MXene: an emerging two-dimensional material for future energy conversion and storage applications

The development of two-dimensional (2D) high-performance electrode materials is the key to new advances in the fields of energy conversion and storage. MXenes, a new intriguing family of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have recently received considerable attention due to t...

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability Materials for energy and sustainability, 2017, Vol.5 (47), p.24564-24579
Main Authors: Chaudhari, Nitin K, Jin, Hanuel, Kim, Byeongyoon, San Baek, Du, Joo, Sang Hoon, Lee, Kwangyeol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Batteries
Carbon nitride
Electrical conductivity
Electrical resistivity
Electrode materials
Energy conversion
Energy storage
Energy technology
Interlayers
Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries
Metal carbides
MXenes
Nanomaterials
Nanotechnology
Renewable energy
Storage batteries
Sustainable development
Thermal stability
Two dimensional materials
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Summary:The development of two-dimensional (2D) high-performance electrode materials is the key to new advances in the fields of energy conversion and storage. MXenes, a new intriguing family of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have recently received considerable attention due to their unique combination of properties such as high electrical conductivity, hydrophilic nature, excellent thermal stability, large interlayer spacing, easily tunable structure, and high surface area. In this review, we discuss how 2D MXenes have emerged as efficient and economical nanomaterials for future energy applications. We highlight the promising potential of these materials in energy conversion and storage applications, such as water electrolyzers, lithium ion batteries, and supercapacitors. Finally, we present an outlook of the future development of MXenes for sustainable energy technologies. This review addresses the recent developments and progress in the synthesis, structure and properties of MXenes, as well as their energy conversion and storage and related applications.
ISSN:2050-7488
2050-7496
DOI:10.1039/c7ta09094c