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Recent advances and promise of MXene-based composites as electrode materials for sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries

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Qianchen Wang et al.

Summary: This paper reviews the recent progress in the application of Prussian blue cathode materials for rechargeable batteries, including charge-storage mechanisms, factors influencing electrochemical performances, and possible approaches to overcome their intrinsic limitations.

INFOMAT (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Densified MoS2/Ti3C2 films with balanced porosity for ultrahigh volumetric capacity sodium-ion battery

Kun Ma et al.

Summary: This study reported flexible and compact MoS2/Ti3C2 hybrid films with exceptional performance in SIB batteries, maintaining high capacity and stability.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

MXenes for Non-Lithium-Ion (Na, K, Ca, Mg, and Al) Batteries and Supercapacitors

Muhammad Kashif Aslam et al.

Summary: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for lithium-ion batteries highlights the significance of portable energy storage devices, while non-lithium rechargeable energy storage technologies are gaining attention for their cost-effectiveness and high energy densities. MXenes, as a type of 2D material, have emerged as popular materials for energy storage with their good electrochemical properties, offering a valuable strategy for discovering new structures and tuning properties for energy storage technologies.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Recent advances in MXene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage applications

Tolendra Kshetri et al.

Summary: MXene, as a promising 2D material, has attracted great attention in electrochemical energy storage applications. Combining MXene with other materials to form nanocomposites is an effective way to improve its performance. Current research trends show significant advances in the application of MXene-based nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Microbe-Assisted Assembly of Ti3C2Tx MXene on Fungi-Derived Nanoribbon Heterostructures for Ultrastable Sodium and Potassium Ion Storage

Junming Cao et al.

Summary: This study designed a MXene@N-doped carbonaceous nanofiber structure through an in situ bioadsorption strategy, significantly improving the performance of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries. The microorganism-derived 2D MXene-1D N-doped carbonaceous nanofiber structure with fully opened pores and transport channels enhances ion conduction and transport, showing potential for addressing challenges in 2D energy storage materials.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

MXenes for Rechargeable Batteries Beyond the Lithium-Ion

Fangwang Ming et al.

Summary: MXenes have shown great potential as electrode materials in next-generation batteries, with their unique properties and versatile applications. Researchers have proposed various comprehensive utilization methods and also provided a perspective on future research directions for MXenes and MXene-based materials.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

MXenes: Advanced materials in potassium ion batteries

Yuanji Wu et al.

Summary: MXenes, a new type of 2D materials derived from MAX phases, show great potential in metal-ion batteries due to their unique properties. Modification of MXenes can improve their performance in potassium ion batteries, providing insights for the future development of MXenes in PIBs.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Biowaste-sustained MoSe2 composite as an efficient anode for sodium/potassium storage applications

Chiquan Su et al.

Summary: A high-efficiency anode material for sodium ion batteries and potassium ion batteries was fabricated from biological waste, exhibiting excellent stability and rate performance, as well as a broad working temperature range. These attractive properties mainly originate from the uniform dispersion of MoSe2 particles, tunable pseudocapacitive behavior, and enhanced electron conductivity.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nb2CTx MXene as High-Performance Energy Storage Material with Na, K, and Liquid K-Na Alloy Anodes

Wenyang Zhang et al.

Summary: The study successfully synthesized a new type of Nb2CTx MXene material with excellent electrochemical performance, which can serve as an ideal host material for sodium/potassium-ion batteries, providing new possibilities for replacing lithium batteries.

LANGMUIR (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Self-propagating fabrication of 3D porous MXene-rGO film electrode for high-performance supercapacitors

Jiawei Miao et al.

Summary: In this study, a flexible 3D porous MXene film was prepared by incorporating graphene oxide (GO) into the MXene film and then undergoing self-propagating reduction. The 3D porous structure improved ion transport efficiency, resulting in superior capacitance and cycle stability of the MXene-rGO films.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

MXene conductive binder for improving performance of sodium-ion anodes in water-in-salt electrolyte

Fyodor Malchik et al.

Summary: MXene as an efficient binder for Na-ion anodes in aqueous batteries, providing electronically conductive paths, fast ion transfer, and capacitive contribution to stored charge. Integrated NTP/MXene electrodes show superior electrochemical performance compared to conventional PVDF-bonded electrodes, with high rate capability and cycling efficiency. A full cell with Na-intercalated MXene/NTP anode and FeFe(CN)(6) cathode demonstrates stable performance in NaClO4 electrolyte solution.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Three-Dimensional MOFs@MXene Aerogel Composite Derived MXene Threaded Hollow Carbon Confined CoS Nanoparticles toward Advanced Alkali-Ion Batteries

Long Yao et al.

Summary: This study presents a novel aerogel structure of MOFs@MXene to prevent aggregation of MXene nanosheets and enhance conductivity, as well as a (CoS NP@NHC)@MXene composite with excellent electrochemistry properties for use in lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and potassium-ion batteries. The hybrid system shows outstanding cycle stability, high capacities, and enhanced charge transfer kinetics, suggesting potential for practical electrochemical energy storage devices.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ti3C2 wrapped Prussian blue skeleton as an anode for potassium-ion battery

Ji Ma et al.

Summary: The research demonstrates promising electrochemical performance in potassium-ion storage by wrapping Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets onto Prussian blue skeleton. The new design allows accommodation of potassium ions and buffering of volume strain, resulting in good performance at high current densities.

JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Strongly coupled Te-SnS2/MXene superstructure with self-autoadjustable function for fast and stable potassium ion storage

Hongyang Sun et al.

Summary: An advanced superstructure anode Te-SnS2/MXene is designed to enhance the potassium-ion storage performance, featuring strong interface interaction and self-autoadjustable interlayer spacings.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Designing N-doped graphene/ReSe2/Ti3C2 MXene heterostructure frameworks as promising anodes for high-rate potassium-ion batteries

Zhou Xia et al.

Summary: This study successfully synthesized superior heterostructure anode material using a chemical vapor deposition method, demonstrating excellent rate performance and high reversible capacity. Through strong interfacial interactions, it achieved easy K+ diffusion, enhanced overall conductivity, boosted high-power performance, and reinforced structural stability of the electrodes.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Progress and perspectives of 2D materials as anodes for potassium-ion batteries

Chenchen Zhang et al.

Summary: Researchers are increasingly interested in the development of rechargeable batteries using potassium instead of lithium as the charge carrier, as this technology is considered a promising choice for large-scale energy storage. However, research on potassium ion batteries (PIBs) is still in its early stages, facing various challenges, including the need to find a suitable anode material. Two-dimensional materials show great potential in battery applications due to their unique properties.

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)

Review Chemistry, Applied

New insights into carbon-based and MXene anodes for Na and K-ion storage: A review

Zhensheng Hong et al.

Summary: Na-ion batteries and K-ion batteries are seen as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundance of sodium and potassium resources. Carbon-based and MXene materials with layered structures are gaining attention for their ability to accommodate larger sodium and potassium ions. However, the chemical properties of different alkali metals and their interactions with carbon hosts and electrolytes play a crucial role in the interfacial instability and irreversible capacity loss.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Research progress on construction and energy storage performance of MXene heterostructures

Fanfan Liu et al.

Journal of Energy Chemistry (2021)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Sandwich-like N-doped carbon nanotube@Nb2C MXene composite for high performance alkali ion batteries

Wenyang Zhang et al.

Summary: This study synthesized sandwich-like nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube@Nb2C composite material, which shows excellent electrochemical performance in sodium/potassium batteries, with stable cycling performance and better adaptability to liquid anodes.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Recent progress and challenges on the bismuth-based anode for sodium-ion batteries and potassium-ion batteries

Muhammad Aizaz Ud Din et al.

Summary: Renewable energy has attracted much attention globally for the search for abundant, ecofriendly, and durable batteries to replace traditional energy sources. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) show high promise due to their earth abundance, suitable working potential, and high capacity, but there is still a need to explore anode materials with ultra-long lifetime and high energy density.

MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Challenges and future perspectives on sodium and potassium ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage

Wenchao Zhang et al.

Summary: This article summarizes the latest developments in sodium and potassium ion batteries, including their challenges and strategies for achieving better electrochemical performance.

MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

Review Energy & Fuels

2D MXene Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries: A review on Energy Storage

Muhammad Kashif Aslam et al.

Summary: This study highlights the potential and applications of MXene as a novel family of 2D materials in the field of electrochemical energy storage. MXene prepared by stripping method has multifunctional chemical properties and shows unique performance in energy storage, with broad prospects for future research.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advances in the Synthesis of 2D MXenes

Yi Wei et al.

Summary: MXenes, versatile materials with adjustable structures and rich surface chemistry, have been recognized as potential 2D materials for various applications. Recent research has focused on synthetic routes, etching methods, and delamination strategies for large-scale preparation and stable storage. Antioxidation strategies for MXenes have also been summarized for future developments and practical applications.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Few-layered Ti3C2 MXene anchoring bimetallic selenide NiCo2Se4 nanoparticles for superior Sodium-ion batteries

Pengfei Huang et al.

Summary: The rational fabrication of Ti3C2/NiCo2Se4 3D architectures as anodes for sodium-ion batteries can significantly improve the cyclic stability and performance of the batteries. These structures possess fast charge transfer and intimate electrolyte-electrode contact, playing an important role in suppressing electrode damage and pulverization during cycling.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Materials Science, Coatings & Films

Nitrogen-doped carbon decorated TiO2/Ti3C2Tx MXene composites as anode material for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

Fei Wang et al.

Summary: The study successfully enhanced the electrochemical performance of titanium oxide in sodium-ion batteries by rationally constructing nitrogen-doped carbon decorated TiO2/Ti3C2Tx MXene composites.

SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Physics, Applied

Formation of Stable Interphase of Polymer-in-Salt Electrolyte in All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries

Hongcai Gao et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates an all-solid-state lithium battery based on a polymer-in-salt electrolyte, which features a wide electrochemically stable window, high ionic conductivity, increased lithium-ion transference number, and suppressed dendrite growth from the lithium-metal anode. Additionally, a stable interphase formed between the lithium-metal anode and the polymer-in-salt electrolyte can restrain uncontrolled parasitic reactions.

ENERGY MATERIAL ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

3D hollow MXene (Ti3C2)/reduced graphene oxide hybrid nanospheres for high-performance Li-ion storage

Miao Guo et al.

Summary: In this study, 3D hollow MXene nanospheres were successfully synthesized using a template method and then wrapped with reduced graphene oxide to form hybrid nanospheres. The unique structure of the composite increased the specific surface area, prevented sheet accumulation, and reduced the impact of volume expansion. Additionally, the close layer spacing between rGO and MXene sheets facilitated charge exchange at the interface, leading to improved electrochemical kinetic performance. The hollow MXene@rGO nanospheres exhibited excellent rate properties as anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Carbon materials for ion-intercalation involved rechargeable battery technologies

Gang Wang et al.

Summary: The ever-increasing energy demand has driven the research on inexpensive, safe, scalable, and high-performance rechargeable batteries, with carbon materials being extensively studied as electrode materials. Carbon materials can serve as ideal anodes for 'Rocking-Chair' alkali metal-ion batteries and also show potential for dual-ion battery and Al-ion battery technologies. Significant advances have been made in understanding the porous structure, chemical composition, and interlayer spacing control of carbon materials as cation and anion hosts, with a focus on developing novel carbon nanostructures and carbon-derived energy storage devices.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Novel Designed MnS-MoS2 Heterostructure for Fast and Stable Li/Na Storage:Insights into the Advanced Mechanism Attributed to Phase Engineering

Fuzhou Chen et al.

Summary: The research successfully designed and synthesized MnS-MoS2 heterostructures via a one-step hydrothermal method, demonstrating their outstanding electrochemical performance in lithium/sodium-ion batteries. This provides a new perspective for the study of binary transition metal sulfide anode materials.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advancements and Challenges in Potassium Ion Batteries: A Comprehensive Review

Ranjusha Rajagopalan et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (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 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical exfoliation of graphene as an anode material for ultra-long cycle lithium ion batteries

Xin Zhao et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Porous Silica-Pillared MXenes with Controllable Interlayer Distances for Long-Life Na-Ion Batteries

Philip A. Maughan et al.

LANGMUIR (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Surface Charge Engineering for Covalently Assembling Three-Dimensional MXene Network for All-Climate Sodium Ion Batteries

Xin Wang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Interface Chemistry on MXene-Based Materials for Enhanced Energy Storage and Conversion Performance

Xiaobin Hui et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical Characteristics of Cyanoquinones as Organic Cathodes for High-Potential Sodium-Ion Batteries

Gyeong Seok Jeong et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

A Sb2S3 Nanoflower/MXene Composite as an Anode for Potassium-Ion Batteries

Taohong Wang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Phenazine anodes for ultralongcycle-life aqueous rechargeable batteries

Leilei Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Circuit board-like CoS/MXene composite with superior performance for sodium storage

Youquan Zhang et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Freestanding Borophene and Its Hybrids

Pranay Ranjan et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Recent development and prospect of potassium-ion batteries with high energy and high safety for post-lithium batteries

Yongling An et al.

FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS LETTERS (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

TiOxNy nanoparticles/C composites derived from MXene as anode material for potassium-ion batteries

Mengli Tao et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Controllable Cathode-Electrolyte Interface of Li[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2 for Lithium Ion Batteries: A Review

Hirbod Maleki Kheimeh Sari et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Molybdenum and tungsten chalcogenides for lithium/sodium-ion batteries: Beyond MoS2

Junda Huang et al.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2019)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A perspective on the Li-ion battery

John B. Goodenough et al.

SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Flexible 3D Porous MXene Foam for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

Qian Zhao et al.

SMALL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Pillared MXene with Ultralarge Interlayer Spacing as a Stable Matrix for High Performance Sodium Metal Anodes

Jianmin Luo et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Two-dimensional Nb-based M4C3Tx MXenes and their sodium storage performances

Ping Cai et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

MXene-derivative pompon-like Na2Ti3O7@C anode material for advanced sodium ion batteries

Wei Zhong et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Carbon-Coated MoSe2/MXene Hybrid Nanosheets for Superior Potassium Storage

Huawen Huang et al.

ACS NANO (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Research and development of advanced battery materials in China

Yaxiang Lu et al.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Two-Dimensional Anode Materials for Non-lithium Metal-Ion Batteries

Santanu Mukherjee et al.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

2D material as anode for sodium ion batteries: Recent progress and perspectives

Ying Wu et al.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent developments in electrode materials for potassium-ion batteries

Yan-Song Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

2D MXene/SnS2 composites as high-performance anodes for sodium ion batteries

Yuting Wu et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis of SnS nanoparticle-modified MXene (Ti3C2Tx) composites for enhanced sodium storage

Youquan Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Two-dimensional materials from high-throughput computational exfoliation of experimentally known compounds

Nicolas Mounet et al.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2018)

Review Chemistry, Applied

MXene-based materials for electrochemical energy storage

Xu Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Porous MXene Frameworks Support Pyrite Nanodots toward High-Rate Pseudocapacitive Li/Na-Ion Storage

Cheng-Feng Du et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A chemically bonded CoNiO2 nanoparticles/MXene composite as anode for sodium-ion batteries

Mengli Tao et al.

MATERIALS LETTERS (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Two-Dimensional Titanium Carbonitride Mxene for High-Performance Sodium Ion Batteries

Jingwen Zhu et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Porous Ti3C2Tx MXene for Ultrahigh-Rate Sodium-Ion Storage with Long Cycle Life

Xiuqiang Xie et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Non-aqueous potassium-ion batteries: a review

Christoph Vaalma et al.

CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

MXene encapsulated titanium oxide nanospheres for ultra-stable and fast sodium storage

Xin Guo et al.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Large-area epitaxial growth of MoSe2 via an incandescent molybdenum source

Man Kit Cheng et al.

NANOTECHNOLOGY (2017)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

2D metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) for energy storage

Babak Anasori et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS (2017)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Few-Layer MXenes Delaminated via High-Energy Mechanical Milling for Enhanced Sodium-Ion Batteries Performance

Yuting Wu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical performance of MXenes as K-ion battery anodes

Michael Naguib et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Hybrids of Two-Dimensional Ti3C2 and TiO2 Exposing {001} Facets toward Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

Chao Peng et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Synthesis of MXene/Ag Composites for Extraordinary Long Cycle Lifetime Lithium Storage at High Rates

Guodong Zou et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Ti3C2 MXene as a High Capacity Electrode Material for Metal (Li, Na, K, Ca) Ion Batteries

Dequan Er et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Reversible Lithium/Dissolved Polysulfide Batteries with Carbon Nanotube Electrodes

Yongzhu Fu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2013)

Article Electrochemistry

Cathode properties of Na2C6O6 for sodium-ion batteries

Kuniko Chihara et al.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2013)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Na-ion batteries, recent advances and present challenges to become low cost energy storage systems

Veronica Palomares et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2012)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-Dimensional Nanocrystals Produced by Exfoliation of Ti3AlC2

Michael Naguib et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2011)