MXene derivatives: synthesis and applications in energy convention and storage

Transition metal carbides or nitrides (MXene) have shown promising applications in energy convention and storage (ECS), owing to their high conductivity and adjustable surface functional groups. In the past several years, many MXene derivatives with different structures have been successfully prepared and their impressive performance demonstrated in ECS. This review summarizes the progress in the synthesis of MXene and typical Ti3C2Tx MXene derivatives with different morphologies, including 0D quantum dots, 1D nanoribbons, 2D nanosheets and 3D nanoflowers. The mechanisms involved and their performance in photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and rechargeable batteries are also discussed. Furthermore, the challenges of MXene derivatives in ECS are also proposed.

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Transition metal carbides or nitrides (MXene) have shown promising applications in energy conversion and storage (ECS) due to their high conductivity and adjustable surface functional groups. Different morphologies of MXene derivatives, including 0D quantum dots, 1D nanoribbons, 2D nanosheets, and 3D nanoflowers, have demonstrated impressive performance in photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and rechargeable batteries. Despite their potential, MXene derivatives still face challenges in ECS, which require further research and solutions.