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MXenes and their transformation to composites for potential applications

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Summary: The study successfully designed and prepared efficient, cost-effective, and durable non-platinum based electrocatalysts through the fabrication of a 3D porous N-doped graphene hybrid structure. These materials exhibited comparable catalytic activity to commercial platinum-based materials in the ORR, along with superior long-term stability.

JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Materials Science, Ceramics

Review MXenes as a new type of nanomaterial for environmental applications in the photocatalytic degradation of water pollutants

Xiaofang Feng et al.

Summary: Two-dimensional titanium carbide (MXene) is a promising material in the field of environmental photocatalysis due to its adjustable bandgap, structural stability, high conductivity, and hydrophilicity. By modifying MXene with heterojunctions and Schottky junctions, the photocatalytic performance can be significantly improved, especially in degrading organic pollutants in the environment.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Enhanced adsorption performance for selected pharmaceutical compounds by sonicated Ti3C2TX MXene

Sewoon Kim et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the adsorption performance of MXene for pharmaceutical compounds, showing the best adsorption of AMT at pH 7. Sonication significantly enhanced the adsorption performance of MXene, with lower frequencies demonstrating better effects.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A dual utilization strategy of lignosulfonate for MXene asymmetric supercapacitor with high area energy density

Liang Ma et al.

Summary: The synthesis of LS-modified MXene-reduced graphene oxide aerogel is reported for the first time, showing superior electrochemical performance in supercapacitor electrodes. The aerogel exhibits high specific capacitance, excellent rate performance, and long-term stability. Additionally, an all-pseudocapacitive asymmetric supercapacitor utilizing LS-functionalized graphene oxide aerogel demonstrates high energy density and capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Highly stable H2V3O8/Mxene cathode for Zn-ion batteries with superior rate performance and long lifespan

Chaozheng Liu et al.

Summary: The low electrical conductivity of the cathode in rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries (RAZIBs) restricts rate capability and cycling life, but a composite of non-oriented H2V3O8 nanowires on 2D Mxene sheets has shown enhanced performance. Additionally, solid-state ZIBs with a polyacrylamide/cellulose nanofiber hydrogel electrolyte exhibit high capacities and long cycle life even in harsh environments like freezing and heating.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Recent advances in transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes): Characteristics, environmental remediation and challenges

You Wu et al.

Summary: MXenes, as emerging 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides, show great potential for environmental applications due to their unique properties such as hydrophilicity, metallic conductivity, versatile surface chemistry, and 2D layered atomic structure. Various design strategies can improve the performance of MXenes in environmental applications, and a targeted description of their properties and abilities for specific environmental applications is provided. Challenges and perspectives in this field are proposed to facilitate the further development of MXenes in environmental applications.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Manufacturing

Highly thermal conductivity and flame retardant flexible graphene/MXene paper based on an optimized interface and nacre laminated structure

Yingchun Liu et al.

Summary: By optimizing the interface structure, researchers have successfully fabricated flexible graphene/MXene (GM) films, improving thermal conductivity and enhancing flame retardancy. GM films exhibit excellent thermal conduction and flame retardancy, making them suitable for electronic device cooling applications.

COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Porosity-adjustable MXene film with transverse and longitudinal ion channels for flexible supercapacitors

Daotong Zhang et al.

Summary: The introduction of hierarchically porous carbon (HPC) into Ti3C2Tx film effectively prevents self-restacking of nanosheets and facilitates rapid ion transport in both transverse and longitudinal directions. This approach enables control over porosity and specific surface area, leading to improved performance of supercapacitors with high stability, capacitance, energy density, and capacitance retention.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Multifunctional PAN UF membrane modified with 3D-MXene/O-MWCNT nanostructures for the removal of complex oil and dyes from industrial wastewater

Temitope Fausat Ajibade et al.

Summary: In conclusion, this study introduced a game-changing approach by modifying a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) UF membrane with a 3D nanostructured composite, which successfully improved the treatment performance of complex oily wastewater. The composite membrane exhibited high separation performance of soluble dye-oil-water emulsion and excellent antifouling and anti-swelling properties, due to the synergetic effects conferred by the 3D nanostructures.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Carbon-Based Materials for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to C2+ Oxygenates: Recent Progress and Remaining Challenges

Kun Zhao et al.

Summary: This review summarizes recent progress in the formation of C2+ oxygenates from CO2 reduction on carbon-based materials, highlighting strategies for achieving C-C coupling, the relationship between intermediate adsorption energy and selectivity of oxygenate production, and mechanisms of C2+ oxygenate generation and active site fabrication on carbon-based materials. Challenges and opportunities for electrochemical conversion of CO2 into C2+ oxygenates were discussed.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

MXene-Based Humidity-Responsive Actuators: Preparation and Properties

Jingfeng Wang et al.

Summary: This review discusses the application of MXenes in humidity-responsive actuators, including preparation methods, structural characteristics, mechanisms, recent advances, and existing issues. Additionally, it outlines the development of MXene-based humidity-responsive actuators from preparation to application, providing new ideas and guidance for the next generation of high-performance products.

CHEMPLUSCHEM (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Application of MXenes in environmental remediation technologies

Mawada Mohammed Tunesi et al.

Summary: MXenes are recognized as potential materials with unique physical and chemical characteristics, widely used in environmental remediation technologies. With improving performance in areas such as adsorption, membrane separation, photocatalysis, and electrocatalytic sensors, MXenes and their hybrid composites are expected to be at the forefront of advanced environmental remediation technologies.

NANO CONVERGENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Two-dimensional MXenes for electrochemical capacitor applications: Progress, challenges and perspectives

Qizhen Zhu et al.

Summary: MXenes, a family of 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides, show great potential for energy storage applications, with Ti3C2Tx being the most studied one. This review summarizes recent advances and challenges of MXenes for supercapacitors, discussing preparation methods, composition versatility, material architectures, and energy storage mechanisms. Future development of MXenes for designing next-generation supercapacitors is also provided.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

SnS2 Nanosheets Anchored on Nitrogen and Sulfur Co-Doped MXene Sheets for High-Performance Potassium-Ion Batteries

Yaping Cao et al.

Summary: In this study, SnS2 nanosheets anchored on nitrogen and sulfur co-doped MXene were designed as advanced anode materials for potassium-ion batteries, showing superior performance with unique structure and cycling stability. Ex situ X-ray diffraction measurement revealed the multistep alloying reaction mechanism of SnS2 nanosheets/MXene composites with potassium ions, while density functional theory calculations confirmed the enhancement of structural stability and cycling electrochemical performance due to the existence of Ti-S bonds between SnS2 nanosheets and MXene.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

DOPO-Decorated Two-Dimensional MXene Nanosheets for Flame-Retardant, Ultraviolet-Protective, and Reinforced Polylactide Composites

Yuyang Zhou et al.

Summary: This study introduces a novel chemical modification strategy to fabricate fire-resistant, UV-shielding, and tensile-enhanced PLA composites using chemically modified 2D MXene flakes. The composites showed excellent fire-safety performance with significant reduction in heat release and smoke production, as well as enhanced tensile strength and UV protection. The catalytic, barrier, and condensed effects of the Ti3C2-DOPO nanosheets in the PLA matrix contributed to the improved overall performance of the composites.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

In situ polymerized polyaniline/MXene (V2C) as building blocks of supercapacitor and ammonia sensor self-powered by electromagnetic-triboelectric hybrid generator

Xingwei Wang et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the in situ polymerization of PANI/MXene composites for supercapacitor and ammonia sensor applications, powered by an electromagnetic-triboelectric hybrid generator. The PANI/MXene materials show high performance in terms of capacitance, energy density, and sensor response, making them promising candidates for self-powered gas sensing in industrial and agricultural settings.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Nickel ferrite/MXene-coated carbon felt anodes for enhanced microbial fuel cell performance

Khurram Tahir et al.

Summary: NiFe2O4-MXene@CF composite material as an anode showed significantly improved electrochemical performance in microbial fuel cells, attributed to low charge transfer resistance and high conductivity.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Application of MXene in Electrochemical Sensors: A Review

Xinzhao Wu et al.

Summary: Electroanalysis, especially in the realm of electrochemical sensors, has made significant strides in recent years. Various types of sensors, including those based on MXene nanomaterials, have shown promise in enhancing performance and expanding possibilities for sensor development.

ELECTROANALYSIS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to CO over Transition Metal/N-Doped Carbon Catalysts: The Active Sites and Reaction Mechanism

Shuyu Liang et al.

Summary: Electrochemical CO2 reduction to CO using transition metal/N-doped carbon catalysts, especially Ni and Fe-N-C, shows great potential for large-scale production. The regulation of active sites in the catalysts can adjust the electrocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Plasmonic Au Nanoparticle@Ti3C2Tx Heterostructures for Improved Oxygen Evolution Performance

Jin Wang et al.

Summary: The research demonstrates that the performance of the oxygen evolution reaction can be effectively improved by loading Au gold nanoparticles on MXene Ti3C2Tx nanosheets, and tuning the size and concentration of Au gold nanoparticles can further enhance the catalytic performance.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Fabrication of surface-charged MXene membrane and its application for water desalination

Baochun Meng et al.

Summary: The research team proposed a new type of surface-charged MXene (SC-MXene) membrane for water desalination, which exhibited high salt rejection and water permeance.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Enhancing interfacial adhesion of MXene nanofiltration membranes via pillaring carbon nanotubes for pressure and solvent stable molecular sieving

Dan-Dan Shao et al.

Summary: This study introduces an enhanced MXene membrane by pillaring carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and utilizing a combination of fan-drying and air-drying post-treatment methods. This approach leads to a partially dehydrated membrane structure with stable anti-swelling property. The membrane, with improved pi-pi interactions and van der Waals forces, shows high anti-pressure property and precise molecular sieving capability.

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Induction of Co2P Growth on a MXene (Ti3C2Tx)-Modified Self-Supporting Electrode for Efficient Overall Water Splitting

Zepeng Lv et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the controlled growth of Co2P NAs on the surface of a MXene-modified electrode as a competent bifunctional electrocatalyst for efficient water splitting. The optimized adsorption free energy and enhanced reaction activity contribute to the excellent water-splitting performance in alkaline solution.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Surface charge engineering for two-dimensional Ti2CTx MXene for highly efficient and selective removal of cationic dye from aqueous solution

Bin Sun et al.

Summary: The emerging 2D material MXene, with its hydrophilic surface and abundant oxygen-containing groups, shows great potential in efficiently removing cationic pollutants from wastewater. The novel Ti2CTx MXene as an adsorbent exhibits highly efficient methylene blue removal performance, with a maximum adsorption capacity considerably higher than graphene and anionic dye removal. The principal adsorption mechanism is related to the electrostatic interaction between Ti2CTx and methylene blue molecules, as confirmed by various analyses and experiments.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Entropy 2D Carbide MXenes: TiVNbMoC3 and TiVCrMoC3

Srinivasa Kartik Nemani et al.

Summary: A study reports the synthesis of multi-principal-element high-entropy M4C3Tx MXenes, including two new high-entropy MXenes and their precursor MAX phases. The research utilized various characterization techniques to determine the structure and distribution of four transition metals in high-entropy MAX and MXene phases, along with first-principles calculations for formation energies. Experimental results show that using three transition metals instead of four can lead to the formation of two different MAX phases under similar synthesis conditions, highlighting the significance of configurational entropy in stabilizing high-entropy MAX phases.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ti3C2Tx MXene Conductive Layers Supported Bio-Derived Fex-1Sex/MXene/Carbonaceous Nanoribbons for High-Performance Half/Full Sodium-Ion and Potassium-Ion Batteries

Junming Cao et al.

Summary: A novel Fex-1Sex heterostructure is prepared on fungus-derived carbon matrix encapsulated by 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene highly conductive layers, demonstrating high specific sodium ion and potassium ion storage capacities. The combination of MXene and natural fungus provides efficient ion transport pathways and stable structural support for large ion storage capabilities.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Manufacturing

Ultrarobust MXene-based laminated paper with excellent thermal conductivity and flame retardancy

Enxiang Jiao et al.

Summary: In this study, an ultrarobust multifunctional laminated nacre-like paper was fabricated through vacuum-assisted alternate self-assembly, showing excellent mechanical and thermal properties, as well as good flame retardancy and electrical insulation.

COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

A comprehensive review of MXenes as catalyst supports for the oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells

Norhamizah Hazirah Ahmad Junaidi et al.

Summary: The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton exchange membrane fuel cells is a major issue due to sluggish kinetics, and exploring 2D MXene materials as catalyst supports presents great potential. MXenes exhibit excellent electronic properties, electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, and chemical and thermal stability, making them promising catalyst supports.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Photocatalytic degradation of ranitidine and reduction of nitrosamine dimethylamine formation potential over MXene-Ti3C2/MoS2 under visible light irradiation

Xue Zou et al.

Summary: Photocatalytic degradation of ranitidine using MXene-Ti3C2/MoS2 composite has been investigated in this study. The composite exhibited high efficiency in degrading ranitidine and reducing NDMA formation potential under visible light irradiation. Hydroxyl radicals were identified as the main active species contributing to the photocatalytic activity.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tailoring Microwave Electromagnetic Responses in Ti3C2Tx MXene with Fe3O4 Nanoparticle Decoration via a Solvothermal Method

Yaya Li et al.

Summary: A novel two-dimensional Ti3C2Tx/Fe3O4 nanoparticle composite was successfully prepared with excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance, providing a strategy for designing microwave absorbers.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nitrogen-Containing Gas Sensing Properties of 2-D Ti2N and Its Derivative Nanosheets: Electronic Structures Insight

Hongni Zhang et al.

Summary: The potentials of two-dimensional Ti2N and its derivatives for harmful nitrogen-containing gas adsorption and sensing applications are explored in this work. The Ti2NT2 materials show good adsorption performance and response time towards NCGs, making them promising sensing materials for gas applications.

NANOMATERIALS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

MXenes-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications

Parnia Forouzandeh et al.

Summary: MXenes, with their unique properties, have attracted researchers' interest in various fields, especially in the applications of supercapacitors and flexible batteries. The composites of MXenes with carbon, metals, and conducting polymers show great potential in advancing the performance of supercapacitors in terms of flexibility, diffusion resistance, and oxidation challenges.

CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

Saishuai Bai et al.

Summary: MXenes, an emerging two-dimensional transition metal carbides, have shown great potential as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction. This comprehensive study summarizes the preparation, applications, and strategies for enhancing the catalytic activity of MXenes, as well as identifying the existing challenges and new opportunities for MXenes-based electrocatalysts.

NPJ 2D MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of new two-dimensional titanium carbonitride Ti2C0.5N0.5Tx MXene and its performance as an electrode material for sodium-ion battery

Kun Liang et al.

Summary: A new 2D carbonitride MXene material, Ti2C0.5N0.5Tx, was reported in this study, showing higher specific capacities and larger electroactive surface area compared to traditional Ti2CTx powders. The multilayer Ti2C0.5N0.5Tx powders exhibited a specific capacity of 182 mAh g-1 at 20 mA g-1, the highest among reported MXene electrodes for SIBs, with excellent cycling stability.

INFOMAT (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

MXene-based gas sensors

Radha Bhardwaj et al.

Summary: MXenes, a new class of 2D materials, have attracted massive attention in gas sensing applications due to their abundant active sites and outstanding stability. Research has focused on pristine MXenes and their nanocomposites for sensing gases, VOCs, and humidity, highlighting the synthesis procedures and properties involved in sensing performance.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cobalt phosphide supported by two-dimensional molybdenum carbide (MXene) for the hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and overall water splitting

Shilong Liu et al.

Summary: A facile strategy to construct a heterostructure catalyst integrating cobalt phosphide with molybdenum carbide (MXene) has been reported, showing excellent hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution activities in water splitting. The CoP/Mo2CTx catalyst outperforms Pt/C and RuO2 benchmarks, providing a promising pathway for noble-metal-free bifunctional catalysts in energy conversion applications.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Electronically coupled layered double hydroxide/MXene quantum dot metallic hybrids for high-performance flexible zinc-air batteries

Xiaotong Han et al.

Summary: The electronically and chemically coupled LDH/MQD/NG hybrids modulate the local electronic and surface structure of the active LDH, providing metallic conductivity and abundant active sites, leading to significantly improved bifunctional activity and electrocatalytic kinetics.

INFOMAT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Catalytic activity of V2CO2 MXene supported transition metal single atoms for oxygen reduction and hydrogen oxidation reactions: A density functional theory calculation study

Zhongjing Deng et al.

Summary: The research investigates the potential of TM single atoms supported by V2CO2 in two-dimensional materials for ORR and HOR catalysis, finding that Mn- and Sc-V2CO2 exhibit high catalytic activity and stability, serving as excellent bifunctional catalysts for fuel cells.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemically active site-rich nanocomposites of two-dimensional materials as anode catalysts for direct oxidation fuel cells: new age beyond graphene

Kashmiri Baruah et al.

Summary: Direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) is considered a green alternative to fossil fuels with economic viability and high efficiency, with the anode catalyst being a critical component. Recently, there has been increased interest in using 2D materials as anode catalysts due to their excellent electrochemical properties, offering potential solutions to challenges in DOFC development.

NANOSCALE ADVANCES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent advances in MXene-based force sensors: a mini-review

Dongchen Tan et al.

Summary: MXene, as an emerging 2D material, shows great potential in force sensors, especially Ti3C2Tx. The research reviews the development and preparation strategies of force sensors based on Ti3C2Tx MXene, while discussing the challenges and prospects for future research in MXene-based sensors.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent progress of MXenes and MXene-based nanomaterials for the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction

Zhaoming Kang et al.

Summary: This review provides an overview of the recent advances in MXenes and their composites applied in HER electrocatalysis, highlighting their excellent HER activity and stability. The synthesis, functional mechanisms, and performance optimization are discussed, along with proposed strategies to overcome technical challenges for future research and development towards practical applications in electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Role of electrostatic interactions in the adsorption of dye molecules by Ti3C2-MXenes

Sehyeong Lim et al.

Summary: MXenes, a new class of 2D materials, have shown promising adsorption capabilities for organic dyes in environmental remediation. The electrostatic interactions between MXenes and dyes play a critical role in removal efficiency, with the presence of divalent cations significantly improving removal efficiencies. These results offer a rational strategy for optimizing conditions for efficient removal of various organic dyes using MXenes.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-dimensional vanadium carbide (V2CTx) MXene as supercapacitor electrode in seawater electrolyte

Hongtian He et al.

CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS (2020)

Article Nuclear Science & Technology

Selective adsorption of Cs+ by MXene (Ti3C2Tx) from model low-level radioactive wastewater

Byung-Moon Jun et al.

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fabrication of MoOx/Mo2C-Layered Hybrid Structures by Direct Thermal Oxidation of Mo2C

Leilei Yang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ti3C2Tx MXene-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite Electrodes for Stretchable Supercapacitors

Yihao Zhou et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

MXene interlayer anchored Fe3O4 nanocrystals for ultrafast Li-ion batteries

Da Xu et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Platinum Nanoparticle-Deposited Ti3C2Tx MXene for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Xiaobao Zhang et al.

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Direct deposition of two-dimensional MXene nanosheets on commercially available filter for fast and efficient dye removal

Shiyang Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhancement of Ti3C2 MXene Pseudocapacitance after Urea Intercalation Studied by Soft X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

Ameer Al-Temimy et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Hierarchical Mesoporous MXene-NiCoP Electrocatalyst for Water-Splitting

Qin Yue et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Synthesis and Surface Chemistry of 2D TiVC Solid-Solution MXenes

Sanaz Yazdanparast et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Advances and Promise of MXene-Based Nanostructures for High-Performance Metal Ion Batteries

Yanfeng Dong et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A hydrofluoric acid-free synthesis of 2D vanadium carbide (V2C) MXene for supercapacitor electrodes

Yunfeng Guan et al.

2D MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Highly active and durable Pt/MXene nanocatalysts for ORR in both alkaline and acidic conditions

Chuang Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Progress in achieving high-performance piezoresistive and capacitive flexible pressure sensors: A review

Wufan Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

MXene-based photocatalysts

Panyong Kuang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Progress in MXene-Based Materials: Potential High-Performance Electrocatalysts

Anmin Liu et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

M2C-type MXenes: Promising catalysts for CO2 capture and reduction

Zhonglu Guo et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Modifications of MXene layers for supercapacitors

Yachao Zhu et al.

NANO ENERGY (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fabrication and Electrochemical Performance of PVA/CNT/PANI Flexible Films as Electrodes for Supercapacitors

Jianwei Ben et al.

NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Review of MXene electrochemical microsupercapacitors

Qiu Jiang et al.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Understanding MXene-Based Symmetric Supercapacitors and Redox Electrolyte Energy Storage

Yapeng Tian et al.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A MXene-Based Hierarchical Design Enabling Highly Efficient and Stable Solar-Water Desalination with Good Salt Resistance

Xiangqian Fan et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Electrochemistry

Electrochemical sensors for real-world applications

Johan Bobacka

JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

MXene: An emerging two-dimensional layered material for removal of radioactive pollutants

Seung Kyu Hwang et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of CuS nanoparticles decorated Ti3C2Tx MXene with enhanced microwave absorption performance

Guangzhen Cui et al.

PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Effective removal of U(VI) and Eu(III) by carboxyl functionalized MXene nanosheets

Pengcheng Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Highly effective prussian blue-coated MXene aerogel spheres for selective removal of cesium ions

Asif Shahzad et al.

JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Selective Toluene Detection with Mo2CTx MXene at Room Temperature

Wenzhe Guo et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2H-MoS2 on Mo2CTx MXene Nanohybrid for Efficient and Durable Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

Kang Rui Garrick Lim et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A high-performance trace level acetone sensor using an indispensable V4C3Tx MXene

Wei-Na Zhao et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Vanadium-Based Oxide on Two-Dimensional Vanadium Carbide MXene (V2Ox@V2CTx) as Cathode for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

Radhakrishnan Venkatkarthick et al.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

CuO Nanoparticles/Ti3C2Tx MXene Hybrid Nanocomposites for Detection of Toluene Gas

Angga Hermawan et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fe2CS2 MXene: a promising electrode for Al-ion batteries

Sangjin Lee et al.

NANOSCALE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

MXene and MXene-based composites: synthesis, properties and environment-related applications

Xiaoxue Zhan et al.

NANOSCALE HORIZONS (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Broadband multi-wavelength optical sensing based on photothermal effect of 2D MXene films

Yan Zuo et al.

NANOPHOTONICS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Hierarchically CdS-Ag2S nanocomposites for efficient photocatalytic H2 production

Tingmin Di et al.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Alkali Metal Intercalation in MXene/Graphene Heterostructures: A New Platform for Ion Battery Applications

Ilker Demiroglu et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Highly loaded MXene/carbon nanotube yarn electrodes for improved asymmetric supercapacitor performance

Jong Woo Park et al.

MRS COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

MXene-Based Composites: Synthesis and Applications in Rechargeable Batteries and Supercapacitors

Jian Yang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrathin 2D/2D WO3/g-C3N4 step-scheme H2-production photocatalyst

Junwei Fu et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Universal Strategy for HF-Free Facile and Rapid Synthesis of Two-dimensional MXenes as Multifunctional Energy Materials

Sin-Yi Pang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ti3C2Tx MXene core-shell spheres for ultrahigh removal of mercuric ions

Asif Shahzad et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Progress and Perspectives of Electrochemical CO2 Reduction on Copper in Aqueous Electrolyte

Stephanie Nitopi et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ta4C3 MXene as supercapacitor electrodes

Ravuri Syamsai et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Catalytic Effect on CO2 Electroreduction by Hydroxyl-Terminated Two-Dimensional MXenes

Hetian Chen et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

High-Performance Humidity Sensor Based on Urchin-Like Composite of Ti3C2 MXene-Derived TiO2 Nanowires

Ning Li et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ti3C2 MXene-Based Sensors with High Selectivity for NH3 Detection at Room Temperature

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