single-layer flakes. Three delamination options are described; these use LiCl, tertiary amines (tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide/ tetrabutyl ammonium hydroxide) and dimethylsulfoxide respectively. These procedures can be adapted for the synthesis of MXenes beyond Ti3C2Tx. The MAX phase synthesis takes about 1 week, with the etching and delamination each requiring 2 d. This protocol requires users to have experience working with hydrofluoric acid, and it is recommended that users have experience with wet chemistry and centrifugation; characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction and particle size analysis are also essential for the success of the protocol. While alternative synthesis methods, such as minimally intensive layer delamination, are desirable for certain MXenes (such as Ti2CTx) or specific applications, this protocol aims to standardize the more commonly used hydrofluoric acid/HCl etching method, which produces Ti3C2Tx with minimal concentration of defects and the highest conductivity and serves as a guideline for those working with MXenes for the first time.
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- Marley Downes
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Habeeb Naser I, Ali Naeem Y, Ali E, Yarab Hamed A, Farhan Muften N, Turky Maan F, Hussein Mohammed I, Mohammad Ali Khalil NA, Ahmad I, Abed Jawad M, Elawady A. Revolutionizing Infection Control: Harnessing MXene-Based Nanostructures for Versatile Antimicrobial Strategies and Healthcare Advancements. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400366. [PMID: 38498805 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The escalating global health challenge posed by infections prompts the exploration of innovative solutions utilizing MXene-based nanostructures. Societally, the need for effective antimicrobial strategies is crucial for public health, while scientifically, MXenes present promising properties for therapeutic applications, necessitating scalable production and comprehensive characterization techniques. Here we review the versatile physicochemical properties of MXene materials for combatting microbial threats and their various synthesis methods, including etching and top-down or bottom-up techniques. Crucial characterization techniques such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM/TEM, FTIR, XPS, and BET analysis provide insightful structural and functional attributes. The review highlights MXenes' diverse antimicrobial mechanisms, spanning membrane disruption and oxidative stress induction, demonstrating efficacy against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Despite translational hurdles, MXene-based nanostructures offer broad-spectrum antimicrobial potential, with applications in drug delivery and diagnostics, presenting a promising path for advancing infection control in global healthcare.
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- Israa Habeeb Naser
- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, AL-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Hillah, Babil, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Al-Manara College for Medical Sciences, Maysan, Iraq
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- Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Mazaya University College, Iraq
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- College of Health and Medical Technologies, Al-Esraa University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Al-Nisour University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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Hussain N, Chae A, Iqbal A, Doo S, Naqvi SM, Hassan T, Lee AS, Oh T, Koo CM. Oxidation of Molybdenum-Based Single-Metallic/bimetallic Carbide MXenes in Aqueous Suspensions: Mechanistic Insights. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:9170-9179. [PMID: 38644569 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Molybdenum carbide MXenes have garnered considerable attention in electronics, energy storage, and catalysis. However, they are prone to oxidative degradation, but the associated mechanisms have not been systematically explored. Therefore, the oxidation mechanisms of Mo-based single-metallic/bimetallic carbide MXenes including Mo2CTx, Mo2TiC2Tx, and Mo2Ti2C3Tx in aqueous suspensions were investigated for the first time in this study. Similar to Ti3C2Tx MXene, Mo-based MXenes were found to undergo oxidative degradation in their aqueous dispersions, leading to the disruption of their crystal structure and subsequent loss of optical and electronic properties. Notably, the Mo2CTx MXene deviated from this typical oxidation behavior as it produced an amorphous product with Mo ions instead of highly crystalline Mo-oxides during oxidation. Similarly, the Mo2TiC2Tx and Mo2Ti2C3Tx MXenes did not yield crystalline Mo-oxides; instead, they produced highly crystalline anatase TiO2 and a Mo-ion-containing amorphous product simultaneously. Furthermore, high-temperature annealing of the oxidized Mo2CTx MXene powder at 800 °C transformed the amorphous Mo-containing product into highly crystalline MoO2 crystals. These findings highlight the unconventional oxidation behavior of Mo-based MXenes, which suggests that the formation of crystalline Mo-based oxides requires a higher activation energy during oxidation than that of TiO2. The unique oxidative pathway reported herein can help elucidate the oxidation mechanisms of Mo-based MXene dispersions and their products. The insights from this study can pave the way for fundamental studies in academia as well as broaden the applications of Mo-based MXenes in various industries.
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- Noushad Hussain
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Centre, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seoungbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Centre, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seoungbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Solution to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Solution to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro 2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Seobu-ro2066, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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Jiang S, Lu L, Song Y. Recent Advances of Flexible MXene and its Composites for Supercapacitors. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202304036. [PMID: 38298129 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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MXenes have unique properties such as high electrical conductivity, excellent mechanical properties, rich surface chemistry, and convenient processability. These characteristics make them ideal for producing flexible materials with tunable microstructures. This paper reviews the laboratory research progress of flexible MXene and its composite materials for supercapacitors. And introduces the general synthesis method of MXene, as well as the preparation and properties of flexible MXene. By analyzing the current research status, the electrochemical reaction mechanism of MXene was explained from the perspectives of electrolyte and surface terminating groups. This review particularly emphasizes the composite methods of freestanding flexible MXene composite materials. The review points out that the biggest problem with flexible MXene electrodes is severe self-stacking, which reduces the number of chemically active sites, weakens ion accessibility, and ultimately lowers electrochemical performance. Therefore, it is necessary to composite MXene with other electrode materials and design a good microstructure. This review affirms the enormous potential of flexible MXene and its composite materials in the field of supercapacitors. In addition, the challenges and possible improvements faced by MXene based materials in practical applications were also discussed.
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- Shiben Jiang
- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P.R. China
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Han Y, Wang L, Zheng B, Wang J, Zhang L, Xiao B. Exploring the potential of MB 2 MBene family as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11112-11120. [PMID: 38590358 PMCID: PMC10999910 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00287c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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In recent years, finding high-performance energy storage materials has become a major challenge for Li-ion batteries. B-based two-dimensional materials have become the focus of attention because of their abundant reserves and non-toxic characteristics. A series of two-dimensional transition metal borides (MBenes) are reported and their electrochemical properties as anode materials for Li-ion batteries are investigated by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The surface of MB2 possesses medium adsorption strength and diffusion energy barrier for Li atoms, which are conducive to the insertion and extraction of Li-ions during the charge/discharge process of Li-ion batteries. Herein, we explore the potential of MB2 (M = Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn) as the anode material for LIBs. Excitingly, the Li atom can be stably adsorbed on the surface of MB2 (M = Sc, Ti, V, Nb, Mo, W) monolayers, and the theoretical capacity of the MB2 monolayer is high (521.77-1610.20 mA h g-1). The average open circuit voltage range is within 0.10-1.00 V (vs. Li/Li+). The relationship between the p-band center of the B atom and the adsorption energy of Li on the surface of MB2 is also investigated. Furthermore, it is found that the charge transfer of Li atom and metallic center in the most stable position is strongly related to the corresponding value of diffusion energy barrier. These results confirm that MB2 monolayers are promising 2D anode materials for Li-ion batteries, demonstrating the application prospects of B-based 2D materials.
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- Ying Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 PR China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212003 PR China
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Kumar S. Fluorine-Free MXenes: Recent Advances, Synthesis Strategies, and Mechanisms. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308225. [PMID: 38054781 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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MXenes, an exceptional class of 2D materials, possess high conductivity, adaptable surface chemistry, mechanical strength, and tunable bandgaps, making them attractive for diverse applications. Unlocking the potential of MXenes requires precise control over synthesis methods and surface functionality. Conventionally, fluorine-based etchants are used in MXenes synthesis, posing both environmental concerns and alterations to surface properties, along with the introduction of certain defects. This prompts the exploration of innovative fluorine-free strategies for MXenes synthesis. This review focuses on environmentally friendly, fluorine-free techniques for MXene synthesis, emphasizing mechanisms and recent breakthroughs in alternative etching strategies. The comprehensive coverage includes electrochemical etching, Lewis acid-driven molten salt etching, alkaline/hydrothermal techniques, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and recent innovative methods. Fluorine-free MXenes synthesis yields terminations such as ─O, ─OH, ─Cl, etc., influencing surface chemistry and improving their properties. The presence of ─OH groups in NaOH etched MXenes boosts their energy storage, while ─Cl functionality from Lewis acidic salts optimizes electrochemical performance. Fluorine-free methods mitigate adverse effects of ─F terminations on MXene conductivity, improving electronic properties and broadening their applications. In addition to traditional approaches, this review delves into novel fluorine-free methods for tailoring MXenes properties. It comprehensively addresses challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives in fluorine-free MXenes.
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- Sunil Kumar
- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering and HMC, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
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Zhang S, Meng L, Hu Y, Yuan Z, Li J, Liu H. Green Synthesis and Biosafety Assessment of MXene. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308600. [PMID: 37974554 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The rise of MXene-based materials with fascinating physical and chemical properties has attracted wide attention in the field of biomedicine, because it can be exploited to regulate a variety of biological processes. The biomedical applications of MXene are still in its infancy, nevertheless, the comprehensive evaluation of MXene's biosafety is desperately needed. In this review, the composition and the synthetic methods of MXene materials are first introduced from the view of biosafety. The evaluation of the interaction between MXene and cells, as well as the safety of different forms of MXene applied in vivo are then discussed. This review provides a basic understanding of MXene biosafety and may bring new inspirations to the future applications of MXene-based materials in biomedicine.
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- Shengmin Zhang
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
- Department of Stomatology, Cangzhou Medical College, Jinan, 061001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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Shou H, Zhou Q, Wei S, Liu H, Lv H, Wu X, Song L. High-Throughput Screening of Sulfur Reduction Reaction Catalysts Utilizing Electronic Fingerprint Similarity. JACS AU 2024; 4:930-939. [PMID: 38559714 PMCID: PMC10976595 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The catalytic performance is determined by the electronic structure near the Fermi level. This study presents an effective and simple screening descriptor, i.e., the one-dimensional density of states (1D-DOS) fingerprint similarity, to identify potential catalysts for the sulfur reduction reaction (SRR) in lithium-sulfur batteries. The Δ1D-DOS in relation to the benchmark W2CS2 was calculated. This method effectively distinguishes and identifies 30 potential candidates for the SRR from 420 types of MXenes. Further analysis of the Gibbs free energy profiles reveals that MXene candidates exhibit promising thermodynamic properties for SRR, with the protocol achieving an accuracy rate exceeding 93%. Based on the crystal orbital Hamilton population (COHP) and differential charge analysis, it is confirmed that the Δ1D-DOS could effectively differentiate the interaction between MXenes and lithium polysulfide (LiPS) intermediates. This study underscores the importance of the electronic fingerprint in catalytic performance and thus may pave a new way for future high-throughput material screening for energy storage applications.
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- Hongwei Shou
- National
Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P. R. China
- CAS
Key Laboratory for Materials for Energy Conversion, School of Chemistry
and Materials Science, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience and
Synergetic Innovation of Quantum Information & Quantum Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P. R. China
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P. R. China
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P. R. China
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, P. R. China
- Zhejiang
Institute of Photonelectronics, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321004, P. R. China
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Ma L, Jiang YK, Xu DR, Fang YY, Li N, Cao DY, Chen L, Lu Y, Huang Q, Su YF, Wu F. Enabling Stable and Low-Strain Lithium Plating/Stripping with 2D Layered Transition Metal Carbides by Forming Li-Zipped MXenes and a Li Halide-Rich Solid Electrolyte Interphase. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318721. [PMID: 38294414 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) layered materials demonstrate prominent advantage in regulating lithium plating/stripping behavior by confining lithium diffusion/plating within interlayer gaps. However, achieving effective interlayer confined lithium diffusion/plating without compromising the stability of bulk-structural and the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) remains a considerable challenge. This paper presents an electrochemical scissor and lithium zipper-driven protocol for realizing interlayer confined lithium plating with pretty-low strain and volume change. In this protocol, lithium serves as a "zipper" to reunite the adjacent MXene back to MAX-like phase to markedly enhance the structural stability, and a lithium halide-rich SEI is formed by electrochemically removing the terminals of halogenated MXenes to maintain the stability and rapid lithium ions diffusion of SEI. When the Ti3 C2 I2 serves as the host for lithium plating, the average coulomb efficiency exceeds 97.0 % after 320 lithium plating/stripping cycles in conventional ester electrolyte. Furthermore, a full cell comprising of LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 and Ti3 C2 I2 @Li exhibits a capacity retention rate of 73.4 % after 200 cycles even under high cathode mass-loading (20 mg cm-2 ) and a low negative/positive capacity ratio of 1.4. Our findings advance the understanding of interlayer confined lithium plating in 2D layered materials and provide a new direction in regulating lithium and other metal plating/stripping behaviors.
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- Liang Ma
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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Li J, Liu H, Shi X, Li X, Li W, Guan E, Lu T, Pan L. MXene-based anode materials for high performance sodium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:425-440. [PMID: 38118189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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As an emerging class of layered transition metal carbides/nitrides/carbon-nitrides, MXenes have been one of the most investigated anode subcategories for sodium ion batteries (SIBs), due to their unique layered structure, metal-like conductivity, large specific surface area and tunable surface groups. In particular, different MAX precursors and synthetic routes will lead to MXenes with different structural and electrochemical properties, which actually gives MXenes unlimited scope for development. In this feature article, we systematically present the recent advances in the methods and synthetic routes of MXenes, together with their impact on the properties of MXenes and also the advantages and disadvantages. Subsequently, the sodium storage mechanisms of MXenes are summarized, as well as the recent research progress and strategies to improve the sodium storage performance. Finally, the main challenges currently facing MXenes and the opportunities in improving the performance of SIBs are pointed out.
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- Junfeng Li
- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.
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Liu K, Wang M, Huang C, Yuan Y, Ning Y, Zhang L, Wan P. Flexible Bioinspired Healable Antibacterial Electronics for Intelligent Human-Machine Interaction Sensing. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305672. [PMID: 38140748 PMCID: PMC10933681 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Flexible electronic sensors are receiving numerous research interests for their potential in electronic skins (e-skins), wearable human-machine interfacing, and smart diagnostic healthcare sensing. However, the preparation of multifunctional flexible electronics with high sensitivity, broad sensing range, fast response, efficient healability, and reliable antibacterial capability is still a substantial challenge. Herein, bioinspired by the highly sensitive human skin microstructure (protective epidermis/spinous sensing structure/nerve conduction network), a skin bionic multifunctional electronics is prepared by face-to-face assembly of a newly prepared healable, recyclable, and antibacterial polyurethane elastomer matrix with conductive MXene nanosheets-coated microdome array after ingenious templating method as protective epidermis layer/sensing layer, and an interdigitated electrode as signal transmission layer. The polyurethane elastomer matrix functionalized with triple dynamic bonds (reversible hydrogen bonds, oxime carbamate bonds, and copper (II) ion coordination bonds) is newly prepared, demonstrating excellent healability with highly healing efficiency, robust recyclability, and reliable antibacterial capability, as well as good biocompatibility. Benefiting from the superior mechanical performance of the polyurethane elastomer matrix and the unique skin bionic microstructure of the sensor, the as-assembled flexible electronics exhibit admirable sensing performances featuring ultrahigh sensitivity (up to 1573.05 kPa-1 ), broad sensing range (up to 325 kPa), good reproducibility, the fast response time (≈4 ms), and low detection limit (≈0.98 Pa) in diagnostic human healthcare monitoring, excellent healability, and reliable antibacterial performance.
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- Kuo Liu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic CompositesBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijing100029China
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Tang Q, Wang Y, Chen N, Pu B, Qing Y, Zhang M, Bai J, Yang Y, Cui J, Liu Y, Zhou B, Yang W. Ultra-Efficient Synthesis of Nb 4 C 3 T x MXene via H 2 O-Assisted Supercritical Etching for Li-Ion Battery. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300836. [PMID: 37926701 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Nb4 C3 Tx MXene has shown extraordinary promise for various applications owing to its unique physicochemical properties. However, it can only be synthesized by the traditional HF-based etching method, which uses large amounts of hazardous HF and requires a long etching time (> 96 h), thus limiting its practical application. Here, an ultra-efficient and environmental-friendly H2 O-assisted supercritical etching method is proposed for the preparation of Nb4 C3 Tx MXene. Benefiting from the synergetic effect between supercritical CO2 (SPC-CO2 ) and subcritical H2 O (SBC-H2 O), the etching time for Nb4 C3 Tx MXene can be dramatically shortened to 1 h. The as-synthesized Nb4 C3 Tx MXene possesses uniform accordion-like morphology and large interlayer spacing. When used as anode for Li-ion battery, the Nb4 C3 Tx MXene delivers a high reversible specific capacity of 430 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 , which is among the highest values achieved in pure-MXene-based anodes. The superior lithium storage performance of the Nb4 C3 Tx MXene can be ascribed to its high conductivity, fast Li+ diffusion kinetics and good structural stability.
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- Qi Tang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Sichuan Research Center of New Materials, Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Chengdu, 610200, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Frontier Science, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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Zhou M, Shen Y, Lv L, Zhang Y, Meng X, Yang X, He Q, Zhang B, Pang L, E P, Zhou Z. Lattice matching and halogen regulation for synergistically induced large Li and Na storage by halogenated MXene V 3C 2Cl 2. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:7554-7562. [PMID: 38362637 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05878f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Suffering from the formation of metal-ion dendrites and low storage capacity, MXene materials exhibit unsatisfactory performance in Li and Na storage. In this study, we demonstrate that the MXene V3C2Cl2 structure can induce uniform Li and Na deposition. This is achieved through coherent heterogeneous interface reconstruction and regulated ion tiling by halogen surface termination. The high lattice matching (91% and 99%) between MXenes and Li/Na, along with positive Cl terminal regulation, guides Li/Na ions to nucleate uniformly on the V3C2Cl2 MXene matrix and grow in a planar manner. Cl termination proves effective in regulating Li/Na ions due to its moderate adsorption and diffusion coefficients. Furthermore, upon adsorption onto the Cl-terminated V3C2Cl2 monolayer, Li4 and Na4 clusters undergo dissociation, favoring uniform adsorption over cluster adsorption. V3C2Cl2 MXenes exhibit impressive Li/Na storage capacities of 434.07 mA h g-1 for Li and 217.03 mA h g-1 for Na, surpassing the Li storage capacity of Ti3C2Cl2 by three-fold and the Na storage capacity of V2C by 1.4 times. This study highlights the regulatory role of Cl surface terminals in dendrite formation and Li/Na ion deposition, with potential applications to other metal-ion storage electrodes.
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- Min Zhou
- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plasma Physics and Application Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Laboratory for Space Environment and Physical Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Laboratory for Space Environment and Physical Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plasma Physics and Application Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
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Li S, Ye Y, Liu X, Yang X, Fang S, Zhou N. Preparation of carbon-coated Fe 2 O 3 @Ti 3 C 2 T x composites by mussel-like modifications as high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202302768. [PMID: 38171767 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202302768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Fe2 O3 with high theoretical capacity (1007 mA h g-1 ) and low cost is a potential anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but its practical application is restricted by its low electrical conductivity and large volume changes during lithiation/delithiation. To solve these problems, Fe2 O3 @Ti3 C2 Tx composites were synthesized by a mussel-like modification method, which relies on the self-polymerization of dopamine under mild conditions. During polymerization, the electronegative group (-OH) on dopamine can easily coordinate with Fe3+ ions as well as form hydrogen bonds with the -OH terminal group on the surface of Ti3 C2 Tx , which induces a uniform distribution of Fe2 O3 on the Ti3 C2 Tx surface and mitigates self-accumulation of MXene nanosheets. In addition, the polydopamine-derived carbon layer protects Ti3 C2 Tx from oxidation during the hydrothermal process, which can further improve the electrical conductivity of the composites and buffer the volume expansion and particle agglomeration of Fe2 O3 . As a result, Fe2 O3 @Ti3 C2 Tx anodes exhibit ~100 % capacity retention with almost no capacity loss at 0.5 A g-1 after 250 cycles, and a stable capacity of 430 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 500 cycles. The unique structural design of this work provides new ideas for the development of MXene-based composites in energy storage applications.
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- Shaoqing Li
- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
- Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd., Xinyu, 338015, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, P. R. China
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Xu J, Li Y, Yan F. Constructed MXene matrix composites as sensing material and applications thereof: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1288:342027. [PMID: 38220263 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.342027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Most studies on MXene matrix composites for sensor development have primarily focused on synthesis and application. Nevertheless, there is currently a lack of research on how the introduction of different materials affects the sensing properties of these composites. The rapid development of MXene has raised intriguing questions about improving sensor performance by combining MXene with other materials such as polymers, metals and inorganic non-metals. This review will concentrate on the construction of MXene-based composites and explore ways to enhance their sensor applications. Specifically, this review describes why the introduction of materials to the system brings the advantage of low concentration and high sensitivity assays, as well as the MXene-based frameworks that have been recently investigated. Lastly, in order to capture the current trend of MXene-based composites in sensor applications and identify promising research directions, this review will critically evaluate the potential applications of newly developed MXene systems.
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- Jinyun Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, PR China; School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, PR China; School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, PR China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, PR China.
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Hussain I, Amara U, Bibi F, Hanan A, Lakhan MN, Soomro IA, Khan A, Shaheen I, Sajjad U, Mohana Rani G, Javed MS, Khan K, Hanif MB, Assiri MA, Sahoo S, Al Zoubi W, Mohapatra D, Zhang K. Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 324:103077. [PMID: 38219341 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Ti-MXene allows a range of possibilities to tune their compositional stoichiometry due to their electronic and electrochemical properties. Other than conventionally explored Ti-MXene, there have been ample opportunities for the non-Ti-based MXenes, especially the emerging Mo-based MXenes. Mo-MXenes are established to be remarkable with optoelectronic and electrochemical properties, tuned energy, catalysis, and sensing applications. In this timely review, we systematically discuss the various organized synthesis procedures, associated experimental tunning parameters, physiochemical properties, structural evaluation, stability challenges, key findings, and a wide range of applications of emerging Mo-MXene over Ti-MXenes. We also critically examined the precise control of Mo-MXenes to cater to advanced applications by comprehensively evaluating the summary of recent studies using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. The critical future perspectives, significant challenges, and possible outlooks for successfully developing and using Mo-MXenes for various practical applications are highlighted.
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- Iftikhar Hussain
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- School of Mechatronics Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan, Chungnam 31253, South Korea
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- Sabanci University, SUNUM Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Tuzla 34956, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Keelung Road, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University Bratislava, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, South Korea.
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- Materials Electrochemistry Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, 50 UNIST-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong.
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Wu Y, Sun M. Recent progress of MXene as an energy storage material. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:215-232. [PMID: 38180501 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00402c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Thanks to its adjustable interlayer distance, large specific surface area, abundant active sites, and diverse surface functional groups, MXene has always been regarded as an excellent candidate for energy storage materials, including supercapacitors and ion batteries. Recent studies have also shown that MXene can serve as an efficient hydrogen storage catalyst. This review aims to summarize the latest research achievements in the field of MXene, especially its performance and application in energy storage. Different synthesis techniques have different effects on the energy storage performance of MXene. In this review, various common synthesis methods and the latest innovations in synthesis methods are discussed. MXene is prone to oxidation, and how to resist oxidation is also an important topic in MXene research. This article introduces the research results on improving the chemical stability of MXene through annealing. In addition, it aims to gain a deeper understanding of the future development and potential of MXene.
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- Yuqiang Wu
- School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100086, P. R. China.
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100086, P. R. China.
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Ravuri S, Wrobel PS, Gorantla S, Bazioti C, Sunding MF, Lis K, Jedrzejewski R, Sartori S, Diplas S, Gunnæs AE, Bachmatiuk A. High yield and wide lateral size growth of α-Mo 2C: exploring the boundaries of CVD growth of bare MXene analogues. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:155601. [PMID: 38194713 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad1c97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Synthesis of Mo2C bare MXenes, without surface terminations groups, via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on metal foils is scientifically a very intriguing crystal growth process, and there are still challenges and limited fundamental understanding to overcome to obtain high yield and wide crystal size lateral growth. Achieving large area coverage via direct growth is scientifically vital to utilize the full potential of their unique properties in different applications. In this study, we sought to expand the boundaries of the current CVD growth approach for Mo2C MXenes and gain insights into the possibilities and limitations of large area growth, with a particular focus on controlling Mo concentration. We report a facile modification of their typical CVD growth protocol and show its influence on the Mo2C synthesis, with growth times spanning up to 3 h. Specifically, prior to initiating the CVD growth process, we introduced a holding step in temperature at 1095 °C. This proved to be beneficial in increasing the Mo concentration on the liquid Cu growth surface. We achieved an average Mo2C crystals coverage of approximately 50% of the growth substrate area, increased tendency of coalescence and merging of individual flakes, and lateral flake sizes up to 170μm wide. To gain deeper understanding into their CVD growth behavior, we conducted a systematic investigation of the effect of several factors, including (i) a holding step time on Mo diffusion rate through molten Cu, (ii) the Cu foil thickness over the Mo foil, and (iii) the CVD growth time. Phase, chemical and microstructural characterization by x-ray diffraction, x-ray photon spectroscopy, SEM and scanning/transmission electron microscopy revealed that the grown crystals are single phaseα-Mo2C. Furthermore, insights gained from this study sheds light on crucial factors and inherent limitations that are essential to consider and may help guide future research progress in CVD growth of bare MXenes.
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- SyamSai Ravuri
- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials Polish Academy of Sciences, Marie Curie-Skłodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physics, Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, NO-0371 Oslo, Norway
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- Materials Physics-Oslo, SINTEF Industry, PO Box 124, Blindern, Oslo NO-0314, Norway
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway
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- Materials Physics-Oslo, SINTEF Industry, PO Box 124, Blindern, Oslo NO-0314, Norway
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- Department of Physics, Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, NO-0371 Oslo, Norway
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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