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Hussain I, Arifeen WU, Khan SA, Aftab S, Javed MS, Hussain S, Ahmad M, Chen X, Zhao J, Rosaiah P, Fawy KF, Younis A, Sahoo S, Zhang K. M 4X 3 MXenes: Application in Energy Storage Devices. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:215. [PMID: 38874816 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01418-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
MXene has garnered widespread recognition in the scientific community due to its remarkable properties, including excellent thermal stability, high conductivity, good hydrophilicity and dispersibility, easy processability, tunable surface properties, and admirable flexibility. MXenes have been categorized into different families based on the number of M and X layers in Mn+1Xn, such as M2X, M3X2, M4X3, and, recently, M5X4. Among these families, M2X and M3X2, particularly Ti3C2, have been greatly explored while limited studies have been given to M5X4 MXene synthesis. Meanwhile, studies on the M4X3 MXene family have developed recently, hence, demanding a compilation of evaluated studies. Herein, this review provides a systematic overview of the latest advancements in M4X3 MXenes, focusing on their properties and applications in energy storage devices. The objective of this review is to provide guidance to researchers on fostering M4X3 MXene-based nanomaterials, not only for energy storage devices but also for broader applications.
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- Iftikhar Hussain
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk-do, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Semiconductor Systems Engineering and Clean Energy, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602 105, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, 61413, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, South Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
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Tang M, Sun J, Naibao H, Wang B, Ge X, Dong W, Li W, Sun X. An improvement on the electrocatalytic performance of ZIF-67 by in situself-growing CNTs on surface. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:235601. [PMID: 38430570 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad2f73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/04/2024]
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Efficient and robust oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts are essential for the development of high-performance anion-exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFC). To enhance the electrochemical performance of metal-organic frameworks of cobalt-based zeolite imidazolium skeleton (ZIF-67), this study reported a novel ZIF-67-4@CNT byin situgrowing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the surface of ZIF-67 via a mild two-step pyrolysis/oxidation treatment. The electrochemical results showed that the as-prepared ZIF-67-4@CNT after CTAB modification exhibited excellent catalytic activity with good stability, with Eonset, E1/2, and Ilimit, respectively were 0.98 V (versus RHE), 0.87 V (versus RHE) and 6.04 mA cm-2@1600 rpm, and a current retention rate of about 94.21% after polarized at 0.80 V for 10 000 s, which were all superior to that of the commercial 20 wt% Pt/C. The excellent ORR catalytic performance was mainly attributed to the large amount of thein situgrowing CNTs on the surface, encapsulated with a wide range of valence states of metallic cobalt.
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- Miao Tang
- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, People's Republic of China
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Safarkhani M, Far BF, Huh Y, Rabiee N. Thermally Conductive MXene. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6516-6530. [PMID: 38019724 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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MXene materials, which consist of nitrides, carbides, or carbonitrides of transition metals, possess a distinctive multilayered structure resulting from the specific etching of the "A" layer from MAX phase precursors. This unique structure allows for tunable properties through intercalation and surface modification. Beyond their structural novelty, MXenes exhibit exceptional thermal conductivity, mechanical resilience, and versatile surface functionalization capabilities, rendering them highly versatile for a wide range of applications. They are particularly renowned for their multifaceted utility and are emerging as outstanding candidates in applications requiring robust thermal conductivity. MXenes, when integrated into textile, fiber, and film forms, have gained increasing relevance in fields where efficient heat management is essential. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of MXene materials, delving into their inherent structure and thermal properties. This Perspective places particular emphasis on their crucial role in efficient heat dissipation, which is vital for the development of wearable heaters and related technologies. Engineered compounds such as MXenes have become indispensable for personal and industrial heating applications, and the advancement of wearable electronic devices necessitates heaters with specific properties, including transparency, mechanical reliability, and adaptability. Recent advancements in emergent thermally conductive MXene compounds are discussed in this study, shedding light on their potential contributions across various domains, including wearable heaters and biosensors for healthcare and environmental monitoring. Furthermore, the versatile nature of MXene materials extends to their application in interfacial solar steam generation, representing a breakthrough approach for solar water desalination. This multifaceted utility underscores the vast potential of MXenes in addressing various pressing challenges.
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- Moein Safarkhani
- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684611367, Iran
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia 6150, Australia
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Ampong DN, Agyekum E, Agyemang FO, Mensah-Darkwa K, Andrews A, Kumar A, Gupta RK. MXene: fundamentals to applications in electrochemical energy storage. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2023; 18:3. [PMID: 36732431 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03786-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A new, sizable family of 2D transition metal carbonitrides, carbides, and nitrides known as MXenes has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. This is because MXenes exhibit a variety of intriguing physical, chemical, mechanical, and electrochemical characteristics that are closely linked to the wide variety of their surface terminations and elemental compositions. Particularly, MXenes are readily converted into composites with materials including oxides, polymers, and CNTs, which makes it possible to modify their characteristics for a variety of uses. MXenes and MXene-based composites have demonstrated tremendous promise in environmental applications due to their excellent reducibility, conductivity, and biocompatibility, in addition to their well-known rise to prominence as electrode materials in the energy storage sector. The remarkable characteristics of 2D MXene, including high conductivity, high specific surface area, and enhanced hydrophilicity, account for the increasing prominence of its use in storage devices. In this review, we highlight the most recent developments in the use of MXenes and MXene-based composites for electrochemical energy storage while summarizing their synthesis and characteristics. Key attention is paid to applications in supercapacitors, batteries, and their flexible components. Future research challenges and perspectives are also described.
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- Daniel Nframah Ampong
- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Nano-Technology Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 281406, India.
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- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, USA.
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ur Rehman I, Zhang J, Chen J, Wang R. In situ derived Ni-N-CNTs from ZIF-8 crystals as efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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