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Zhao J, Chen L, Liu F, Liu Y, Ji J, Chen G, Yang G, Dong X, Qu LL. Porous organic polymers assisted aptamer signal amplification for enhanced photoeletrochemical detection of MUC1. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1312:342762. [PMID: 38834277 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342762] [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] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Mucin1 (MUC1) is an extensively glycosylated transmembrane protein that is widely distributed and overexpressed on the surface of cancer cells, playing an important role in tumor occurrence and metastasis. Therefore, highly sensitive detection of MUC1 is of great significance for early diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and prognosis of cancer. Here, an ultra-sensitive photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensing platform was developed based on an aptamer amplification strategy for highly selective and sensitive detection of MUC1 overexpressed in serum and on cancer cell surfaces. The sensing platform utilized copper phthalocyanine to fabricate porous organic polymers (CuPc POPs), and was effectively integrated with g-C3N4/MXene to form a ternary heterojunction material (g-C3N4/MXene/CuPc POPs). This material effectively improved electron transfer capability, significantly enhanced light utilization, and greatly enhanced photoelectric conversion efficiency, resulting in a dramatic increase in photocurrent response. MUC1 aptamer 1 was immobilized on a chitosan-modified photoelectrode for the selective capture of MUC1 or MCF-7 cancer cells. When the target substance was present, MUC1 aptamer 2 labeled with methylene blue (MB) was specifically adsorbed on the electrode surface, leading to enhanced photocurrent. The concentration of MUC1 directly correlated with the number of MB molecules attracted to the electrode surface, establishing a linear relationship between photocurrent intensity and MUC1 concentration. The PEC biosensor exhibited excellent sensitivity for MUC1 detection with a wide detection range from 1 × 10-7 to 10 ng/mL and a detection limit of 8.1 ag/mL. The detection range for MCF-7 cells was from 2 × 101 to 2 × 106 cells/mL, with the capability for detecting single MCF-7 cells. The aptamer amplification strategy significantly enhanced PEC performance, and open up a promising platform to establish high selectivity, stability, and ultrasensitive analytical techniques.
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- Jiayi Zhao
- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China.
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China.
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- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, 221116, Xuzhou, China.
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Pramanik M, Limaye MV, Sharma PK, Mishra M, Tripathy SK, Singh SB. Improved Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Performance of 2D Ti 3C 2T x MXene Embedded in PVDF Film Enabled by Photoinduction and Electric Field Modulation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:29121-29131. [PMID: 38776248 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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In this study, we introduce a synergistic approach to enhance the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signal in two-dimensional (2D) MXene through photo-irradiation and electric field modulation. Our methodology involves the integration of 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene with piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymer, resulting in the creation of a free-standing, flexible composite film. On this composite film, a thin layer of Au was deposited. Our flexible substrate was able to sense methylene blue (MB), crystal violet (CV), 4-aminothiophenol (ATP), and melamine. The SERS substrate exhibits low detection limit of 10-8 M MB with a 6.7 × 106 enhancement factor (EF). The SERS substrate enables picomolar (pM) detection sensitivity for CV molecules with an EF of 9.2 × 109. Furthermore, the introduction of photo-irradiation leads to an additional ∼3.5-fold enhancement in the SERS signal, which is attributed to the altered work function and defects. The application of mechanical force to the piezoelectric PVDF/Ti3C2Tx film results in a ∼4.5-fold boost in SERS signal due to mechanical force-induced electrical energy. The fabrication strategy employed here for producing a flexible piezoelectric PVDF/Ti3C2Tx film holds significant promise for expanding the potential application of 2D MXene in rapid, on-site sensing scenarios.
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- Monidipa Pramanik
- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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- Department of Electronic Science, Berhampur University, Odisha 760007, India
- Centre of Excellence in Nano Sc. and Tech. for development of sensors, Berhampur University, Odisha 760007, India
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- Centre of Excellence in Nano Sc. and Tech. for development of sensors, Berhampur University, Odisha 760007, India
- Department of Physics, Berhampur University, Odisha 760007, India
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- Department of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur 760010, Odisha, India
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Liao C, Bernardi S, Bailey CG, Chao IH, Chien SY, Wang G, Sun YH, Tang S, Zheng J, Yi J, Yu MH, Russo SP, Yen HW, McCamey DR, Kennedy BJ, Widmer-Cooper A, Chueh CC, Ho-Baillie AWY. Piperidine and Pyridine Series Lead-Free Dion-Jacobson Phase Tin Perovskite Single Crystals and Their Applications for Field-Effect Transistors. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14176-14186. [PMID: 38768371 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Two-dimensional (2D) organic-inorganic metal halide perovskites have gained immense attention as alternatives to three-dimensional (3D) perovskites in recent years. The hydrophobic spacers in the layered structure of 2D perovskites make them more moisture-resistant than 3D perovskites. Moreover, they exhibit unique anisotropic electrical transport properties due to a structural confinement effect. In this study, four lead-free Dion-Jacobson (DJ) Sn-based phase perovskite single crystals, 3AMPSnI4, 4AMPSnI4, 3AMPYSnI4, and 4AMPYSnI4 [AMP = (aminomethyl)-piperidinium, AMPY = (aminomethyl)pyridinium] are reported. Results reveal structural differences between them impacting the resulting optical properties. Namely, higher octahedron distortion results in a higher absorption edge. Density functional theory (DFT) is also performed to determine the trends in energy band diagrams, exciton binding energies, and formation energies due to structural differences among the four single crystals. Finally, a field-effect transistor (FET) based on 4AMPSnI4 is demonstrated with a respectable hole mobility of 0.57 cm2 V-1 s-1 requiring a low threshold voltage of only -2.5 V at a drain voltage of -40 V. To the best of our knowledge, this is the third DJ-phase perovskite FET reported to date.
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- Chwenhaw Liao
- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Physics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Instrumentation Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Physics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
- Sydney Nano, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Marimuthu S, Prabhakaran Shyma A, Sathyanarayanan S, Gopal T, James JT, Nagalingam SP, Gunaseelan B, Babu S, Sellappan R, Grace AN. The dawn of MXene duo: revolutionizing perovskite solar cells with MXenes through computational and experimental methods. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:10108-10141. [PMID: 38722253 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01053a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Integrating MXene into perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has heralded a new era of efficient and stable photovoltaic devices owing to their supreme electrical conductivity, excellent carrier mobility, adjustable surface functional groups, excellent transparency and superior mechanical properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the experimental and computational techniques employed in the synthesis, characterization, coating techniques and performance optimization of MXene additive in electrodes, hole transport layer (HTL), electron transport layer (ETL) and perovskite photoactive layer of the perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Experimentally, the synthesis of MXene involves various methods, such as selective etching of MAX phases and subsequent delamination. At the same time, characterization techniques encompass X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, which elucidate the structural and chemical properties of MXene. Experimental strategies for fabricating PSCs involving MXene include interfacial engineering, charge transport enhancement, and stability improvement. On the computational front, density functional theory calculations, drift-diffusion modelling, and finite element analysis are utilized to understand MXene's electronic structure, its interface with perovskite, and the transport mechanisms within the devices. This review serves as a roadmap for researchers to leverage a diverse array of experimental and computational methods in harnessing the potential of MXene for advanced PSCs.
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- Sathish Marimuthu
- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Zhao X, Sun J, Wang Y, Wang X, Fu B. Ag/MXene as Saturable Absorber for Tm:Ho Co-Doped Q-Switched Fiber Laser. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:951. [PMID: 38869576 DOI: 10.3390/nano14110951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Q-switched fiber lasers have become reliable light sources for generating high-energy pulses, which can be passively modulated by saturable absorbers with excellent nonlinear optical properties. The composite combining Ag and MXene exhibits a broadband nonlinear response and high modulation depth, making it a promising candidate for saturable absorbers in pulsed lasers. Herein, we demonstrate a Q-switched Tm:Ho co-doped fiber laser centered at 2 µm, where the Ag/MXene composite serves as a saturable absorber to generate pulses. The typical spectrum, pulse train, and radio frequency spectrum of Q-switched pulses were observed, in which the 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio was higher than that of 2 µm Q-switched fiber lasers based on other materials, demonstrating the stability of the output pulses. Additionally, the long-term stability of the laser was evaluated over 2 h, where the well-maintained central wavelength and output power also indicated the robustness of the Q-switched laser. Furthermore, the influence of the pump power on the parameters of Q-switched pulses was also investigated, which is conducive to control the output characteristics of lasers. Specifically, the pulse width of the Q-switched pulse decreased, while the repetition rate, output power, and single pulse energy all increased with the increase in pump power. These experimental results demonstrate the ability of Ag/MXene as a saturable absorber and show its potential for generating high-performance pulses in ultrafast lasers.
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- Xiaoli Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Precision Opto-Mechatronics Technology, School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Opto-Mechatronics Technology, School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Opto-Mechatronics Technology, School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Opto-Mechatronics Technology, School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Shen X, Lin X, Peng Y, Zhang Y, Long F, Han Q, Wang Y, Han L. Two-Dimensional Materials for Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:201. [PMID: 38782775 PMCID: PMC11116351 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01417-1] [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: 05/25/2024]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer low costs and high power conversion efficiency. However, the lack of long-term stability, primarily stemming from the interfacial defects and the susceptible metal electrodes, hinders their practical application. In the past few years, two-dimensional (2D) materials (e.g., graphene and its derivatives, transitional metal dichalcogenides, MXenes, and black phosphorus) have been identified as a promising solution to solving these problems because of their dangling bond-free surfaces, layer-dependent electronic band structures, tunable functional groups, and inherent compactness. Here, recent progress of 2D material toward efficient and stable PSCs is summarized, including its role as both interface materials and electrodes. We discuss their beneficial effects on perovskite growth, energy level alignment, defect passivation, as well as blocking external stimulus. In particular, the unique properties of 2D materials to form van der Waals heterojunction at the bottom interface are emphasized. Finally, perspectives on the further development of PSCs using 2D materials are provided, such as designing high-quality van der Waals heterojunction, enhancing the uniformity and coverage of 2D nanosheets, and developing new 2D materials-based electrodes.
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- Xiangqian Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Solid State Physics and Devices, School of Physical Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
- Special Division of Environmental and Energy Science, College of Arts and Sciences, Komaba Organization for Educational Excellence, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 153-8902, Japan.
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Liu C, Feng Z, Yin T, Wan T, Guan P, Li M, Hu L, Lin CH, Han Z, Xu H, Chen W, Wu T, Liu G, Zhou Y, Peng S, Wang C, Chu D. Multi-Interface Engineering of MXenes for Self-Powered Wearable Devices. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403791. [PMID: 38780429 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Self-powered wearable devices with integrated energy supply module and sensitive sensors have significantly blossomed for continuous monitoring of human activity and the surrounding environment in healthcare sectors. The emerging of MXene-based materials has brought research upsurge in the fields of energy and electronics, owing to their excellent electrochemical performance, large surface area, superior mechanical performance, and tunable interfacial properties, where their performance can be further boosted via multi-interface engineering. Herein, a comprehensive review of recent progress in MXenes for self-powered wearable devices is discussed from the aspects of multi-interface engineering. The fundamental properties of MXenes including electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermal characteristics are discussed in detail. Different from previous review works on MXenes, multi-interface engineering of MXenes from termination regulation to surface modification and their impact on the performance of materials and energy storage/conversion devices are summarized. Based on the interfacial manipulation strategies, potential applications of MXene-based self-powered wearable devices are outlined. Finally, proposals and perspectives are provided on the current challenges and future directions in MXene-based self-powered wearable devices.
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- Chao Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- CSIRO Manufacturing, 36 Bradfield Road, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, South Australia, 5095, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Integrated Devices and Intelligent Diagnosis (ID2) Laboratory, CUHK(SZ)-Boyalife Regenerative Medicine Engineering Joint Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering Programme, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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Zhu L, Zhang J, Xu F, Cao B. Simultaneous Defect Passivation and Electric Level Regulation with Rubidium Fluoride for High-Efficiency CsPbI 2Br Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38687880 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Due to the good balance of efficiency and stability, CsPbI2Br perovskite solar cells (PSCs) recently have attracted widespread attention. However, the improvement in photovoltaic performance for CsPbI2Br PSCs was mainly limited by massive defects and unmatched energy levels. Surface modification is the most convenient and effective strategy to decrease defect densities of perovskite films. Herein, we deposited rubidium fluoride (RbF) onto the surface of CsPbI2Br perovskite films by spin-coating. The numerous defects could be significantly passivated by RbF, resulting in suppressed nonradiative recombination. Furthermore, the CsPbI2Br perovskite film after RbF treatment exhibits a deeper Fermi level, and an additional built-in electric field forms to promote charge transport. Consequently, the champion device achieves a high efficiency of 10.82% with an improved VOC of 1.14 V, and it also exhibits excellent stability after long-term storage. This work offers a simple and effective approach to enhance the photovoltaic performance and stability of PSCs for broader applications in the future.
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- Linhao Zhu
- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong 273165, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong 250022, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, Shandong 273165, P. R. China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong 250022, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Yu B, Sun Y, Zhang J, Su Z, Yu H. An MBene Modulating the Buried SnO 2/Perovskite Interface in Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202404385. [PMID: 38634433 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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The interface of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) plays an important role in transferring and collecting charges. Interface defects are important factors affecting the efficiency and stability of PSCs. Here, the buried interface between SnO2 and the perovskite layer is bridged by two-dimensional (2D) MBene, which improves charge transfer. MBene can deposit additional electrons on the surface of SnO2, passivate its surface defects and facilitate the charge collection. Moreover, the dipole moment formed at the interface increases the electron transfer ability in the PSCs. MBene also regulates the growth of perovskite crystals, improves the quality of perovskite films, and reduces its grain boundary defects. As a result, PSCs based on FA0.2MA0.8PbI3 and (FAPbI3)0.95(MAPbBr3)0.05 get the enhanced efficiencies of 22.34 % and 24.32 % with negligible hysteresis. Furthermore, the optimized device exhibits better stability. This work opens up the application of MBene materials in PSCs, reveals a deeper understanding of the mechanism behind using 2D materials as an interface modification layer, and shows opportunities for using MBene as potential material in photoelectric devices.
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- Yuning Zhang
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China
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- International School of Microelectronics, Dongguan University of Technology, 523808, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, 510640, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang W, Liu H, Qu Y, Cui J, Zhang W, Shi T, Wang HL. B-Site Co-Doping Coupled with Additive Passivation Pushes the Efficiency of Pb-Sn Mixed Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells to Over 17. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309193. [PMID: 38157493 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Pb-Sn mixed inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have garnered increasing interest as a viable solution to mitigate the thermal instability and lead toxicity of hybrid lead-based PSCs. However, the relatively poor structural stability and low device efficiency hinder its further development. Herein, high-performance manganese (Mn)-doped Pb-Sn-Mn-based inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are successfully developed by introducing Benzhydroxamic Acid (BHA) as multifunctional additive. The incorporation of smaller divalent Mn cations contributes to a contraction of the perovskite crystal, leading to an improvement in structural stability. The BHA additive containing a reductive hydroxamic acid group (O═C-NHOH) not only mitigates the notorious oxidation of Sn2+ but also interacts with metal ions at the B-site and passivates related defects. This results in films with high crystallinity and low defect density. Moreover, the BHA molecules tend to introduce a near-vertical dipole moment that parallels the built-in electric field, thus facilitating charge carrier extraction. Consequently, the resulting device delivers a champion PCE as high as 17.12%, which represents the highest reported efficiency for Pb-Sn-based inorganic PSCs thus far. Furthermore, the BHA molecule provides an in situ encapsulation of the perovskite grain boundary, resulting in significant enhancement of device air stability.
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- Weihai Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- College of New Energy, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo, 315336, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- College of New Energy, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo, 315336, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Han G, Li XF, Berbille A, Zhang Y, Luo X, Liu L, Li L, Wang ZL, Zhu L. Enhanced Piezoelectricity of MAPbI 3 by the Introduction of MXene and Its Utilization in Boosting High-Performance Photodetectors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313288. [PMID: 38537247 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Recently, perovskite photodetectors (PDs) are risen to prominence due to substantial research interest. Beyond merely tweaking the composition of materials, a cutting-edge advancement lies in leveraging the innate piezoelectric polarization properties of perovskites themselves. Here, the investigation shows utilizing Ti3C2Tx, a typical MXene, as an intermediate layer for significantly boosting the piezoelectric property of MAPbI3 thin films. This improvement is primarily attributed to the enhanced polarization of the methylammonium (MA+) groups within MAPbI3, induced by the OH groups present in Ti3C2Tx. A flexible PD based on the MAPbI3/MXene heterostructure is then fabricated. The new device is sensitive to a wide range of wavelengths, displays greatly enhanced performance owing to the piezo-phototronic coupling. Moreover, the device is endowed with a greatly reduced response time, down to millisecond level, through the pyro-phototronic effect. The characterization shows applying a -1.2% compressive strain on the PD leads to a remarkable 102% increase in the common photocurrent, and a 76% increase in the pyro-phototronic current. The present work reveals how the emerging piezo-phototronic and pyro-phototronic effects can be employed to design high-performance flexible perovskite PDs.
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- Gaosi Han
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Yonsei Frontier Lab, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, USA
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Zhang H, Abe I, Oyumi T, Ishii R, Hara K, Izumi Y. Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction Using Ti 3C 2X y (X = Oxo, OH, F, or Cl) MXene-ZrO 2: Structure, Electron Transmission, and the Stability. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:6330-6341. [PMID: 38364790 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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CO2 photoreduction using a semiconductor-based photocatalyst is a promising option for completing a new carbon-neutral cycle. The short lifetime of charges generated owing to light energy is one of the most critical problems in further improving the performance of semiconductor-based photocatalysts. This study shows the structure, electron transmission, and stability of Ti3C2Xy (X = oxo, OH, F, or Cl) MXene combined with a ZrO2 photocatalyst. Using H2 as a reductant, the photocatalytic CO formation rate increased by 6.6 times to 4.6 μmol h-1 gcat-1 using MXene (3.0 wt %)-ZrO2 compared to that using ZrO2, and the catalytic route was confirmed using 13CO2 to form 13CO. In clear contrast, using H2O (gas) as a reductant, CH4 was formed as the major product using Ti3C2Xy MXene (5.0 wt %)-ZrO2 at the rate of 3.9 μmol h-1 gcat-1. Using 13CO2 and H2O, 12CH4, 12C2H6, and 12C3H8 were formed besides H212CO, demonstrating that the C source was the partial decomposition and hydrogenation of Ti3C2Xy. Using the atomic force and high-resolution electron microscopies, 1.6 nm thick Ti3C2Xy MXene sheets were observed, suggesting ∼3 stacked layers that are consistent with the Ti-C and Ti···Ti interatomic distances of 0.218 and 0.301 nm, respectively, forming a [Ti6C] octahedral coordination, and the major component as the X ligand was suggested to be F and OH/oxo, with the temperature increasing by 116 K or higher owing to the absorbed light energy, all based on the extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis.
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- Hongwei Zhang
- Chengdu Biogas Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Renmin Nan Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Yayoi 1-33, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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Meskini M, Asgharizadeh S. Performance simulation of the perovskite solar cells with Ti 3C 2 MXene in the SnO 2 electron transport layer. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5723. [PMID: 38459116 PMCID: PMC10923826 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56461-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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MXenes, a class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides, have a wide range of potential applications due to their unique electronic, optical, plasmonic, and other properties. SnO2-Ti3C2 MXene with different contents of Ti3C2 (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 2.5 wt‰), experimentally, has been used as electron transport layers (ETLs) in Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). The SCAPS-1D simulation software could simulate a perovskite solar cell comprised of CH3NH3PbI3 absorber and SnO2 (or SnO2-Ti3C2) ETL. The simulation results like Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE), Open circuit voltage (VOC), Short circuit current density (JSC), Fill Factor (FF), and External Quantum Efficiency (EQE) have been compared within samples with different weight percentages of Ti3C2 MXene incorporated in ETL. Reportedly, the ETL of SnO2 with Ti3C2 (1.0 wt‰) effectively increases PCE from 17.32 to 18.32%. We simulate the role of MXene in changing the ideality factor (nid), photocurrent (JPh), built-in potential (Vbi), and recombination resistance (Rrec). The study of interface recombination currents and electric field shows that cells with 1.0 wt‰ of MXene in SnO2 ETL have higher values of ideality factor, built-in potential, and recombination resistance. The correlation between these values and cell performance allows one to conclude the best cell performance for the sample with 1.0 wt‰ of MXene in SnO2 ETL. With an optimization procedure for this cell, an efficiency of 27.81% is reachable.
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Liao M, Cui Q, Hu Y, Xing J, Wu D, Zheng S, Zhao Y, Yu Y, Sun J, Chai R. Recent advances in the application of MXenes for neural tissue engineering and regeneration. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:258-263. [PMID: 37488875 PMCID: PMC10503607 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.379037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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Transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) are crystal nanomaterials with a number of surface functional groups such as fluorine, hydroxyl, and oxygen, which can be used as carriers for proteins and drugs. MXenes have excellent biocompatibility, electrical conductivity, surface hydrophilicity, mechanical properties and easy surface modification. However, at present, the stability of most MXenes needs to be improved, and more synthesis methods need to be explored. MXenes are good substrates for nerve cell regeneration and nerve reconstruction, which have broad application prospects in the repair of nervous system injury. Regarding the application of MXenes in neuroscience, mainly at the cellular level, the long-term in vivo biosafety and effects also need to be further explored. This review focuses on the progress of using MXenes in nerve regeneration over the last few years; discussing preparation of MXenes and their biocompatibility with different cells as well as the regulation by MXenes of nerve cell regeneration in two-dimensional and three-dimensional environments in vitro. MXenes have great potential in regulating the proliferation, differentiation, and maturation of nerve cells and in promoting regeneration and recovery after nerve injury. In addition, this review also presents the main challenges during optimization processes, such as the preparation of stable MXenes and long-term in vivo biosafety, and further discusses future directions in neural tissue engineering.
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- Menghui Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and Repair, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Panigrahi S, Jana S, Calmeiro T, Fortunato E, Mendes MJ, Martins R. MXene-Enhanced Nanoscale Photoconduction in Perovskite Solar Cells Revealed by Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:1930-1940. [PMID: 38113449 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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The use of MXene materials in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has received significant interest due to their distinct features that result from the termination of functional groups and the oxidation of MXene. Herein, we have used photoconductive atomic force microscopy (pcAFM) to map the local (nanoscale) photovoltaic performances of the Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheet-integrated TiO2 (MXene@TiO2) electron transport layer-based PSCs to determine the influence of the treatment on the microscopic charge flow inside the devices. At different applied voltages, the morphology and current have been simultaneously measured with nanoscale resolution from the top surfaces of the solar cells without back contacts. The PSCs based on MXene@TiO2 exhibit more enhanced current flow across the grains than the only TiO2-based PSCs. At zero applied bias, the average local photocurrent for MXene-integrated PSCs is several times higher than the reference PSCs and decreases gradually when the positive bias is increased until the open circuit voltage. Considerable differences were also observed in the short circuit current among different locations that appear identical in AFM topography. Our findings reveal the potential of MXene-integrated ETLs to enhance the nanoscale photoconduction and inherent characteristics of the active layers, thereby improving the performance of the polycrystalline photovoltaic devices.
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- Shrabani Panigrahi
- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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Xiang M, Shen Z, Zheng J, Song M, He Q, Yang Y, Zhu J, Geng Y, Yue F, Dong Q, Ge Y, Wang R, Wei J, Wang W, Huang H, Zhang H, Zhu Q, Zhang CJ. Gas-phase synthesis of Ti 2CCl 2 enables an efficient catalyst for lithium-sulfur batteries. Innovation (N Y) 2024; 5:100540. [PMID: 38144039 PMCID: PMC10746382 DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2023.100540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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MXenes have aroused intensive enthusiasm because of their exotic properties and promising applications. However, to date, they are usually synthesized by etching technologies. Developing synthetic technologies provides more opportunities for innovation and may extend unexplored applications. Here, we report a bottom-up gas-phase synthesis of Cl-terminated MXene (Ti2CCl2). The gas-phase synthesis endows Ti2CCl2 with unique surface chemistry, high phase purity, and excellent metallic conductivity, which can be used to accelerate polysulfide conversion kinetics and dramatically prolong the cyclability of Li-S batteries. In-depth mechanistic analysis deciphers the origin of the formation of Ti2CCl2 and offers a paradigm for tuning MXene chemical vapor deposition. In brief, the gas-phase synthesis transforms the synthesis of MXenes and unlocks the hardly achieved potentials of MXenes.
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- Maoqiao Xiang
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd., 117 West Third Ring Road, North Section, Beijing 100840, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- School of Physics, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, Center for Neutron Science and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Solid State Physics & Material Research Laboratory, School of Physics and Materials Science, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Meng D, Xu M, Li S, Ganesan M, Ruan X, Ravi SK, Cui X. Functional MXenes: Progress and Perspectives on Synthetic Strategies and Structure-Property Interplay for Next-Generation Technologies. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304483. [PMID: 37730973 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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MXenes are a class of 2D materials that include layered transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. Since their inception in 2011, they have garnered significant attention due to their diverse compositions, unique structures, and extraordinary properties, such as high specific surface areas and excellent electrical conductivity. This versatility has opened up immense potential in various fields, catalyzing a surge in MXene research and leading to note worthy advancements. This review offers an in-depth overview of the evolution of MXenes over the past 5 years, with an emphasis on synthetic strategies, structure-property relationships, and technological prospects. A classification scheme for MXene structures based on entropy is presented and an updated summary of the elemental constituents of the MXene family is provided, as documented in recent literature. Delving into the microscopic structure and synthesis routes, the intricate structure-property relationships are explored at the nano/micro level that dictate the macroscopic applications of MXenes. Through an extensive review of the latest representative works, the utilization of MXenes in energy, environmental, electronic, and biomedical fields is showcased, offering a glimpse into the current technological bottlenecks, such asstability, scalability, and device integration. Moreover, potential pathways for advancing MXenes toward next-generation technologies are highlighted.
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- Depeng Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Mateen A, Suneetha M, Ahmad Shah SS, Usman M, Ahmad T, Hussain I, Khan S, Assiri MA, Hassan AM, Javed MS, Han SS, Althomali RH, Rahman MM. 2D MXenes Nanosheets for Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage Devices: Recent Advances and Future Prospects. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300235. [PMID: 37753795 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Since the initial MXenes were discovered in 2011, several MXene compositions constructed using combinations of various transition metals have been developed. MXenes are ideal candidates for different applications in energy conversion and storage, because of their unique and interesting characteristics, which included good electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, and simplicity of large-scale synthesis. Herein, we study the current developments in two-dimensional (2D) MXene nanosheets for energy storage and conversion technologies. First, we discuss the introduction to energy storage and conversion devices. Later, we emphasized on 2D MXenes and some specific properties of MXenes. Subsequently, research advances in MXene-based electrode materials for energy storage such as supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries is summarized. We provide the relevant energy storage processes, common challenges, and potential approaches to an acceptable solution for 2D MXene-based energy storage. In addition, recent advances for MXenes used in energy conversion devices like solar cells, fuel cells and catalysis is also summarized. Finally, the future prospective of growing MXene-based energy conversion and storage are highlighted.
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- Abdul Mateen
- Department of Physics and Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Physics Department, Kaunas University of Technology, 50 Studentų St., 51368, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Physics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, 211, Sultanate of, Oman
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, South Korea
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Art and Science, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir, 11991, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Purbayanto MAK, Arramel, Koh SW, Maddalena F, Moszczyńska D, Manopo J, Darma Y, Kowal D, Li H, Birowosuto MD, Jastrzębska AM. Interfacial interactions of doped-Ti 3C 2 MXene/MAPbI 3 heterostructures: surfaces and the theoretical approach. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023. [PMID: 38037878 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04018f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The work function (WF) of perovskite materials is essential for developing optoelectronic devices enabling efficient charge transfer at their interfaces. Perovskite's WF can be tuned by MXenes, a new class of two-dimensional (2D) early transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. Their variable surface terminations or the possibility of introducing elemental dopants could advance perovskites. However, the influence of doped-MXenes on perovskite materials is still not fully understood and elaborated. This study provides mechanistic insight into verifying the tunability of MAPbI3 WF by hybridizing with fluorine-terminated Ti3C2Tx (F-MXene) and nitrogen-doped Ti3C2Tx (N-MXene). We first reveal the interfacial interaction between MAPbI3 and MXenes via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). UPS supported by density functional theory (DFT) calculations allowed the description of the influence of F and N on MXene's WF. Furthermore, we developed MAPbI3/MXene heterostructures using F- and N-MXenes. The F-MXenes extended the most WF of MAPbI3 from 4.50 eV up to 3.00 eV, compared to only a small shift for N-MXene. The underlying mechanism was charge transfer from low WF F-MXene to MAPbI3, as demonstrated by PL quenching in MAPbI3/F-MXene heterostructures. Altogether, this work showcases the potential of fluorine-doped MXenes over nitrogen-doped MXenes in advancing perovskite heterostructures, thus opening a door for efficient optoelectronic devices.
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- Nano Center Indonesia, Jalan Raya PUSPIPTEK, South Tangerang, Banten 15314, Indonesia.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
- CINTRA CNRS/NTU/THALES, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 637553, Singapore
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Physics, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesa No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia.
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- Department of Physics, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jalan Ganesa No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia.
- Research Collaboration Center for Quantum Technology 2.0, Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore
- CINTRA CNRS/NTU/THALES, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 637553, Singapore
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland.
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Wang Y, Li Y, Gao Z, Chen Q, Liu W, Fu Y, Liu Q, He D, Li J. Notable Performance Enhancement of CsPbI 2Br Solar Cells by a Dual-Function Strategy with CsPbBr 3 Nanocrystals. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:53558-53567. [PMID: 37939372 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Herein, a dual-function strategy, in which CsPbI2Br is treated by CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (NCs) via addition and surface modification to construct the "electron bridge" and gradient heterojunction, respectively, to notably improve the performance of the CsPbI2Br solar cells, is proposed. The "electron bridge" formed by the CsPbBr3 NCs provides an extra transport channel for the photogenerated electrons in the CsPbI2Br layer, thus facilitating electron transport. Meanwhile, surface modification of CsPbI2Br by the CsPbBr3 NCs forms a gradient heterojunction between the CsPbI2Br layer and the P3HT layer, enhancing hole extraction accordingly. In addition, the CsPbBr3 NC treatment passivates the defects at the bulk and surface of the CsPbI2Br layers, thus suppressing carrier recombination. Thanks to these positive effects of the CsPbBr3 NCs, the demonstration device with a simple configuration of ITO/SnO2/CsPbI2Br/P3HT/Ag achieves a notable power conversion efficiency of 17.03%, which is among the highest efficiencies reported for CsPbI2Br-based solar cells.
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- Yanzhou Wang
- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- LONGi Institute of Future Technology, and School of Materials & Energy, Lanzhou University, 222 South Tianshui Road, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Uddin MM, Kabir MH, Ali MA, Hossain MM, Khandaker MU, Mandal S, Arifutzzaman A, Jana D. Graphene-like emerging 2D materials: recent progress, challenges and future outlook. RSC Adv 2023; 13:33336-33375. [PMID: 37964903 PMCID: PMC10641765 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04456d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Owing to the unique physical and chemical properties of 2D materials and the great success of graphene in various applications, the scientific community has been influenced to explore a new class of graphene-like 2D materials for next-generation technological applications. Consequently, many alternative layered and non-layered 2D materials, including h-BN, TMDs, and MXenes, have been synthesized recently for applications related to the 4th industrial revolution. In this review, recent progress in state-of-the-art research on 2D materials, including their synthesis routes, characterization and application-oriented properties, has been highlighted. The evolving applications of 2D materials in the areas of electronics, optoelectronics, spintronic devices, sensors, high-performance and transparent electrodes, energy conversion and storage, electromagnetic interference shielding, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and nanocomposites are discussed. In particular, the state-of-the-art applications, challenges, and outlook of every class of 2D material are also presented as concluding remarks to guide this fast-progressing class of 2D materials beyond graphene for scientific research into next-generation materials.
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- Md Mohi Uddin
- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Graduate Studies, Daffodil International University Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar Dhaka 1216 Bangladesh
- Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University 47500 Bandar Sunway Selangor Malaysia
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- Vidyasagar College 39, Sankar Ghosh Lane Kolkata 700006 West Bengal India
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork Lee Maltings Cork T12 R5CP Ireland
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- Department of Physics, University of Calcutta 92 A P C Road Kolkata 700009 West Bengal India
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He J, Hu G, Jiang Y, Zeng S, Niu G, Feng G, Liu Z, Yang K, Shao C, Zhao Y, Wang F, Li Y, Wang J. Dual-Interface Engineering in Perovskite Solar Cells with 2D Carbides. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311865. [PMID: 37615050 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Passivating the interfaces between the perovskite and charge transport layers is crucial for enhancing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here we report a dual-interface engineering approach to improving the performance of FA0.85 MA0.15 Pb(I0.95 Br0.05 )3 -based PSCs by incorporating Ti3 C2 Clx Nano-MXene and o-TB-GDY nanographdiyne (NanoGDY) into the electron transport layer (ETL)/perovskite and perovskite/ hole transport layer (HTL) interfaces, respectively. The dual-interface passivation simultaneously suppresses non-radiative recombination and promotes carrier extraction by forming the Pb-Cl chemical bond and strong coordination of π-electron conjugation with undercoordinated Pb defects. The resulting perovskite film has an ultralong carrier lifetime exceeding 10 μs and an enlarged crystal size exceeding 2.5 μm. A maximum PCE of 24.86 % is realized, with an open-circuit voltage of 1.20 V. Unencapsulated cells retain 92 % of their initial efficiency after 1464 hours in ambient air and 80 % after 1002 hours of thermal stability test at 85 °C.
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- Jiandong He
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, National Centre for Mass Spectrometry in Beijing, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Niyitanga T, Chaudhary A, Ahmad K, Kim H. Titanium Carbide (Ti 3C 2T x) MXene as Efficient Electron/Hole Transport Material for Perovskite Solar Cells and Electrode Material for Electrochemical Biosensors/Non-Biosensors Applications. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1907. [PMID: 37893344 PMCID: PMC10609296 DOI: 10.3390/mi14101907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Recently, two-dimensional (2D) MXenes materials have received enormous attention because of their excellent physiochemical properties such as high carrier mobility, metallic electrical conductivity, mechanical properties, transparency, and tunable work function. MXenes play a significant role as additives, charge transfer layers, and conductive electrodes for optoelectronic applications. Particularly, titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx) MXene demonstrates excellent optoelectronic features, tunable work function, good electron affinity, and high conductivity. The Ti3C2Tx has been widely used as electron transport (ETL) or hole transport layers (HTL) in the development of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Additionally, Ti3C2Tx has excellent electrochemical properties and has been widely explored as sensing material for the development of electrochemical biosensors. In this review article, we have summarized the recent advances in the development of the PSCs using Ti3C2Tx MXene as ETL and HTL. We have also compiled the recent progress in the fabrication of biosensors using Ti3C2Tx-based electrode materials. We believed that the present mini review article would be useful to provide a deep understanding, and comprehensive insight into the research status.
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- Theophile Niyitanga
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Medi-Caps University, Indore 453331, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Purbayanto MAK, Chandel M, Birowska M, Rosenkranz A, Jastrzębska AM. Optically Active MXenes in Van der Waals Heterostructures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301850. [PMID: 37715336 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The vertical integration of distinct 2D materials in van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures provides the opportunity for interface engineering and modulation of electronic as well as optical properties. However, scarce experimental studies reveal many challenges for vdW heterostructures, hampering the fine-tuning of their electronic and optical functionalities. Optically active MXenes, the most recent member of the 2D family, with excellent hydrophilicity, rich surface chemistry, and intriguing optical properties, are a novel 2D platform for optoelectronics applications. Coupling MXenes with various 2D materials into vdW heterostructures can open new avenues for the exploration of physical phenomena of novel quantum-confined nanostructures and devices. Therefore, the fundamental basis and recent findings in vertical vdW heterostructures composed of MXenes as a primary component and other 2D materials as secondary components are examined. Their robust designs and synthesis approaches that can push the boundaries of light-harvesting, transition, and utilization are discussed, since MXenes provide a unique playground for pursuing an extraordinary optical response or unusual light conversion features/functionalities. The recent findings are finally summarized, and a perspective for the future development of next-generation vdW multifunctional materials enriched by MXenes is provided.
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- Muhammad A K Purbayanto
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, Warsaw, 02-507, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, Warsaw, 02-507, Poland
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, Warsaw, 02-093, Poland
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials, University of Chile, Avenida Beauchef 851, Santiago, 8370456, Chile
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, Warsaw, 02-507, Poland
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Zhang N, Li G, Yu Z, Tang Z, Liu X, Wang C, Wang K. Interfacial electron modulation of 2D nanopetal ZnIn 2S 4 with edge-decorated Ni clusters for accelerated photocatalytic H 2 evolution. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:15238-15248. [PMID: 37672041 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02263c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Heterostructure interfacial engineering between photocatalyst and co-catalyst to obtain an optimized electronic structure is a promising approach to improving their performance in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In this work, two-dimensional nanopetal-like ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) with an adequately exposed active (110) edge facet-decorated Ni cluster heterostructure was prepared via chemical bath deposition, followed by photodeposition. In the catalyst preparation, the ZIS microstructure was modulated to sufficiently expose the active sites of the (110) edge for the HER, on which spontaneous interfacial engineering with an additional Ni cluster co-catalyst would be triggered via photodeposition in situ. The hydrogen production rate of the composite photocatalyst was excellent, at up to 26.80 mmol g-1 h-1 under simulated sunlight, which was 15.4 times greater than that of pristine ZIS. The optimized photocatalyst achieved a state-of-the-art apparent quantum yield of 61.68% at a single wavelength of 420 nm. Combined with systematic experimental characterization and density functional theory calculation, it was demonstrated that the separation and migration of charge carriers were significantly enhanced via the Ni cluster-induced interfacial electron redistribution, which contributed to the near-zero Gibbs free energy barrier and favored intermediate (*H) adsorption and desorption behavior, resulting in the superior photocatalytic performance. In summary, this work enables tuning of the interfacial electronic properties via spontaneous photodeposition of metallic cluster co-catalyst on the edge active sites, through which the separation of photogenerated charge carriers and surface redox reactions can be synergistically facilitated.
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- Nan Zhang
- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Institute of Energy Innovation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan 030001, China.
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- Department of Microsystems, University of Southeastern Norway, Horten, 3184, Norway.
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Pham TD, Hien TD. Monolayer Ge 2Te 2P 4 as a promising photocatalyst for solar driven water-splitting: a DFT study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:24459-24467. [PMID: 37655728 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02978f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The buckling hexagonal structure of Ge2Te2P4 was studied by first-principles calculations. The newly proposed structure was proven to be stable by analyzing its cohesive energy, phonon dispersion, elastic constants and AIMD results. Poisson's ratio of the Ge2Te2P4 monolayer is in the range 0.16-0.18, and Young's modulus is in the range 40.16-43.74 N m-1. The substituted Te atoms enhance the sp2 orbitals which strengthen the σ-bonds and therefore the thickness of the Ge2Te2P4 monolayer is smaller than that of monolayer GeP3. The Ge2Te2P4 monolayer has an indirect band gap of 1.85 eV, which can be narrowed by strains. The compressive band gaps from -2% to -4% change the electronic structure from the indirect band gap into the direct band gap. Strains can also increase the light absorption rate α(ω) in the visible region, which is 2-3 × 105 cm-1 at equilibrium. The Ge2Te2P4 monolayer has a suitable band gap and an appropriate VBM and CBM position for hydrogen generation. Under strain rate of 4% and higher, the VBM and CBM remain at suitable positions for hydrogen production. Another advantage of the Ge2Te2P4 monolayer is that its charge carrier mobilities are really high. The highest electron mobility is 1301.47 cm2 V-1 s-1, and the highest hole mobility is 28627.24 cm2 V-1 s-1, which are much higher than the mobility in monolayer GeP3. The Ge2Te2P4 monolayer has advantages for photocatalytic applications and it is necessary to perform further study on the material.
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- Trung D Pham
- Yersin University, 27 Ton That Tung, Ward 8, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Vietnamese-German University, Binh Duong, Vietnam.
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Yuan Z, Zhang M, Yen Z, Feng M, Jin X, Ibrahim A, Ahmed MG, Salim T, Gonçalves RA, Sum TC, Lam YM, Wong LH. High-Performance Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells with over 22% Visible Transparency: Pushing the Limit through MXene Interface Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37629-37639. [PMID: 37463286 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Semi-transparent perovskite solar cells (ST-PSCs) have attracted enormous attention recently due to their potential in building-integrated photovoltaic. To obtain adequate average visible transmittance (AVT), a thin perovskite is commonly employed in ST-PSCs. While the thinner perovskite layer has higher transparency, its light absorption efficiency is reduced, and the device shows lower power conversion efficiency (PCE). In this work, a combination of high-quality transparent conducting layers and surface engineering using 2D-MXene results in a superior PCE. In situ high-temperature X-ray diffraction provides direct evidence that the MXene interlayer retards the perovskite crystallization process and leads to larger perovskite grains with fewer grain boundaries, which are favorable for carrier transport. The interfacial carrier recombination is decreased due to fewer defects in the perovskite. Consequently, the current density of the devices with MXene increased significantly. Also, optimized indium tin oxide provides appreciable transparency and conductivity as the top electrode. The semi-transparent device with a PCE of 14.78% and AVT of over 26.7% (400-800 nm) was successfully obtained, outperforming most reported ST-PSCs. The unencapsulated device maintained 85.58% of its original efficiency after over 1000 h under ambient conditions. This work provides a new strategy to prepare high-efficiency ST-PSCs with remarkable AVT and extended stability.
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- Zhengtian Yuan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise (SHARE), Nanomaterials for Energy and Energy-Water Nexus (NEW), Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE), Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise (SHARE), Nanomaterials for Energy and Energy-Water Nexus (NEW), Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE), Singapore 138602, Singapore
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Yoon J, Kim S, Park KH, Lee S, Kim SJ, Lee H, Oh T, Koo CM. Biocompatible and Oxidation-Resistant Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene with Halogen-Free Surface Terminations. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201579. [PMID: 36929585 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Surface chemistry influences not only physicochemical properties but also safety and applications of MXene nanomaterials. Fluorinated Ti3 C2 Tx MXene, synthesized using conventional HF-based etchants, raises concerns regarding harmful effects on electronics and toxicity to living organisms. In this study, well-delaminated halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx flakes are synthesized using NaOH-based etching solution. The transversal surface plasmon mode of halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx MXene (833 nm) confirmed red-shift compared to conventional Ti3 C2 Tx (752 nm), and the halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx MXene has a different density of state by the high proportion of -O and -OH terminations. The synthesized halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx exhibits a lower water contact angle (34.5°) and work function (3.6 eV) than those of fluorinated Ti3 C2 Tx (49.8° and 4.14 eV, respectively). The synthesized halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx exhibits high biocompatibility with the living cells, as evidenced by no noticeable cytotoxicity, even at very high concentrations (2000 µg mL⁻1 ), at which fluorinated Ti3 C2 Tx caused ≈50% reduction in cell viability upon its oxidation. Additionally, the oxidation stability of halogen-free Ti3 C2 Tx is enhanced unexpectedly, which cumulatively provides a good rationale for pursuing the halogen-free routes for synthesizing MXene materials for their uses in biomedical and therapeutic applications.
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- Jaeeun Yoon
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Biomaterials Research Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Biomaterials Research Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Solutions to Electromagnetic Interference in Future-Mobility, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano and Information Technology, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Yusupov K, Björk J, Rosen J. A systematic study of work function and electronic properties of MXenes from first principles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:3976-3984. [PMID: 37496615 PMCID: PMC10367962 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00830k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Functional 2D materials are interesting for a wide range of applications. The rapid growth of the MXene family is due to its compositional diversity, which, in turn, allows significant tuning of the properties, and hence their applicability. The properties are to a large extent dictated by surface terminations. In the present work, we demonstrate the influence of termination species (O, NH, N, S, F, Cl, Br, I) on the changes in electronic structure, work function, dynamical stability, and atomic charges and distances of MXenes (Ti2C, Nb2C, V2C, Mo2C, Ti3C2, and Nb4C3). Among these systems, the work function values were not previously reported for ∼60% of the systems, and most of the previously reported MXenes with semiconducting nature are here proven to be dynamically unstable. The results show that the work function generally decreases with a reduced electronegativity of the terminating species, which in turn is correlated to a reduced charge of both the metal and terminating species and an increased metal-termination distance. An exception to this trend is NH terminations, which display a significantly reduced work function due to an intrinsic dipole moment within the termination. Furthermore, the results suggest that halogen terminations improve the electrical conductivity of the materials.
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- Khabib Yusupov
- Division of Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Linköping University Linköping 581 83 Sweden
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- Division of Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Linköping University Linköping 581 83 Sweden
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- Division of Materials Design, Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Linköping University Linköping 581 83 Sweden
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Afzal AM, Awais M, Yasmeen A, Iqbal MW, Mumtaz S, Ouladsmane M, Usman M. Exploring the redox characteristics of porous ZnCoS@rGO grown on nickel foam as a high-performance electrode for energy storage applications. RSC Adv 2023; 13:21236-21248. [PMID: 37456536 PMCID: PMC10339282 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02792a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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A supercapattery is a device that combines the properties of batteries and supercapacitors, such as power density and energy density. A binary composite (zinc cobalt sulfide) and rGO are synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method and modified Hummers' method. A notable specific capacity (Cs) of 1254 C g-1 is obtained in the ZnCoS@rGO case, which is higher than individual Cs of ZnS (975 C g-1) and CoS (400 C g-1). For the asymmetric (ASC) device (ZnCoS@rGO//PANI@AC), the PANI-doped activated carbon and ZnCoS@rGO are used as the cathode and anode respectively. A high Cm of 141 C g-1 is achieved at 1.4 A g-1. The ASC is exhibited an extraordinary energy density of 45 W h kg-1 with a power density 5000 W kg-1 at 1.4 A g-1. To check the stability of the device, the ASC device is measured for 2000 charging/discharging cycles. The device showed improved coulombic efficiency of 94%. These findings confirmed that the two-dimensional materials provide the opportunities to design battery and supercapacitor hybrid devices.
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- Amir Muhammad Afzal
- Department of Physics, Riphah International University, Campus Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah International University, Campus Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Riphah International University, Campus Lahore Pakistan
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University Seoul 01897 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Medical Informatics and Engineering, Xuzhou Medical University Xuzhou P. R. China
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Xue Y, Yang T, Zheng Y, Wang K, Wang E, Wang H, Zhu L, Du Z, Wang H, Chou K, Hou X. Heterojunction Engineering Enhanced Self-Polarization of PVDF/CsPbBr 3 /Ti 3 C 2 T x Composite Fiber for Ultra-High Voltage Piezoelectric Nanogenerator. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300650. [PMID: 37166066 PMCID: PMC10288227 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG) for practical application is constrained by low output and difficult polarization. In this work, a kind of flexible PENG with high output and self-polarization is fabricated by constructing CsPbBr3 -Ti3 C2 Tx heterojunctions in PVDF fiber. The polarized charges rapidly migrate to the electrodes from the Ti3 C2 Tx nanosheets by forming heterojunctions, achieving the maximum utilization of polarized charges and leading to enhanced piezoelectric output macroscopically. Optimally, PVDF/4wt%CsPbBr3 /0.6wt%Ti3 C2 Tx -PENG exhibits an excellent voltage output of 160 V under self-polarization conditions, which is higher than other self-polarized PENG previously. Further, the working principle and self-polarization mechanism are uncovered by calculating the interfacial charge and electric field using first-principles calculation. In addition, PVDF/4wt%CsPbBr3 /0.6wt%Ti3 C2 Tx -PENG exhibits better water and thermal stability attributed to the protection of PVDF. It is also evaluated in practice by harvesting the energy from human palm taps and successfully lighting up 150 LEDs and an electronic watch. This work presents a new idea of design for high-performance self-polarization PENG.
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- You Xue
- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk AssessmentChinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences100012BeijingChina
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of Sciences100083BeijingChina
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- MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Non‐ferrous Metals and MaterialsGuangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non‐ferrous Metals and Featured MaterialsGuangxi University530004NanningChina
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- School of Materials Science EngineeringZhengzhou University450001ZhengzhouP. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralityUniversity of Science and Technology Beijing100083BeijingChina
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Cho I, Selvaraj AR, Bak J, Kim H, Prabakar K. Mechanochemical Pretreated M n+1AX n (MAX) Phase to Synthesize 2D-Ti 3C 2T x MXene Sheets for High-Performance Supercapacitors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111741. [PMID: 37299644 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) MXenes sheet-like micro-structures have attracted attention as an effective electrochemical energy storage material due to their efficient electrolyte/cation interfacial charge transports inside the 2D sheets which results in ultrahigh rate capability and high volumetric capacitance. In this article, Ti3C2Tx MXene is prepared by a combination of ball milling and chemical etching from Ti3AlC2 powder. The effects of ball milling and etching duration on the physiochemical properties are also explored, as well as the electrochemical performance of as-prepared Ti3C2 MXene. The electrochemical performances of 6 h mechanochemically treated and 12 h chemically etched MXene (BM-12H) exhibit an electric double layer capacitance behavior with an enhanced specific capacitance of 146.3 F g-1 compared to 24 and 48 h treated samples. Moreover, 5000-cycle stability tested sample's (BM-12H) charge/discharge show increased specific capacitance due to the termination of the -OH group, intercalation of K+ ion and transformation to TiO2/Ti3C2 hybrid structure in a 3 M KOH electrolyte. Interestingly, a symmetric supercapacitor (SSC) device fabricated in a 1 M LiPF6 electrolyte in order to extend the voltage window up to 3 V shows a pseudocapacitance behavior due to Li on interaction/de-intercalation. In addition, the SSC shows an excellent energy and power density of 138.33 W h kg-1 and 1500 W kg-1, respectively. The ball milling pre-treated MXene exhibited an excellent performance and stability due to the increased interlayer distance between the MXene sheets and intercalation and deintercalation of Li+ ions.
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- Inho Cho
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-ro 63beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Nie J, Niu B, Wang Y, He Z, Zhang X, Zheng H, Lei Y, Zhong P, Ma X. Multi-functional MXene quantum dots enhance the quality of perovskite polycrystalline films and charge transport for solar cells. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 646:517-528. [PMID: 37209551 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Recently, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) find applications in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), due to their high conductivity, tunable electronic structures, and rich surface chemistry, etc. However, the integration of 2D MXenes into PSCs is limited by their large lateral sizes and relatively-small surface volume ratios, and the roles of MXenes in PSCs are still ambiguous. In this paper, zero-dimensional (0D) MXene quantum dots (MQDs) with an average size of 2.7 nm are obtained through clipping step by step combining a chemical etching and a hydrothermal reaction, which display rich terminals (i.e., -F, -OH, -O) and unique optical properties. The 0D MQDs incorporated into SnO2 electron transport layers (ETLs) of PSCs exhibit multifunction: 1) increasing the electrical conductivity of SnO2, 2) promoting better alignments of energy band positions at the perovskite/ETL interface, 3) improving the film quality of atop polycrystalline perovskite. Particularly, the MQDs not only tightly bond with the Sn atom for decreasing the defects of SnO2, but also interact with the Pb2+ of perovskite. As a result, the defect density of PSCs is significantly decreased from 5.21 × 1021 to 6.4 × 1020 cm-3, leading to enhanced charge transport and reduced nonradiative recombination. Furthermore, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PSCs is substantially improved from 17.44% to 21.63% using the MQDs-SnO2 hybrid ETL compared with the SnO2 ETL. Besides, the stability of the MQDs-SnO2-based PSC is greatly enhanced, with only ~4% degradation of the initial PCE after storage in ambient condition (25 °C, RH: 30-40%) for 1128 h, as compared to that of the reference device with a rapid degradation of ~60% of initial PCE after 460 h. And MQDs-SnO2-based PSC also presents higher thermal stability than SnO2-based device with continuous heating for 248 h at 85 °C. The unique MQDs exhibited in this work might also find other exciting applications such as light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, and fluorescent probes.
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- Junli Nie
- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China; State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, 266 Xinglong Section of Xifeng Road, Xi'an 710126, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China; State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China; School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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Palei S, Murali G, Kim CH, In I, Lee SY, Park SJ. A Review on Interface Engineering of MXenes for Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:123. [PMID: 37160615 PMCID: PMC10169986 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01083-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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With an excellent power conversion efficiency of 25.7%, closer to the Shockley-Queisser limit, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have become a strong candidate for a next-generation energy harvester. However, the lack of stability and reliability in PSCs remained challenging for commercialization. Strategies, such as interfacial and structural engineering, have a more critical influence on enhanced performance. MXenes, two-dimensional materials, have emerged as promising materials in solar cell applications due to their metallic electrical conductivity, high carrier mobility, excellent optical transparency, wide tunable work function, and superior mechanical properties. Owing to different choices of transition elements and surface-terminating functional groups, MXenes possess the feature of tuning the work function, which is an essential metric for band energy alignment between the absorber layer and the charge transport layers for charge carrier extraction and collection in PSCs. Furthermore, adopting MXenes to their respective components helps reduce the interfacial recombination resistance and provides smooth charge transfer paths, leading to enhanced conductivity and operational stability of PSCs. This review paper aims to provide an overview of the applications of MXenes as components, classified according to their roles as additives (into the perovskite absorber layer, charge transport layers, and electrodes) and themselves alone or as interfacial layers, and their significant importance in PSCs in terms of device performance and stability. Lastly, we discuss the present research status and future directions toward its use in PSCs.
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- Srikanta Palei
- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 Four), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Department of IT-Energy Convergence (BK21 Four), Chemical Industry Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju, 27469, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon, 22212, South Korea.
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Wu Z, Liu S, Hao Z, Liu X. MXene Contact Engineering for Printed Electronics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023:e2207174. [PMID: 37096843 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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MXenes emerging as an amazing class of 2D layered materials, have drawn great attention in the past decade. Recent progress suggest that MXene-based materials have been widely explored as conductive electrodes for printed electronics, including electronic and optoelectronic devices, sensors, and energy storage systems. Here, the critical factors impacting device performance are comprehensively interpreted from the viewpoint of contact engineering, thereby giving a deep understanding of surface microstructures, contact defects, and energy level matching as well as their interaction principles. This review also summarizes the existing challenges of MXene inks and the related printing techniques, aiming at inspiring researchers to develop novel large-area and high-resolution printing integration methods. Moreover, to effectually tune the states of contact interface and meet the urgent demands of printed electronics, the significance of MXene contact engineering in reducing defects, matching energy levels, and regulating performance is highlighted. Finally, the printed electronics constructed by the collaborative combination of the printing process and contact engineering are discussed.
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- Zhiyun Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin-Film Technologies, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin-Film Technologies, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin-Film Technologies, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Henan Innovation Center for Functional Polymer Membrane Materials, Xinxiang, 453000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Thin-Film Technologies, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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Li Y, Huang S, Peng S, Jia H, Pang J, Ibarlucea B, Hou C, Cao Y, Zhou W, Liu H, Cuniberti G. Toward Smart Sensing by MXene. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206126. [PMID: 36517115 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The Internet of Things era has promoted enormous research on sensors, communications, data fusion, and actuators. Among them, sensors are a prerequisite for acquiring the environmental information for delivering to an artificial data center to make decisions. The MXene-based sensors have aroused tremendous interest because of their extraordinary performances. In this review, the electrical, electronic, and optical properties of MXenes are first introduced. Next, the MXene-based sensors are discussed according to the sensing mechanisms such as electronic, electrochemical, and optical methods. Initially, biosensors are introduced based on chemiresistors and field-effect transistors. Besides, the wearable pressure sensor is demonstrated with piezoresistive devices. Third, the electrochemical methods include amperometry and electrochemiluminescence as examples. In addition, the optical approaches refer to surface plasmonic resonance and fluorescence resonance energy transfer. Moreover, the prospects are delivered of multimodal data fusion toward complicated human-like senses. Eventually, future opportunities for MXene research are conveyed in the new material discovery, structure design, and proof-of-concept devices.
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- Yufen Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- High-Frequency High-Voltage Device and Integrated Circuits R&D Center, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100029, China
- Key Laboratory of Microelectronic Devices and Integrated Technology, Institute of Microelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Power System Simulation and Control and Renewable Energy Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, 132012, China
- School of Electrical Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, 132012, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Center of Bio and Micro/Nano Functional Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
- Dresden Center for Intelligent Materials (GCL DCIM), Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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Dong XX, Cao YM, Wang C, Wu B, Zheng M, Xue YB, Li W, Han B, Zheng M, Wang ZS, Zhuo MP. MXene-Decorated Smart Textiles with the Desired Mid-Infrared Emissivity for Passive Personal Thermal Management. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:12032-12040. [PMID: 36802223 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Multifunctional and long-term stable wearable heating systems have attracted extensive attention from experts, yet smart textiles that only rely on harvesting the body's heat without additional energy still face huge challenges in practical applications. Herein, we rationally prepared the monolayer MXene Ti3C2Tx nanosheets via an in situ hydrofluoric acid generation method, which was further employed to construct a wearable heating system of MXene @ polyester polyurethane blend fabrics (MP textile) for the passive personal thermal management through a simple spraying process. Owing to the unique two-dimensional (2D) structure, the MP textile presents the desired mid-infrared emissivity, which could efficiently suppress the thermal radiation loss from the human body. Notably, the MP textile with an MXene concentration of 28 mg/mL exhibits a low mid-infrared emissivity of 19.53% at 7-14 μm. Significantly, these prepared MP textiles demonstrate an enhanced temperature of more than 6.83 °C compared with those of favorably traditional fabrics, involving the black polyester fabric, pristine polyester polyurethane blend fabric (PU/PET), and cotton, suggesting a charming indoor passive radiative heating performance. The temperature of real human skin covered by MP textile is 2.68 °C higher than that covered by cotton fabric. Impressively, these prepared MP textiles simultaneously possess attractive breathability, moisture permeability, mechanical strength, and washability, which provide new insight into human body temperature regulation and physical health.
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- Xin-Xin Dong
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Naton Science & Technology Co., Ltd, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Jiangsu Naton Science & Technology Co., Ltd, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Wang T, Zhang Z, Gu Z, Hu C, Qu J. Electron Transfer of Activated Carbon to Anode Excites and Regulates Desalination in Flow Electrode Capacitive Deionization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:2566-2574. [PMID: 36719078 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c09506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The desalination performance of flow electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) is determined by the ion adsorption on the powdered activated carbon (PAC) and the electron transfer between the current collector and PAC. However, a comprehensive understanding of rate-limiting steps is lacking, let alone to enhance FCDI desalination by regulating the PAC characteristics. This study showed that the electron transfer between PAC and the current collector on the anode side was the rate-limiting step of FCDI desalination. Compared with W900, the desalination performance of FCDI decreased by 95% when W1200 with weak electron transfer ability was used as a flow electrode. The PAC selected in this study transferred electrons directly through the conductive carbon matrix in FCDI and was mainly affected by graphitization. The desalination performance of FCDI was improved by 20 times when the graphitization degree of PAC increased from 0.69 to 1.03. The minimum energy required for electrons to escape from the PAC surface was reduced by the high degree of graphitization, from 4.27 to 3.52 eV, thus improving the electron transfer capacity of PAC on the anode side. This study provides a direction for the optimization of flow electrodes and further promotes the development of FCDI.
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- Tianyu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Wastewater Detoxication and Resource Recovery, Beijing100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Wastewater Detoxication and Resource Recovery, Beijing100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Wastewater Detoxication and Resource Recovery, Beijing100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100085, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, China
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Yin Y, Zhou Y, Rafailovich MH, Nam CY. Recent advances of two-dimensional material additives in hybrid perovskite solar cells. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:172001. [PMID: 36652701 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acb441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have become one of the state-of-the-art photovoltaic technologies due to their facile solution-based fabrication processes combined with extremely high photovoltaic performance originating from excellent optoelectronic properties such as strong light absorption, high charge mobility, long free charge carrier diffusion length, and tunable direct bandgap. However, the poor intrinsic stability of hybrid perovskites under environmental stresses including light, heat, and moisture, which is often associated with high defect density in the perovskite, has limited the large-scale commercialization and deployment of PSCs. The use of process additives, which can be included in various subcomponent layers in the PSC, has been identified as one of the effective approaches that can address these issues and improve the photovoltaic performance. Among various additives that have been explored, two-dimensional (2D) materials have emerged recently due to their unique structures and properties that can enhance the photovoltaic performance and device stability by improving perovskite crystallization, defect passivation, and charge transport. Here, we provide a review of the recent progresses in 2D material additives for improving the PSC performance based on key representative 2D material systems, including graphene and its derivatives, transitional metal dichalcogenides, and black phosphorous, providing a useful guideline for further exploiting unique nanomaterial additives for more efficient and stable PSCs in the near future.
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- Yifan Yin
- Department of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, United States of America
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- Department of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, United States of America
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- Department of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, United States of America
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- Department of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794, United States of America
- Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton 11973, United States of America
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Suragtkhuu S, Sunderiya S, Purevdorj S, Bat-Erdene M, Sainbileg B, Hayashi M, Bati ASR, Shapter JG, Davaasambuu S, Batmunkh M. Rhenium anchored Ti 3C 2T x (MXene) nanosheets for electrocatalytic hydrogen production. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:349-355. [PMID: 36756259 PMCID: PMC9846467 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00782g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Atomically thin Ti3C2T x (MXene) nanosheets with rich termination groups, acting as active sites for effective functionalization, are used as an efficient solid support to host rhenium (Re) nanoparticles for the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The newly designed electrocatalyst - Re nanoparticles anchored on Ti3C2T x MXene nanosheets (Re@Ti3C2T x ) - exhibited promising catalytic activity with a low overpotential of 298 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mV cm-2, while displaying excellent stability. In comparison, the pristine Ti3C2T x MXene requires higher overpotential of 584 mV to obtain the same current density. After being stored under ambient conditions for 30 days, Re@Ti3C2T x retained 100% of its initial catalytic activity for the HER, while the pristine Ti3C2T x retained only 74.8% of its initial value. According to our theoretical calculations using density functional theory, dual Re anchored MXene (Re@Ti3C2T x ) exhibits a near-zero value of Gibbs free energy (ΔG H* = -0.06 eV) for the HER, demonstrating that the presence of Re significantly enhances the electrocatalytic activity of MXene nanosheets. This work introduces a facile strategy to develop an effective electrocatalyst for electrocatalytic hydrogen production.
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- Selengesuren Suragtkhuu
- Department of Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 14200 Mongolia
- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Nathan Queensland 4111 Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 14200 Mongolia
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 14200 Mongolia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia
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- Center for Condensed Matter Sciences, Center of Atomic Initiative for New Materials, National Taiwan University Taipei 106 Taiwan
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- Center for Condensed Matter Sciences, Center of Atomic Initiative for New Materials, National Taiwan University Taipei 106 Taiwan
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- Centre for Organic Photonics & Electronics, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 14200 Mongolia
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- Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University Nathan Queensland 4111 Australia
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Liu Z, Gao W, Liu L, Luo S, Zhang C, Yue T, Sun J, Zhu M, Wang J. Work function mediated interface charge kinetics for boosting photocatalytic water sterilization. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 442:130036. [PMID: 36155302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photocatalytic sterilization is an eco-friendly strategy to utilize solar energy for treating water contaminated with resistant bacteria. Here, we propose interface engineering to induce an internal electric field (IEF) in leaf-like Ti3C2Tx/TiO2 based on the work function (Φ) theory, which enhances photocatalytic sterilization performance by steering interface charge kinetics. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and in situ irradiation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ISI-XPS) results show that photogenerated charge carriers can be directionally separated by the IEF. The efficient charge kinetics benefits the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and hence a superior broad-spectrum sterilization performance. We employ the intrinsic physical characteristics of MXene to steer interface charge kinetics for photocatalysis, which exhibits great potential in water disinfection.
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- Zhaoli Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 28 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 28 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 28 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 28 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 28 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Biological Resources, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qinghai 810008, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 28 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Yang SS, Wang C, Jiang YF, Zhang H. Three-Dimensional MAX-Ti 3 AlC 2 Nanomaterials for Dual-Selective and Highly Efficient Enrichment of Phosphorylated and Glycosylated Peptides. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202200375. [PMID: 36581565 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202200375] [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] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Dual-selective enrichment of phosphopeptides and glycopeptides of post-translational modifications (PTMs) in the complex biological samples are challenging. In this work, considering the versatile properties including surface abundant metal sites and electrostatic attraction between Ti3 C2 -layers and Al-layers, layered ternary carbides Ti3 AlC2 nanomaterials was successfully applied for the first time as an affinity adsorbent for the dual-selective capture of phosphopeptides and glycopeptides. Especially, the Ti3 AlC2 nanomaterials had an excellent detection sensitivity for phosphopeptides (1×10-11 M) and a good selectivity for glycopeptides with a low molar ratio of 1 : 500 of HRP (horseradish peroxidase) to BSA (bovine serum albumin). Furthermore, Ti3 AlC2 nanomaterials was also applied for dual-selective enrichment of phosphopeptides and glycopeptides from mouse brain neocortex lysate and human serum lysate respectively before mass spectrometry (MS) analysis, yielding twenty-two unique phosphopeptides from thirteen phosphoproteins and fifty-three unique glycopeptides from thirty-seven glycoproteins, respectively. This work will open a new avenue and will greatly promote sample preparation for mass spectrometric analysis in phosphoproteomics and glycoproteomics research.
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- Shi-Shu Yang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecule and Drug Innovation, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Key Laboratory of Organic Functional Molecule and Drug Innovation, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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Xu B, Zhu J, Xiao F, Liu N, Liang Y, Jiao C, Li J, Deng Q, Wu S, Wen T, Pei S, Wan H, Xiao X, Xia J, Wang Z. Electrically Tunable MXene Nanomechanical Resonators Vibrating at Very High Frequencies. ACS NANO 2022; 16:20229-20237. [PMID: 36508311 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c05742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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As an emerging class of two-dimensional (2D) layered nanomaterial, MXene exhibits a number of intriguing properties, such as good electrical conductivity and high elastic modulus, and has witnessed continued growth in related device research. However, nanoscale MXene devices which leverage both the intrinsic electrical and mechanical properties of these 2D crystals have not been experimentally studied. Here we demonstrate nanoelectromechanical resonators based on 2D MXene crystals, where Ti3C2Tx drumheads with a wide range of thickness, from more than 50 layers all the way down to a monolayer, exhibit robust nanomechanical vibrations with fundamental-mode frequency f0 up to >70 MHz in the very high frequency (VHF) band, a displacement noise density down to 52 fm/Hz1/2, and a fundamental-mode frequency-quality factor product up to f0 × Q ≈ 6.85 × 109 Hz. By combining experimental results with theoretical calculations, we independently derive the Young's modulus of 2D Ti3C2Tx crystals to be 270-360 GPa, in excellent agreement with nanoindentation measurements, based on which we elucidate frequency scaling pathways toward microwave frequencies. We further demonstrate electrical tuning of resonance frequency in MXene resonators and frequency-shift-based MXene vacuum gauges with responsivity of 736%/Torr and detection range down to 10-4 Torr. Our study can lead to the design and creation of nanoscale vibratory devices that exploit the intrinsic electrical and mechanical properties in 2D MXene crystals.
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- Bo Xu
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu611731, China
- Department of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants, Army Logistic Academy of PLA, Chongqing401331, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu611731, China
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu611731, China
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu611731, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu610054, China
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu611731, China
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Wu L, Dong C, Chen C, Zhao L, Lu P, Yang K. Interface Engineering at Sc 2C MXene and Germanium Iodine Perovskite Interface: First-Principles Insights. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:11801-11810. [PMID: 36519799 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In recent years, Ge-based halide perovskite has gained increasing attention due to its potential in the development of lead-free perovskite solar cells. Here, through first-principles calculations, we explored the possibilities to enhance the optoelectronic properties of Ge-based perovskites via interfacial engineering between germanium iodine perovskite and 2D scandium-carbide MXene with various termination groups including F, O, and OH. We first evaluated the relative stability of the material interfaces and found that MAI-terminated interfaces are energetically more favorable than the GeI2-terminated interfaces. The MAI/F interface exhibits a type-II band alignment that can promote the photogenerated electron-hole separation. Moreover, the work function of the heterostructures can be tuned from 2.60 to 4.45 eV via using various termination groups. Additionally, 2D Sc2C MXene can also significantly enhance the light absorption. These results indicate that the 2D MXene serves as one promising candidate for optimizing the properties of perovskite solar cells via interface engineering.
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- Liyuan Wu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an710055, ShaanxiChina
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China
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- Department of NanoEngineering and Program of Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0448, La Jolla, California92093-0448, USA
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Xu X, Guo T, Hota MK, Kim H, Zheng D, Liu C, Hedhili MN, Alsaadi RS, Zhang X, Alshareef HN. High-Yield Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene-MoS 2 Integrated Circuits. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107370. [PMID: 34719808 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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It is very challenging to employ solution-processed conducting films in large-area ultrathin nanoelectronics. Here, spray-coated Ti3 C2 Tx MXene films as metal contacts are successfully integrated into sub-10 nm gate oxide 2D MoS2 transistor circuits. Ti3 C2 Tx films are spray coated on glass substrates followed by vacuum annealing. Compared to the as-prepared sample, vacuum annealed films exhibit a higher conductivity (≈11 000 S cm-1 ) and a lower work function (≈4.5 eV). Besides, the annealed Ti3 C2 Tx film can be patterned through a standard cleanroom process without peeling off. The annealed Ti3 C2 Tx film shows a better band alignment for n-type transport in MoS2 channel with small work function mismatch of 0.06 eV. The MoS2 film can be uniformly transferred on the patterned Ti3 C2 Tx surface and then readily processed through the cleanroom process. A large-area array of Ti3 C2 Tx MXene-MoS2 transistors is fabricated using different dielectric thicknesses and semiconducting channel sizes. High yield and stable performance for these transistor arrays even with an 8 nm-thick dielectric layer are demonstrated. Besides, several circuits are demonstrated, including rectifiers, negative-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS) inverters, and voltage-shift NMOS inverters. Overall, this work indicates the tremendous potential for solution-processed Ti3 C2 Tx MXene films in large-area 2D nanoelectronics.
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- Xiangming Xu
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Laboratories, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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MXene based 2D-2D heterostructures for Counter Electrode in third generation Dye Sensitized Solar Cells. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2022.140144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tsikritzis D, Chatzimanolis K, Tzoganakis N, Bellani S, Zappia MI, Bianca G, Curreli N, Buha J, Kriegel I, Antonatos N, Sofer Z, Krassas M, Rogdakis K, Bonaccorso F, Kymakis E. Two-dimensional BiTeI as a novel perovskite additive for printable perovskite solar cells. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS 2022; 6:5345-5359. [PMID: 36776412 PMCID: PMC9907396 DOI: 10.1039/d2se01109c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are attractive printable, flexible, and cost-effective optoelectronic devices constituting an alternative technology to conventional Si-based ones. The incorporation of low-dimensional materials, such as two-dimensional (2D) materials, into the PSC structure is a promising route for interfacial and bulk perovskite engineering, paving the way for improved power conversion efficiency (PCE) and long-term stability. In this work, we investigate the incorporation of 2D bismuth telluride iodide (BiTeI) flakes as additives in the perovskite active layer, demonstrating their role in tuning the interfacial energy-level alignment for optimum device performance. By varying the concentration of BiTeI flakes in the perovskite precursor solution between 0.008 mg mL-1 and 0.1 mg mL-1, a downward shift in the energy levels of the perovskite results in an optimal alignment of the energy levels of the materials across the cell structure, as supported by device simulations. Thus, the cell fill factor (FF) increases with additive concentration, reaching values greater than 82%, although the suppression of open circuit voltage (V oc) is reported beyond an additive concentration threshold of 0.03 mg mL-1. The most performant devices delivered a PCE of 18.3%, with an average PCE showing a +8% increase compared to the reference devices. This work demonstrates the potential of 2D-material-based additives for the engineering of PSCs via energy level optimization at perovskite/charge transporting layer interfaces.
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- Dimitris Tsikritzis
- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
- Institute of Emerging Technologies (i-EMERGE) of HMU Research Center Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
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- Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Morego, 30 16163 Genova Italy
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- Functional Nanosystems, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Morego, 30 16163 Genova Italy
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- BeDimensional S.p.A. Via Lungotorrente Secca 30R 16163 Genova Italy
- Department of Nanochemistry, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Morego, 30 16163 Genova Italy
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- Functional Nanosystems, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Morego, 30 16163 Genova Italy
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technická 5 Prague 6 16628 Czech Republic
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Technická 5 Prague 6 16628 Czech Republic
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
- Institute of Emerging Technologies (i-EMERGE) of HMU Research Center Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
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- BeDimensional S.p.A. Via Lungotorrente Secca 30R 16163 Genova Italy
- Graphene Labs, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Morego, 30 16163 Genova Italy
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
- Institute of Emerging Technologies (i-EMERGE) of HMU Research Center Heraklion 71410 Crete Greece
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Fan WK, Sherryna A, Tahir M. Advances in Titanium Carbide (Ti 3C 2T x ) MXenes and Their Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanotextures for Solar Energy Applications: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:38158-38192. [PMID: 36340125 PMCID: PMC9631731 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Introducing new materials with low cost and superior solar harvesting efficiency requires urgent attention to solve energy and environmental challenges. Titanium carbide (Ti3C2T x ) MXene, a 2D layered material, is a promising solution to solve the issues of existing materials due to their promising conductivity with low cost to function as a cocatalyst/support. On the other hand, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging materials due to their high surface area and semiconducting characteristics. Therefore, coupling them would be promising to form composites with higher solar harvesting efficiency. Thus, the main objective of this work to disclose recent development in Ti3C2T x -based MOF nanocomposites for energy conversion applications to produce renewable fuels. MOFs can generate photoinduced electron/hole pairs, followed by transfer of electrons to MXenes through Schottky junctions for photoredox reactions. Currently, the principles, fundamentals, and mechanism of photocatalytic systems with construction of Schottky junctions are critically discussed. Then the basics of MOFs are discussed thoroughly in terms of their physical properties, morphologies, optical properties, and derivatives. The synthesis of Ti3C2T x MXenes and their composites with the formation of surface functionals is systematically illustrated. Next, critical discussions are conducted on design considerations and strategies to engineer the morphology of Ti3C2T x MXenes and MOFs. The interfacial/heterojunction modification strategies of Ti3C2T x MXenes and MOFs are then deeply discussed to understand the roles of both materials. Following that, the applications of MXene-mediated MOF nanotextures in view of CO2 reduction and water splitting for solar fuel production are critically analyzed. Finally, the challenges and a perspective toward the future research of MXene-based MOF composites are disclosed.
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- Wei Keen Fan
- School
of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- School
of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Chemical
and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE
University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Bao C, Wang J, Wang B, Sun J, He L, Pan Z, Jiang Y, Wang D, Liu X, Dou SX, Wang J. 3D Sodiophilic Ti 3C 2 MXene@g-C 3N 4 Hetero-Interphase Raises the Stability of Sodium Metal Anodes. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17197-17209. [PMID: 36222585 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Owing to several advantages of metallic sodium (Na), such as a relatively high theoretical capacity, low redox potential, wide availability, and low cost, Na metal batteries are being extensively studied, which are expected to play a major role in the fields of electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage. Although considerable efforts have been devoted to utilizing MXene-based materials for suppressing Na dendrites, achieving a stable cycling of Na metal anodes remains extremely challenging due to, for example, the low Coulombic efficiency (CE) caused by the severe side reactions. Herein, a g-C3N4 layer was attached in situ on the Ti3C2 MXene surface, inducing a surface state reconstruction and thus forming a stable hetero-interphase with excellent sodiophilicity between the MXene and g-C3N4 to inhibit side reactions and guide uniform Na ion flux. The 3D construction can not only lower the local current density to facilitate uniform Na plating/stripping but also mitigate volume change to stabilize the electrolyte/electrode interphase. Thus, the 3D Ti3C2 MXene@g-C3N4 nanocomposite enables much enhanced average CEs (99.9% at 1 mA h cm-2, 0.5 mA cm-2) in asymmetric half cells, long-term stability (up to 700 h) for symmetric cells, and stable cycling (up to 800 cycles at 2 C), together with outstanding rate capability (up to 20 C), of full cells. The present study demonstrates an approach in developing practically high performance for Na metal anodes.
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- Changyuan Bao
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin150001, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin150001, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai201804, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin150001, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW2500, Australia
- Institute of Energy Material Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore117575, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore138634, Singapore
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Alhamada TF, Azmah Hanim MA, Jung DW, Saidur R, Nuraini A, Hasan WZW. MXene Based Nanocomposites for Recent Solar Energy Technologies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3666. [PMID: 36296856 PMCID: PMC9609812 DOI: 10.3390/nano12203666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This article discusses the design and preparation of a modified MXene-based nanocomposite for increasing the power conversion efficiency and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells. The MXene family of materials among 2D nanomaterials has shown considerable promise in enhancing solar cell performance because of their remarkable surface-enhanced characteristics. Firstly, there are a variety of approaches to making MXene-reinforced composites, from solution mixing to powder metallurgy. In addition, their outstanding features, including high electrical conductivity, Young's modulus, and distinctive shape, make them very advantageous for composite synthesis. In contrast, its excellent chemical stability, electronic conductivity, tunable band gaps, and ion intercalation make it a promising contender for various applications. Photovoltaic devices, which turn sunlight into electricity, are an exciting new area of research for sustainable power. Based on an analysis of recent articles, the hydro-thermal method has been widely used for synthesizing MXene-based nano-composites because of the easiness of fabrication and low cost. Finally, we identify new perspectives for adjusting the performance of MXene for various nanocomposites by controlling the composition of the two-dimensional transition metal MXene phase.
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- T. F. Alhamada
- Department of Scientific Affairs, Northern Technical University, Mosul 41001, Iraq
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
- Advance Engineering Materials and Composites Research Center (AEMC), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jeju National University, 1 Ara 1-dong, Jeju 690-756, Korea
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- Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UPM, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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