TY - JOUR
T1 - Potential of MXene-Based Heterostructures for Energy Conversion and Storage
AU - Pang, Jinbo
AU - Chang, Bin
AU - Liu, Hong
AU - Zhou, Weijia
N1 - Funding Information:
The authors express their gratitude to the Taishan Scholars Project Special Funds (tsqn201812083), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52022037 and 51802116), the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFB0405400) from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of China, Project of “20 items of University” of Jinan (2018GXRC031), the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province, China (grant no. ZR2019BEM040), and the Postdoctoral Innovative Talents Support Program of Shandong Province (SDBX2020009).
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PY - 2022/1/14
Y1 - 2022/1/14
N2 - Transition-metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) have attracted significant interest owing to their desirable properties, abundance, and high electrocatalytic activity. Tremendous studies have demonstrated the potential of MXenes for energy conversion and storage. However, further development of this potential must address various aspects of MXenes, including finite modification strategies, undefined reaction mechanisms, working life cycle, and additional untapped applications. In this Focus Review, we summarize the most recent progress in applications of MXenes and general guidelines for the rational design of MXene structures. The coupling of mixed-dimensional nanomaterials and the introduction of single atoms are discussed in the production of hydrogen, ammonia, and multi-carbon compounds, as well as energy storage applications. In addition, in situ characterization tools are briefly introduced as a potential means of shedding light on MXenes' chemical activity. Finally, an outlook on future opportunities is provided to stimulate discussion and further research into MXene material synthesis and mechanisms.
AB - Transition-metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) have attracted significant interest owing to their desirable properties, abundance, and high electrocatalytic activity. Tremendous studies have demonstrated the potential of MXenes for energy conversion and storage. However, further development of this potential must address various aspects of MXenes, including finite modification strategies, undefined reaction mechanisms, working life cycle, and additional untapped applications. In this Focus Review, we summarize the most recent progress in applications of MXenes and general guidelines for the rational design of MXene structures. The coupling of mixed-dimensional nanomaterials and the introduction of single atoms are discussed in the production of hydrogen, ammonia, and multi-carbon compounds, as well as energy storage applications. In addition, in situ characterization tools are briefly introduced as a potential means of shedding light on MXenes' chemical activity. Finally, an outlook on future opportunities is provided to stimulate discussion and further research into MXene material synthesis and mechanisms.
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U2 - 10.1021/acsenergylett.1c02132
DO - 10.1021/acsenergylett.1c02132
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85120998200
SN - 2380-8195
VL - 7
SP - 78
EP - 96
JO - ACS Energy Letters
JF - ACS Energy Letters
IS - 1
ER -
