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Xu H, Liu S, Li Z, Ding F, Liu J, Wang W, Song K, Liu T, Hu L. Synergistic effect of Ti 3C 2T x MXene/PAN nanofiber and LLZTO particles on high-performance PEO-based solid electrolyte for lithium metal battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 668:634-645. [PMID: 38696991 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have been considered the most promising separators for all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs) due to their ease of processing and low cost. However, the practical applications of SPEs in ASSLMBs are limited by their low ionic conductivities and mechanical strength. Herein, we developed a three-dimensional (3D) interconnected MXene (Ti3C2Tx) network and Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) particles synergistically reinforced polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based SPE, where the association of Li+ with ether-oxygen in PEO could be significantly weakened through the Lewis acid-base interactions between the electron-absorbing group (Ti-F, -O-) of Ti3C2Tx and Li+. Besides, the TFSI- in lithium salts could be immobilized by hydrogen bonds from the Ti-OH of Ti3C2Tx. The 3D interconnected Ti3C2Tx network not only alleviated the agglomeration of inorganic fillers (LLZTO), but also improved the mechanical strength of composite solid electrolyte (CSE). Consequently, the assembled Li||CSE||Li symmetric battery showed excellent cycling stability at 35 ℃ (stable cycling over 3000 h at 0.1 mA cm-2, 0.1 mAh cm-2) and -2 ℃ (stable cycling over 2500 h at 0.05 mA cm-2, 0.05 mAh cm-2). Impressively, the LiFePO4||CSE||Li battery showed a high discharge capacity of 145.3 mAh/g at 0.3 C after 300 cycles at 35 ℃. This rational structural design provided a new strategy for the preparation of high-performance solid-state electrolytes for lithium metal batteries.
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- Hao Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, China
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- College of Textiles and Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical, Electrical & Information Engineering, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Department of Hospital Infection Management, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No.16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China.
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Li R, Zou X, Bai Y, Chen Z, Huang B, Dai Y, Niu C. Layer-coupled corner states in two-dimensional topological multiferroics. Mater Horiz 2024; 11:2242-2247. [PMID: 38421336 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01266b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The structural diversity and controllability in two-dimensional (2D) materials offers an intriguing platform for exploring a wide range of topological phenomena. The layer degree of freedom, as a novel technique for material manipulation, requires further investigation regarding its association with topological states. Here, using first-principles calculations and a tight-binding model, we propose a novel mechanism that couples the second-order topological corner states with the layer degree of freedom. By analyzing the edge states, topological indices, and spectra of nanoflakes, we identify ferromagnetic H'-Co2XF2 (X = C, N) as 2D second-order topological insulators with intrinsic ferroelectricity. Moreover, the topological corner states strongly couple with the layer degree of freedom, and, remarkably, ferroelectricity provides a nonvolatile handle to manipulate the layer-polarized corner states. These findings open an avenue for the manipulation of second-order topological states and establish a bridge between ferroelectricity and nontrivial topology.
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- Runhan Li
- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China.
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Pang X, Lee H, Rong J, Zhu Q, Xu S. Self-Thermal Management in Filtered Selenium-Terminated MXene Films for Flexible Safe Batteries. Small 2024:e2309580. [PMID: 38705865 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Li-ion batteries with superior interior thermal management are crucial to prevent thermal runaway and ensure safe, long-lasting operation at high temperatures or during rapid discharging and charging. Typically, such thermal management is achieved by focusing on the separator and electrolyte. Here, the study introduces a Se-terminated MXene free-standing electrode with exceptional electrical conductivity and low infrared emissivity, synergistically combining high-rate capacity with reduced heat radiation for safe, large, and fast Li+ storage. This is achieved through a one-step organic Lewis acid-assisted gas-phase reaction and vacuum filtration. The Se-terminated Nb2Se2C outperformed conventional disordered O/OH/F-terminated materials, enhancing Li+-storage capacity by ≈1.5 times in the fifth cycle (221 mAh·g-1 at 1 A·g-1) and improving mid-infrared adsorption with low thermal radiation. These benefits result from its superior electrical conductivity, excellent structural stability, and high permittivity in the infrared region. Calculations further reveal that increased permittivity and conductivity along the z-direction can reduce heat radiation from electrodes. This work highlights the potential of surface groups-terminated layered material-based free-standing flexible electrodes with self-thermal management ability for safe, fast energy storage.
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- Xin Pang
- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- State Key Lab of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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Fang K, Li P, Zhang B, Liu S, Zhao X, Kou L, Xu W, Guo X, Li J. Insights on updates in sodium alginate/MXenes composites as the designer matrix for various applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132032. [PMID: 38702004 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Advancements in two-dimensional materials, particularly MXenes, have spurred the development of innovative composites through their integration with natural polymers such as sodium alginate (SA). Mxenes exhibit a broad specific surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, and an abundance of surface terminations, which can be combined with SA to maximize the synergistic effect of the materials. This article provides a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques in the fabrication of SA/MXene composites, analyzing the resulting structural and functional enhancements with a specific focus on advancing the design of these composites for practical applications. A detailed exploration of SA/MXene composites is provided, highlighting their utility in various sectors, such as wearable electronics, wastewater treatment, biomedical applications, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. The review identifies the unique advantages conferred by incorporating MXene in these composites, examines the current challenges, and proposes future research directions to understand and optimize these promising materials thoroughly. The remarkable properties of MXenes are emphasized as crucial for advancing the performance of SA-based composites, indicating significant potential for developing high-performance composite materials.
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- Kun Fang
- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China,.
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, Henan, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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Tan D, Sun N, Huang J, Zhang Z, Zeng L, Li Q, Bi S, Bu J, Peng Y, Guo Q, Jiang C. Monolayer Vacancy-Induced MXene Memory for Write-Verify-Free Programming. Small 2024:e2402273. [PMID: 38682587 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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The fundamental logic states of 1 and 0 in Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) are essential for modern high-speed non-volatile solid-state memories. However, the accumulated storage signal in conventional physical components often leads to data distortion after multiple write operations. This necessitates a write-verify operation to ensure proper values within the 0/1 threshold ranges. In this work, a non-gradual switching memory with two distinct stable resistance levels is introduced, enabled by the asymmetric vertical structure of monolayer vacancy-induced oxidized Ti3C2Tx MXene for efficient carrier trapping and releasing. This non-cumulative resistance effect allows non-volatile memories to attain valid 0/1 logic levels through direct reprogramming, eliminating the need for a write-verify operation. The device exhibits superior performance characteristics, including short write/erase times (100 ns), a large switching ratio (≈3 × 104), long cyclic endurance (>104 cycles), extended retention (>4 × 106 s), and highly resistive stability (>104 continuous write operations). These findings present promising avenues for next-generation resistive memories, offering faster programming speed, exceptional write performance, and streamlined algorithms.
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- Dongchen Tan
- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 47907, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710126, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Frederick Seitz Material Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, 61801, USA
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- Key Laboratory for Precision and Non-traditional Machining Technology of the Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Alam MS, Chowdhury MA, Islam MR, Islam MS, Islam MM, Ahmed R. Creation of a boron carbide-based Ti 3AlBC (312) MAX phase: a route to novel MXenes for energy storage. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:4585-4588. [PMID: 38576405 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00660g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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A novel boron carbide (B4C)-based Ti3AlBC (312) MAX phase was predicted for the first time via density functional theory (DFT). The stability of the MAX phase was confirmed by mechanical and thermal property analyses. The computational details revealed the attractive properties of Ti3AlBC, indicating its potential as an advanced material with improved characteristics. Its thermodynamic properties are reported as a function of temperature, indicating its potential for energy storage applications.
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- Md Shahinoor Alam
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur, Gazipur 1707, Bangladesh.
- Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology, Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore-6431, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur, Gazipur 1707, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University, Jamalpur, 2012, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology, Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore-6431, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology, Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore-6431, Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology, Qadirabad Cantonment, Natore-6431, Bangladesh
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Fu S, Zhang X, Wu B, Zhang Z, Gao H, Li L. Few-layer V 2C/MWCNT with high ionic accessibility for lithium-ion storage. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:7123-7130. [PMID: 38568031 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt04220k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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A V2C MXene has a high theoretical capacity and low diffusion barrier, showing tremendous potential in lithium-ion batteries. However, most reports on V2C focus on a multilayered structure that is stacked, which diminishes the ionic accessibility and results in unsatisfactory cycling stability. Therefore, we synthesized a few-layer V2C (f-V2C) material and added multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The formed f-V2C/MWCNT provides abundant pores, which enhance ionic accessibility, so that Li+ can easily enter the layer space. The introduction of MWCNTs can further separate the f-V2C, expand the specific surface area, reduce the charge transfer resistance, and heighten the structural stability. The experiments reveal that f-V2C/MWCNT has a high specific capacity of 531 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 100 cycles. Even at a high current density of 5.0 A g-1, the specific capacity can still reach 166 mA h g-1. Moreover, the f-V2C/MWCNT structure shows good cycling stability with a capacity retention rate of 95% after 1000 cycles at 5.0 A g-1. The above findings indicate that f-V2C/MWCNT has great application potential in the field of Li+ storage.
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- Shouchao Fu
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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Lin W, Yuan Y, Xu L, Wang W. Recent Progress in Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Flame Retardance and Fire-Warning Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:1858. [PMID: 38675677 PMCID: PMC11055176 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Graphene-like 2D nanomaterials, such as graphene, MXene, molybdenum disulfide, and boron nitride, present a promising avenue for eco-friendly flame retardants. Their inherent characteristics, including metal-like conductivity, high specific surface area, electron transport capacity, and solution processability, make them highly suitable for applications in both structural fire protection and fire alarm systems. This review offers an up-to-date exploration of advancements in flame retardant composites, utilizing pristine graphene-like nanosheets, versatile graphene-like nanosheets with multiple functions, and collaborative systems based on these nanomaterials. Moreover, graphene-like 2D nanomaterials exhibit considerable potential in the development of early fire alarm systems, enabling timely warnings. This review provides an overview of flame-retarding and fire-warning mechanisms, diverse multifunctional nanocomposites, and the evolving trends in the development of fire alarm systems anchored in graphene-like 2D nanomaterials and their derivatives. Ultimately, the existing challenges and prospective directions for the utilization of graphene-like 2D nanomaterials in flame retardant and fire-warning applications are put forward.
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- Weiliang Lin
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China;
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia;
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Qiu Y, Jing Z, Liu H, He H, Wu K, Cheng Y, Xiao B. Fast access of the lattice thermal conductivity and phonon quasiparticle spectra of Mo 2TiC 2T 2 (T = -O and -F) and Janus Mo 2TiC 2OF MXenes from machine learning potentials. Nanoscale 2024; 16:7645-7659. [PMID: 38529611 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00015c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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The presence of strong anharmonic effects in surface functionalized MXenes greatly challenges the use of harmonic lattice dynamics calculations to predict their phonon spectra and lattice thermal conductivity at finite temperatures. Herein, we demonstrate the workflow for training and validating machine learning potentials in terms of moment tensor potential (MTP) for MXenes including Mo2TiC2, Mo2TiC2O2, Mo2TiC2F2 and Janus-Mo2TiC2OF monolayers. Then, the MTPs of MXenes are successfully combined with the harmonic lattice dynamics calculations to obtain the temperature renormalized phonon spectra, three-phonon scattering rates, phonon relaxation times and lattice thermal conductivity at finite temperatures. Furthermore, combining MTPs with classic molecular dynamics simulations at finite temperatures directly enables the calculation of phonon quasi-particle spectral energy density with a full inclusion of all anharmonic effects in MXenes. Our current results indicate that anharmonic effects are found to be relatively weak in Mo2TiC2 and Mo2TiC2O2 monolayers, whereas the phonon quasi-particle spectral energy densities largely resemble those of harmonic or renormalized lattice dynamics calculations. Significant broadening of spectral energy density at finite temperature is predicted for Mo2TiC2F2 and Janus-Mo2TiC2OF monolayers, implying strong anharmonic effects in those MXenes. Our work paves a new way for fast and reliable calculation of the phonon scattering process and lattice thermal conductivity of MXenes within MTPs trained from first-principles molecular dynamics simulations in the future.
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- Yiding Qiu
- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China.
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Chen M, Fan Q, Yu P, Chen K, Li P, Liang K. Engineering Ti 3C 2-MXene Surface Composition for Excellent Li + Storage Performance. Molecules 2024; 29:1731. [PMID: 38675552 PMCID: PMC11052082 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29081731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Exploiting novel materials with high specific capacities is crucial for the progress of advanced energy storage devices. Intentionally constructing functional heterostructures based on a variety of two-dimensional (2D) substances proves to be an extremely efficient method for capitalizing on the shared benefits of these materials. By elaborately designing the structure, a greatly escalated steadiness can be achieved throughout electrochemical cycles, along with boosted electron transfer kinetics. In this study, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) was utilized to alter the surface composition of multilayer Ti3C2Tx MXene, contributing to contriving various layered heterostructure materials through a precise adjustment of the reaction temperature. The optimal composite materials at a reaction temperature of 500 °C (defined as MX500), incorporating MXene as the conductive substrate, exhibited outstanding stability and high coulombic efficiency during electrochemical cycling. Meanwhile, the reactive sites are increased by using TiS2 and TiO2 at the heterogeneous interfaces, which sustains a specific capacity of 449 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles at a current density of 0.1 A g-1 and further demonstrates their exceptional electrochemical characteristics. Additionally, the noted pseudocapacitive properties, like MXene materials, further highlight the diverse capabilities of intuitive material design. This study illuminates the complex details of surface modification in multilayer MXene and offers a crucial understanding of the strategic creation of heterostructures, significantly impacting sophisticated electrochemical applications.
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- Minghua Chen
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Data-Driven High-Safety Energy Materials and Applications, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials and Chemistry, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Data-Driven High-Safety Energy Materials and Applications, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials and Chemistry, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Data-Driven High-Safety Energy Materials and Applications, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials and Chemistry, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- Qianwan Institute of CNITECH, Ningbo 315336, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Data-Driven High-Safety Energy Materials and Applications, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials and Chemistry, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- Qianwan Institute of CNITECH, Ningbo 315336, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Data-Driven High-Safety Energy Materials and Applications, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Special Energy Materials and Chemistry, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
- Qianwan Institute of CNITECH, Ningbo 315336, China
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Zhang S, Meng L, Hu Y, Yuan Z, Li J, Liu H. Green Synthesis and Biosafety Assessment of MXene. Small 2024; 20:e2308600. [PMID: 37974554 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The rise of MXene-based materials with fascinating physical and chemical properties has attracted wide attention in the field of biomedicine, because it can be exploited to regulate a variety of biological processes. The biomedical applications of MXene are still in its infancy, nevertheless, the comprehensive evaluation of MXene's biosafety is desperately needed. In this review, the composition and the synthetic methods of MXene materials are first introduced from the view of biosafety. The evaluation of the interaction between MXene and cells, as well as the safety of different forms of MXene applied in vivo are then discussed. This review provides a basic understanding of MXene biosafety and may bring new inspirations to the future applications of MXene-based materials in biomedicine.
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- Shengmin Zhang
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
- Department of Stomatology, Cangzhou Medical College, Jinan, 061001, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR) School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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Chen J, Yang Z, Li W, Yang Y, Zhu F, Huo Z, Zhou Q. MXene-supported MIL-88A(Fe) as persulfate activator for removal of tetracycline. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:25273-25286. [PMID: 38467998 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32677-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The poor conductivity, poor stability, and agglomeration of iron-based metal organic framework MIL-88A(Fe) limit its application as persulfate (PS) activator in water purification. Herein, MXene-supported MIL-88A(Fe) composites (M88A/MX) were synthesized to enhance its adsorption and catalytic capability for tetracycline (TC) removal. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to characterize prepared materials, confirming the successful attachment of MIL-88A(Fe) to the surface of MXene. M88A/MX-0.2 composites, prepared with 0.2 g MXene addition, exhibit optimal degradation efficiency, reaching 98% under conditions of 0.2 g/L M88A/MX-0.2, 1.0 mM PS, 20 ppm TC, and pH 5. The degradation rate constants of M88A/MX-0.2 were 0.03217 min-1, which was much higher than that of MIL-88A(Fe) (0.00159 min-1) and MXene (0.00626 min-1). The removal effects of reaction parameters, such as dosage of M88A/MX-0.2 and PS; initial solution pH; and the presence of the common co-existing constituents (humic acid and the inorganic anions) were investigated in detail. Additionally, the reuse of M88A/MX-0.2 showed that the composites had good cycling stability by recurrent experiments. The results of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and quenching experiments indicated that ·OH, ·SO4-, and ·O2- were involved in the M88A/MX-0.2/PS system where persulfate oxidation process was activated with prepared M88A/MX-0.2. In addition, the intermediates of photocatalytic degradation were determined by HPLC-MS, and the possible degradation pathways of the target molecules were inferred. This study offered a new avenue for sulfate-based degradation of Fe-based metal organic framework.
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- Junxia Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Cohen-Gerassi D, Messer O, Finkelstein-Zuta G, Aviv M, Favelukis B, Shacham-Diamand Y, Sokol M, Adler-Abramovich L. Conductive Peptide-Based MXene Hydrogel as a Piezoresistive Sensor. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2303632. [PMID: 38536070 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Wearable pressure sensors have become increasingly popular for personal healthcare and motion detection applications due to recent advances in materials science and functional nanomaterials. In this study, a novel composite hydrogel is presented as a sensitive piezoresistive sensor that can be utilized for various biomedical applications, such as wearable skin patches and integrated artificial skin that can measure pulse and blood pressure, as well as monitor sound as a self-powered microphone. The hydrogel is composed of self-assembled short peptides containing aromatic, positively- or negatively charged amino acids combined with 2D Ti3C2Tz MXene nanosheets. This material is low-cost, facile, reliable, and scalable for large areas while maintaining high sensitivity, a wide detection range, durability, oxidation stability, and biocompatibility. The bioinspired nanostructure, strong mechanical stability, and ease of functionalization make the assembled peptide-based composite MXene-hydrogel a promising and widely applicable material for use in bio-related wearable electronics.
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- Dana Cohen-Gerassi
- Department of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv, 6910717, Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- The Scojen Institute for Synthetic Biology, Director, Reichman University, 8 University St., Herzliya, 4610101, Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
- The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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Chen Y, Gao M, Chen K, Sun H, Xing H, Liu X, Liu W, Guo H. MXene-Based Pressure Sensor with a Self-Healing Property for Joule Heating and Friction Sliding. Small 2024:e2400593. [PMID: 38529744 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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As a kind of flexible electronic device, flexible pressure sensor has attracted wide attention in medical monitoring and human-machine interaction. With the continuous deepening of research, high-sensitivity sensor is developing from single function to multi-function. However, Current multifunctional sensors lack the ability to integrate joule heating, detect sliding friction, and self-healing. Herein, a MXene/polyurethane (PU) flexible pressure sensor with a self-healing property for joule heating and friction sliding is fabricated. The MXene/PU sensitive layer with special spinosum structure is prepared by a simple spraying method. After face-to-face assembly of the sensitive layers, the MXene/PU flexible pressure sensor is obtained and showed excellent sensitivity (150.65 kPa-1), fast response/recovery speed (75.5/63.9 ms), and good stability (10 000 cycles). Based on the self-healing property of PU, the sensor also has the ability to heal after mechanical damage. In addition, the sensor realizes the joule heating function under low voltage, and has the real-time monitoring ability of sliding objects. Combined with low cost and simple manufacturing method, the multi-functional MXene/PU flexible sensor shows a wide range of application potential in human activity monitoring, thermal management, and slip recognition.
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- Yu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P. R. China
- Institute of Quantum Materials and Physics, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450046, P. R. China
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Wang M, Qiao L, Ma S, He Z. Facile Preparation of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Melamine Sponge Decorated with MXene and Lignin Particles for Efficient Oil/Water Separation, Fast Crude Oil Recovery, and Active Deicing. Langmuir 2024; 40:5978-5991. [PMID: 38443344 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c04006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Frequent oil spills and the discharge of oily wastewaters have caused a serious threat to the environment, ecosystems, and human beings. Herein, a photothermal and superhydrophobic melamine sponge (MS) decorated with MXene and lignin particles has been prepared for the separation of oil/water mixtures, the recovery of crude oils, and active deicing. The obtained superhydrophobic melamine sponge shows a water contact angle (WCA) of 152.3° and an oil contact angle of ∼0° and possesses good chemical stability, thermal stability, and mechanical durability in terms of being immersed in various liquids (i.e., corrosive solutions, organic solvents, and boiling water) and being abrased by sandpapers. This superhydrophobic MS displays a high oil adsorption capacity of CCl4, up to 91.6 times its own weight and a high separation efficiency of 99.4%. Furthermore, the maximum surface temperature of the superhydrophobic MS reaches 57.5 °C under sunlight irradiation (1.0 kW/m2) due to the excellent photothermal heating conversion performance of MXene and lignin particles. When exposed to sunlight, the superhydrophobic MS can quickly absorb viscous crude oils up to 72 times its own weight. Also, the WCA of the superhydrophobic MS remains above 146° after 50 icing/deicing cycles, showing excellent photothermal anti-icing properties. Thus, this study presents an easy and low-cost method for designing photothermal superhydrophobic melamine sponges and opens a new avenue to the applications of efficient oil/water separation, fast crude oil recovery, and active deicing.
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- Mingkun Wang
- Anti-Icing Materials (AIM) Laboratory, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Anti-Icing Materials (AIM) Laboratory, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Anti-Icing Materials (AIM) Laboratory, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Anti-Icing Materials (AIM) Laboratory, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Downes M, Shuck CE, McBride B, Busa J, Gogotsi Y. Comprehensive synthesis of Ti 3C 2T x from MAX phase to MXene. Nat Protoc 2024:10.1038/s41596-024-00969-1. [PMID: 38504139 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-024-00969-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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MXenes are a large family of two-dimensional materials that have attracted attention across many fields due to their desirable optoelectronic, biological, mechanical and chemical properties. There currently exist many synthesis procedures that lead to differences in flake size, defects and surface chemistry, which in turn affect their properties. Herein, we describe the steps to synthesize Ti3C2Tx-the most important and widely used MXene, from a Ti3AlC2 MAX phase precursor. The procedure contains three main sections: synthesis of Ti3AlC2 MAX, wet chemical etching of the MAX in hydrofluoric acid/HCl solution to yield multilayer Ti3C2Tx and its delamination into single-layer flakes. Three delamination options are described; these use LiCl, tertiary amines (tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide/ tetrabutyl ammonium hydroxide) and dimethylsulfoxide respectively. These procedures can be adapted for the synthesis of MXenes beyond Ti3C2Tx. The MAX phase synthesis takes about 1 week, with the etching and delamination each requiring 2 d. This protocol requires users to have experience working with hydrofluoric acid, and it is recommended that users have experience with wet chemistry and centrifugation; characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction and particle size analysis are also essential for the success of the protocol. While alternative synthesis methods, such as minimally intensive layer delamination, are desirable for certain MXenes (such as Ti2CTx) or specific applications, this protocol aims to standardize the more commonly used hydrofluoric acid/HCl etching method, which produces Ti3C2Tx with minimal concentration of defects and the highest conductivity and serves as a guideline for those working with MXenes for the first time.
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- Marley Downes
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Chao Y, Han Y, Chen Z, Chu D, Xu Q, Wallace G, Wang C. Multiscale Structural Design of 2D Nanomaterials-based Flexible Electrodes for Wearable Energy Storage Applications. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2305558. [PMID: 38115755 PMCID: PMC10916616 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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2D nanomaterials play a critical role in realizing high-performance flexible electrodes for wearable energy storge devices, owing to their merits of large surface area, high conductivity and high strength. The electrode is a complex system and the performance is determined by multiple and interrelated factors including the intrinsic properties of materials and the structures at different scales from macroscale to atomic scale. Multiscale design strategies have been developed to engineer the structures to exploit full potential and mitigate drawbacks of 2D materials. Analyzing the design strategies and understanding the working mechanisms are essential to facilitate the integration and harvest the synergistic effects. This review summarizes the multiscale design strategies from macroscale down to micro/nano-scale structures and atomic-scale structures for developing 2D nanomaterials-based flexible electrodes. It starts with brief introduction of 2D nanomaterials, followed by analysis of structural design strategies at different scales focusing on the elucidation of structure-property relationship, and ends with the presentation of challenges and future prospects. This review highlights the importance of integrating multiscale design strategies. Finding from this review may deepen the understanding of electrode performance and provide valuable guidelines for designing 2D nanomaterials-based flexible electrodes.
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- Yunfeng Chao
- Henan Institute of Advanced TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450052China
- Intelligent Polymer Research InstituteARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Energy & Materials Engineering CentreCollege of Physics and Materials ScienceTianjin Normal UniversityTianjin300387China
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- Intelligent Polymer Research InstituteARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringThe University of New South WalesSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- Henan Institute of Advanced TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450052China
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- Intelligent Polymer Research InstituteARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research InstituteARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials ScienceAIIM FacilityInnovation CampusUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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Das P, Marvi PK, Ganguly S, Tang XS, Wang B, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR, Rosenkranz A. MXene-Based Elastomer Mimetic Stretchable Sensors: Design, Properties, and Applications. Nanomicro Lett 2024; 16:135. [PMID: 38411801 PMCID: PMC10899156 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01349-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Flexible sensors based on MXene-polymer composites are highly prospective for next-generation wearable electronics used in human-machine interfaces. One of the motivating factors behind the progress of flexible sensors is the steady arrival of new conductive materials. MXenes, a new family of 2D nanomaterials, have been drawing attention since the last decade due to their high electronic conductivity, processability, mechanical robustness and chemical tunability. In this review, we encompass the fabrication of MXene-based polymeric nanocomposites, their structure-property relationship, and applications in the flexible sensor domain. Moreover, our discussion is not only limited to sensor design, their mechanism, and various modes of sensing platform, but also their future perspective and market throughout the world. With our article, we intend to fortify the bond between flexible matrices and MXenes thus promoting the swift advancement of flexible MXene-sensors for wearable technologies.
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- Poushali Das
- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), 17W Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), 17W Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Chair of Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
- W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
- W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- Department for Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Wu X, Lu Y, Ren X, Wu P, Chu D, Yang X, Xu H. Interfacial Solar Evaporation: From Fundamental Research to Applications. Adv Mater 2024:e2313090. [PMID: 38385793 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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In the last decade, interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG), powered by natural sunlight garnered significant attention due to its great potential for low-cost and environmentally friendly clean water production in alignment with the global decarbonization efforts. This review aims to share the knowledge and engage with a broader readership about the current progress of ISSG technology and the facing challenges to promote further advancements toward practical applications. The first part of this review assesses the current strategies for enhancing the energy efficiency of ISSG systems, including optimizing light absorption, reducing energy losses, harvesting additional energy, and lowering evaporation enthalpy. Subsequently, the current challenges faced by ISSG technologies, notably salt accumulation and bio-fouling issues in practical applications, are elucidated and contemporary methods are discussed to overcome these challenges. In the end, potential applications of ISSG, ranging from initial seawater desalination and industrial wastewater purification to power generation, sterilization, soil remediation, and innovative concept of solar sea farm, are introduced, highlighting the promising potential of ISSG technology in contributing to sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. Based on the review and in-depth understanding of these aspects, the future research focuses are proposed to address potential issues in both fundamental research and practical applications.
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- Xuan Wu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430068, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
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Wang J, Yang G, Jiao Y, Yan H, Fu H. Subtle 2D/2D MXene-Based Heterostructures for High-Performance Electrocatalytic Water Splitting. Small Methods 2024:e2301602. [PMID: 38385824 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Developing efficient electrocatalysts is significant for the commercial application of electrocatalytic water splitting. 2D materials have presented great prospects in electrocatalysis for their high surface-to-volume ratio and tunable electronic properties. Particularly, MXene emerges as one of the most promising candidates for electrocatalysts, exhibiting unique advantages of hydrophilicity, outstanding conductivity, and exceptional stability. However, it suffers from lacking catalytic active sites, poor oxidation resistance, and easy stacking, leading to a significant suppression of the catalytic performance. Combining MXene with other 2D materials is an effective way to tackle the aforementioned drawbacks. In this review, the focus is on the accurate synthesis of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts toward electrocatalytic water splitting. First, the mechanisms of electrocatalytic water splitting and the relative properties and preparation methods of MXenes are introduced to offer the basis for accurate synthesis of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts. Then, the accurate synthesis methods for various categories of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts, such as wet-chemical, phase-transformation, electrodeposition, etc., are systematically elaborated. Furthermore, in-depth investigations are conducted into the internal interactions and structure-performance relationship of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts. Finally, the current challenges and future opportunities are proposed for the development of 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts, aiming to enlighten these promising nanomaterials for electrocatalytic water splitting.
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- Jiaqi Wang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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Lee IC, Li YCE, Thomas JL, Lee MH, Lin HY. Recent advances using MXenes in biomedical applications. Mater Horiz 2024; 11:876-902. [PMID: 38175543 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01588b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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An MXene is a novel two-dimensional transition metal carbide or nitride, with a typical formula of Mn+1XnTx (M = transition metals, X = carbon or nitrogen, and T = functional groups). MXenes have found wide application in biomedicine and biosensing, owing to their high biocompatibility, abundant reactive surface groups, good conductivity, and photothermal properties. Applications include photo- and electrochemical sensors, energy storage, and electronics. This review will highlight recent applications of MXene and MXene-derived materials in drug delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial activity, and biosensors (optical and electrochemical). We further elaborate on recent developments in utilizing MXenes for photothermal cancer therapy, and we explore multimodal treatments, including the integration of chemotherapeutic agents or magnetic nanoparticles for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. The high surface area and reactivity of MXenes provide an interface to respond to the changes in the environment, allowing MXene-based drug carriers to respond to changes in pH, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and electrical signals for controlled release applications. Furthermore, the conductivity of MXene enables it to provide electrical stimulation for cultured cells and endows it with photocatalytic capabilities that can be used in antibiotic applications. Wearable and in situ sensors incorporating MXenes are also included. Major challenges and future development directions of MXenes in biomedical applications are also discussed. The remarkable properties of MXenes will undoubtedly lead to their increasing use in the applications discussed here, as well as many others.
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- I-Chi Lee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung, 40724, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, 700, Kaohsiung University Rd., Nan-Tzu District, Kaohsiung 81148, Taiwan.
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Wu C, Xia L, Feng W, Chen Y. MXene-Mediated Catalytic Redox Reactions for Biomedical Applications. Chempluschem 2024:e202300777. [PMID: 38358020 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a crucial role in orchestrating a myriad of physiological processes within living systems. With the advent of materdicine, an array of nanomaterials has been intricately engineered to influence the redox equilibrium in biological milieus, thereby pioneering a distinctive therapeutic paradigm predicated on ROS-centric biochemistry. Among these, two-dimensional carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, collectively known as MXenes, stand out due to their multi-valent and multi-elemental compositions, large surface area, high conductivity, and pronounced local surface plasmon resonance effects, positioning them as prominent contributors in ROS modulation. This review aims to provide an overview of the advancements in harnessing MXenes for catalytic redox reactions in various biological applications, including tumor, anti-infective, and anti-inflammatory therapies. The emphasis lies on elucidating the therapeutic mechanism of MXenes, involving both pro-oxidation and anti-oxidation processes, underscoring the redox-related therapeutic applications facilitated by self-catalysis, photo-excitation, and sono-excitation properties of MXenes. Furthermore, this review highlights the existing challenges and outlines future development trends in leveraging MXenes for ROS-involving disease treatments, marking a significant step towards the integration of these nanomaterials into clinical practice.
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- Chenyao Wu
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Oujiang Laboratory, Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325088, China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Oujiang Laboratory, Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University, Zhejiang, 325088, China
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Cao H, Luo Y, Jiao W, Lei W, Han S, Liu H. Stacking-induced phonon transport engineering of siligene. Nanotechnology 2024; 35:185702. [PMID: 38271731 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad22b4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Tunable phonon transport properties of two-dimensional materials are desirable for effective heat management in various application scenarios. Here, we demonstrate by first-principles calculations and Boltzmann transport theory that the lattice thermal conductivity of siligene could be efficiently engineered by forming various stacking configurations. Unlike few-layer graphene, the stacked siligenes are found to be covalently bonded along the out-of-plane direction, which leads to unique dependence of the thermal conductivity on both the stacking order and layer number. Due to the restricted flexural phonon scattering induced by the horizontal reflection symmetry, the AA stacking configuration of bilayer siligene exhibits obviously higher thermal conductivity compared with the AB stacking. In addition, we observe increasing thermal conductivity with the layer number, as evidenced by the reduced phonon scattering phase space and Grüneisen parameter. Interestingly, the Fuchs-Sondheimer model works well for the thickness-dependent thermal conductivity of stacked siligenes.
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- Haibin Cao
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, People's Republic of China
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Zhao Z, Alshareef HN. Sustainable Dual-Ion Batteries beyond Li. Adv Mater 2024; 36:e2309223. [PMID: 37907202 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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The limitations of resources used in current Li-ion batteries may hinder their widespread use in grid-scale energy storage systems, prompting the search for low-cost and resource-abundant alternatives. "Beyond-Li cation" batteries have emerged as promising contenders; however, they confront noteworthy challenges due to the scarcity of suitable host materials for these cations. In contrast, anions, the other crucial component in electrolytes, demonstrate reversible intercalation capacity in specific materials like graphite. The convergence of anion and cation storage has given rise to a new battery technology known as dual-ion batteries (DIBs). This comprehensive review presents the current status, advancements, and future prospects of sustainable DIBs beyond Li. Notably, most DIBs exhibit similar cathode reaction mechanisms involving anion intercalation, while the distinguishing factor lies in the cation types functioning at the anode. Accordingly, the review is organized into sections by various cation types, including Na-, K-, Mg-, Zn-, Ca-, Al-, NH4 + -, and proton-based DIBs. Moreover, a perspective on these novel DIBs is presented, along with proposed protocols for investigating DIBs and promising future research directions. It is envisioned that this review will inspire fresh concepts, ideas, and research directions, while raising important questions to further tailor and understand sustainable DIBs, ultimately facilitating their practical realization.
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- Zhiming Zhao
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Hong X, Xu Z, Lv ZP, Lin Z, Ahmadi M, Cui L, Liljeström V, Dudko V, Sheng J, Cui X, Tsapenko AP, Breu J, Sun Z, Zhang Q, Kauppinen E, Peng B, Ikkala O. High-permittivity Solvents Increase MXene Stability and Stacking Order Enabling Ultraefficient Terahertz Shielding. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2305099. [PMID: 38044310 PMCID: PMC10837367 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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2D transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) suggest an uncommonly broad combination of important functionalities amongst 2D materials. Nevertheless, MXene suffers from facile oxidation and colloidal instability upon conventional water-based processing, thus limiting applicability. By experiments and theory, It is suggested that for stability and dispersibility, it is critical to select uncommonly high permittivity solvents such as N-methylformamide (NMF) and formamide (FA) (εr = 171, 109), unlike the classical solvents characterized by high dipole moment and polarity index. They also allow high MXene stacking order within thin films on carbon nanotube (CNT) substrates, showing very high Terahertz (THz) shielding effectiveness (SE) of 40-60 dB at 0.3-1.6 THz in spite of the film thinness < 2 µm. The stacking order and mesoscopic porosity turn relevant for THz-shielding as characterized by small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). The mechanistic understanding of stability and structural order allows guidance for generic MXene applications, in particular in telecommunication, and more generally processing of 2D materials.
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- Xiaodan Hong
- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Nanomicroscopy Center, OtaNano, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Bavarian Polymer Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Bavarian Polymer Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, D-95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
- Honda Research Institute USA, Inc., San Jose, CA, 95134, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, 02150, Finland
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Hussain I, Amara U, Bibi F, Hanan A, Lakhan MN, Soomro IA, Khan A, Shaheen I, Sajjad U, Mohana Rani G, Javed MS, Khan K, Hanif MB, Assiri MA, Sahoo S, Al Zoubi W, Mohapatra D, Zhang K. Mo-based MXenes: Synthesis, properties, and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 324:103077. [PMID: 38219341 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Ti-MXene allows a range of possibilities to tune their compositional stoichiometry due to their electronic and electrochemical properties. Other than conventionally explored Ti-MXene, there have been ample opportunities for the non-Ti-based MXenes, especially the emerging Mo-based MXenes. Mo-MXenes are established to be remarkable with optoelectronic and electrochemical properties, tuned energy, catalysis, and sensing applications. In this timely review, we systematically discuss the various organized synthesis procedures, associated experimental tunning parameters, physiochemical properties, structural evaluation, stability challenges, key findings, and a wide range of applications of emerging Mo-MXene over Ti-MXenes. We also critically examined the precise control of Mo-MXenes to cater to advanced applications by comprehensively evaluating the summary of recent studies using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. The critical future perspectives, significant challenges, and possible outlooks for successfully developing and using Mo-MXenes for various practical applications are highlighted.
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- Iftikhar Hussain
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Applied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, PR China
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- School of Mechatronics Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan, Chungnam 31253, South Korea
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- Sabanci University, SUNUM Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Tuzla 34956, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Keelung Road, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering & Intelligentization, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University Bratislava, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, South Korea.
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- Materials Electrochemistry Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Devices Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, 50 UNIST-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong.
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Zecchi S, Cristoforo G, Bartoli M, Tagliaferro A, Torsello D, Rosso C, Boccaccio M, Acerra F. A Comprehensive Review of Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Composite Materials. Micromachines (Basel) 2024; 15:187. [PMID: 38398916 PMCID: PMC10891677 DOI: 10.3390/mi15020187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The interaction between matter and microwaves assumes critical significance due to the ubiquity of wireless communication technology. The selective shielding of microwaves represents the only way to achieve the control on crucial technological sectors. The implementation of microwave shielding ensures the proper functioning of electronic devices. By preventing electromagnetic pollution, shielding safeguards the integrity and optimal performances of devices, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of technological systems in various sectors and allowing the further step forwards in a safe and secure society. Nevertheless, the microwave shielding research is vast and can be quite hard to approach due to the large number and variety of studies regarding both theory and experiments. In this review, we focused our attention on the comprehensive discussion of the current state of the art of materials used for the production of electromagnetic interference shielding composites, with the aim of providing a solid reference point to explore this research field.
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- Silvia Zecchi
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (S.Z.); (G.C.); (D.T.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy;
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (S.Z.); (G.C.); (D.T.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy;
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- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy;
- Italian Institute of Technology, Via Livorno 60, 10144 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (S.Z.); (G.C.); (D.T.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy;
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (S.Z.); (G.C.); (D.T.)
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sez. Torino, Via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy;
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- Leonardo Labs, OGR Tech, Corso Castelfidardo 22, 10138 Torino, Italy
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- Leonardo Aircraft, Viale dell’Aeronautica Sns, 80038 Pomigliano d’Arco, Italy;
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Ravuri S, Wrobel PS, Gorantla S, Bazioti C, Sunding MF, Lis K, Jedrzejewski R, Sartori S, Diplas S, Gunnæs AE, Bachmatiuk A. High yield and wide lateral size growth of α-Mo 2C: exploring the boundaries of CVD growth of bare MXene analogues. Nanotechnology 2024; 35:155601. [PMID: 38194713 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad1c97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Synthesis of Mo2C bare MXenes, without surface terminations groups, via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on metal foils is scientifically a very intriguing crystal growth process, and there are still challenges and limited fundamental understanding to overcome to obtain high yield and wide crystal size lateral growth. Achieving large area coverage via direct growth is scientifically vital to utilize the full potential of their unique properties in different applications. In this study, we sought to expand the boundaries of the current CVD growth approach for Mo2C MXenes and gain insights into the possibilities and limitations of large area growth, with a particular focus on controlling Mo concentration. We report a facile modification of their typical CVD growth protocol and show its influence on the Mo2C synthesis, with growth times spanning up to 3 h. Specifically, prior to initiating the CVD growth process, we introduced a holding step in temperature at 1095 °C. This proved to be beneficial in increasing the Mo concentration on the liquid Cu growth surface. We achieved an average Mo2C crystals coverage of approximately 50% of the growth substrate area, increased tendency of coalescence and merging of individual flakes, and lateral flake sizes up to 170μm wide. To gain deeper understanding into their CVD growth behavior, we conducted a systematic investigation of the effect of several factors, including (i) a holding step time on Mo diffusion rate through molten Cu, (ii) the Cu foil thickness over the Mo foil, and (iii) the CVD growth time. Phase, chemical and microstructural characterization by x-ray diffraction, x-ray photon spectroscopy, SEM and scanning/transmission electron microscopy revealed that the grown crystals are single phaseα-Mo2C. Furthermore, insights gained from this study sheds light on crucial factors and inherent limitations that are essential to consider and may help guide future research progress in CVD growth of bare MXenes.
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- SyamSai Ravuri
- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials Polish Academy of Sciences, Marie Curie-Skłodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Physics, Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, NO-0371 Oslo, Norway
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- Materials Physics-Oslo, SINTEF Industry, PO Box 124, Blindern, Oslo NO-0314, Norway
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway
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- Materials Physics-Oslo, SINTEF Industry, PO Box 124, Blindern, Oslo NO-0314, Norway
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- Department of Physics, Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, NO-0371 Oslo, Norway
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network-PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, ul. Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
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Lu J, Wang M, Meng Y, An W, Wang X, Sun G, Wang H, Liu W. Current advances in biomaterials for inner ear cell regeneration. Front Neurosci 2024; 17:1334162. [PMID: 38282621 PMCID: PMC10811200 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1334162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Inner ear cell regeneration from stem/progenitor cells provides potential therapeutic strategies for the restoration of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), however, the efficiency of regeneration is low and the functions of differentiated cells are not yet mature. Biomaterials have been used in inner ear cell regeneration to construct a more physiologically relevant 3D culture system which mimics the stem cell microenvironment and facilitates cellular interactions. Currently, these biomaterials include hydrogel, conductive materials, magneto-responsive materials, photo-responsive materials, etc. We analyzed the characteristics and described the advantages and limitations of these materials. Furthermore, we reviewed the mechanisms by which biomaterials with different physicochemical properties act on the inner ear cell regeneration and depicted the current status of the material selection based on their characteristics to achieve the reconstruction of the auditory circuits. The application of biomaterials in inner ear cell regeneration offers promising opportunities for the reconstruction of the auditory circuits and the restoration of hearing, yet biomaterials should be strategically explored and combined according to the obstacles to be solved in the inner ear cell regeneration research.
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- Junze Lu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Jinan, China
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Lorencova L, Kasak P, Kosutova N, Jerigova M, Noskovicova E, Vikartovska A, Barath M, Farkas P, Tkac J. MXene-based electrochemical devices applied for healthcare applications. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:88. [PMID: 38206460 PMCID: PMC10784403 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-06163-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The initial part of the review provides an extensive overview about MXenes as novel and exciting 2D nanomaterials describing their basic physico-chemical features, methods of their synthesis, and possible interfacial modifications and techniques, which could be applied to the characterization of MXenes. Unique physico-chemical parameters of MXenes make them attractive for many practical applications, which are shortly discussed. Use of MXenes for healthcare applications is a hot scientific discipline which is discussed in detail. The article focuses on determination of low molecular weight analytes (metabolites), high molecular weight analytes (DNA/RNA and proteins), or even cells, exosomes, and viruses detected using electrochemical sensors and biosensors. Separate chapters are provided to show the potential of MXene-based devices for determination of cancer biomarkers and as wearable sensors and biosensors for monitoring of a wide range of human activities.
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- Lenka Lorencova
- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 5807/9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 5807/9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- International Laser Center, Slovak Center of Scientific and Technical Information, Ilkovicova 3, 841 04, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
- Department of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- International Laser Center, Slovak Center of Scientific and Technical Information, Ilkovicova 3, 841 04, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
- Department of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovicova 6, Mlynska Dolina, 842 15, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 5807/9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 5807/9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 5807/9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 5807/9, 845 38, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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Zhou Y, Cao H, An Z, Huo Y, Jiang J, Ma Y, Xie J, He M. Effective boosting of halogenated α, β-unsaturated C 4-dicarbonyl electrocatalytic hydrodehalogenation by 1 T'-MoS 2/Ti 3C 2T 2 (T = O, OH, F) heterojunctions: A theoretical study. J Hazard Mater 2024; 461:132531. [PMID: 37716265 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Halogenated α, β-unsaturated C4-dicarbonyl (X-BDA), a novel family of high-toxicity ring cleavage products, is produced during the disinfection of phenolic compounds. The technique of electrocatalytic hydrodehalogenation (ECH) is efficient in rupturing carbon-halogen bonds and generating useful chemicals. This study used first principles to examine the ECH reaction mechanism of X-BDA and the subsequent hydrogenation reaction of the toxic derivative BDA over the 1 T'-MoS2/Ti3C2T2 (T = O, OH, F) catalysts. The catalytic activity of Ti3C2T2 (T = O, OH, F) catalysts decreases gradually with -OH, -F, -O functional group. The loading of 1 T'-MoS2 onto the Ti3C2T2 surface improves the stability and selectivity of Ti3C2T2. In particular, 1 T'-MoS2/Ti3C2(OH)2 is most conducive to the ECH reaction of X-BDA via a direct-indirect continuous reduction process. It exhibits excellent removal capability towards Cl-BDA, with decreasing reactivity in the order of the Cl-, Br-, and I-BDA. The material offers a solution to the challenging dechlorination issue. The dehalogenated product BDA can be hydrogenated to produce 1,4-butanedial, 1,4-butanediol, and 1,4-butenediol. Three valuable chemicals can be obtained by exerting an applied potential of - 0.65 V. This work suggests that the formation of heterojunction catalyst may lead to new strategies to improve ECH for environmental remediation applications.
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- Yuxin Zhou
- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, PR China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, PR China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, PR China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, PR China.
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Yang J, Chen L, Qi J, Luo F, Li L, Wu H, Cao F, Gu J. Acid-assisted ultrasonic preparation of nitrogen-doped MXene quantum dots for the efficient fluorescence "off-on-off" detection of Zn(II) in water and oxalic acid in vegetables. Food Chem 2024; 430:137007. [PMID: 37536071 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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A novel fluorescence "off-on-off" probe was presented to detect Zn(II) and oxalic acid (OA) based on nitrogen-doped MXene quantum dots (N-MQDs), which were synthesized by an ultrasound approach at room temperature with nitric acid and ethylenediamine. These N-MQDs displayed small size (<10 nm), water dispersibility, and good photoluminescence. Furthermore, the N-MQDs showed an selective response towards Zn(II) through fluorescence enhancement, with a limit of detection (LOD) calculated as 0.127 μM in the linear range of 0-20 μM. Then, the fluorescence of N-MQDs/Zn(II) system could be selectively quenched after adding OA, with an effective response in the range from 0 to 20 μM (LOD: 0.883 μM). The fluorescence "turn-on" and "turn-off" properties of N-MQDs were resulted from the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) of Zn(II) and the coordination between OA and Zn(II), respectively. This sensing platform was successfully applied for Zn(II) and OA detection in actual environmental and vegetable samples.
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- Jinwen Yang
- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, The Center of Crop Nanobiotechnology, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, The Center of Crop Nanobiotechnology, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation & Utilization of Horticultural Crops, The Center of Crop Nanobiotechnology, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shenzhen 511464, China; Shenzhen Branch of Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 511464, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Shenzhen 511464, China; Shenzhen Branch of Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 511464, China.
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Krämer M, Favelukis B, El-Zoka AA, Sokol M, Rosen BA, Eliaz N, Kim SH, Gault B. Near-Atomic-Scale Perspective on the Oxidation of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXenes: Insights from Atom Probe Tomography. Adv Mater 2024; 36:e2305183. [PMID: 37608621 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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MXenes are a family of 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides with remarkable properties, bearing great potential for energy storage and catalysis applications. However, their oxidation behavior is not yet fully understood, and there are still open questions regarding the spatial distribution and precise quantification of surface terminations, intercalated ions, and possible uncontrolled impurities incorporated during synthesis and processing. Here, atom probe tomography (APT) analysis of as-synthesized Ti3 C2 Tx MXenes reveals the presence of alkali (Li, Na) and halogen (Cl, F) elements as well as unetched Al. Following oxidation of the colloidal solution of MXenes, it is observed that the alkalis are enriched in TiO2 nanowires. Although these elements are tolerated through the incorporation by wet chemical synthesis, they are often overlooked when the activity of these materials is considered, particularly during catalytic testing. This work demonstrates how the capability of APT to image these elements in 3D at the near-atomic scale can help to better understand the activity and degradation of MXenes, in order to guide their synthesis for superior functional properties.
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- Mathias Krämer
- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, P.O.B 39040, Ramat Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Materials, Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, P.O.B 39040, Ramat Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, P.O.B 39040, Ramat Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel Aviv University, P.O.B 39040, Ramat Aviv, 6997801, Israel
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Materials, Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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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 2024; 20:e2304483. [PMID: 37730973 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Cheng X, Cai J, Liu P, Chen T, Chen B, Gong D. Multifunctional Flexible MXene/AgNW Composite Thin Film with Ultrahigh Conductivity Enabled by a Sandwich-Structured Assembly Strategy. Small 2024; 20:e2304327. [PMID: 37699748 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Flexible composite films have attracted considerable attention due to great potential for healthcare, telecommunication, and aerospace. However, it is still challenging to achieve high conductivity and multifunctional integration, mainly due to poorly designed composite structures of these films. Herein, a novel sandwich-structured assembly strategy is proposed to fabricate flexible composite thin films made of Ag nanowire (AgNW) core and MXene layers by combination of spray coating and vacuum filtration process. In this case, ultrathin MXene layers play crucial roles in constructing compact composite structures strongly anchored to substrate with extensive hydrogen-bonding interactions. The resultant sandwich-structured MXene/AgNW composite thin films (SMAFs) exhibit ultrahigh electrical conductivity (up to 27193 S cm-1 ), resulting in exceptional electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of 16 223.3 dB cm2 g-1 and impressive Joule heating performance with rapid heating rate of 10.4 °C s-1 . Moreover, the uniform SMAFs can also be facilely cut into kirigami-patterned interconnects, which indicate superior strain-insensitive conductance even after long-term exposure to extreme temperatures. The demonstrated strategy offers a significant paradigm to construct multifunctional composite thin films for next-generation integrated flexible electronics with practical applications.
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- Xiang Cheng
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, No. 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
- Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, No. 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, No. 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, No. 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, No. 37 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
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Khademolqorani S, Banitaba SN, Gupta A, Poursharifi N, Ghaffari AA, Jadhav VV, Arifeen WU, Singh M, Borah M, Chamanehpour E, Mishra YK. Application Scopes of Miniaturized MXene-Functionalized Electrospun Nanofibers-Based Electrochemical Energy Devices. Small 2023:e2309572. [PMID: 38155584 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Exploring combinatorial materials, as well as rational device configuration design, are assumed to be the key strategies for deploying versatile electrochemical devices. MXene sheets have revealed a high hydrophilic surface with proper mechanical and electrical characteristics, rendering them supreme additive candidates to integrate in electrospun electrochemical power tools. The synergetic effects of MXene 2D layers with the nanofibrous networks can boost actuator responsive ability, battery capacity retention, fuel cell stability, sensor sensitivity, and supercapacitor areal capacitance. Their superior mechanical features can be endowed to the electrospun layers through the embedding of the MXene additive. In this review, the preparation and inherent features of the MXene configurations are briefly evaluated. The fabrication and overall performance of the MXene-loaded nanofibers applicable in electrochemical actuators, batteries, fuel cells, sensors, and supercapacitors are comprehensively figured out. Eventually, an outlook on the future development of MXene-based electrospun composites is presented. A substantial focus has been devoted to date to engineering conjugated MXene and electrospun fibrous frames. The potential performance of the MXene-decorated nanofibers presents a bright future of nanoengineering toward technological growth. Meanwhile, a balance between the pros and cons of the synthesized MXene composite layers is worthwhile to consider in the future.
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- Sanaz Khademolqorani
- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
- Emerald Experts Laboratory, Isfahan Science and Technology Town, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- Emerald Experts Laboratory, Isfahan Science and Technology Town, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, 159163-4311, Iran
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- CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, 14155, Iran
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion, 241 Daxue Road, Shantou, 515063, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology, 241 Daxue Road, Shantou, Guangdong, 515063, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 38541, South Korea
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- CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, 110012, India
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- Department of Physics, School of Basic Sciences, Kaziranga University, Jorhat, 785006, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Birjand, Birjand, 9717434765, Iran
- Mads Clausen Institute, Smart Materials, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark
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- Mads Clausen Institute, Smart Materials, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark
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Jing H, Zhao P, Liu C, Wu Z, Yu J, Liu B, Su C, Lei W, Hao Q. Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Boosting Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction on Amorphous-Surfaced Tin Oxide Supported by MXene. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:59524-59533. [PMID: 38108147 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Amorphous materials disrupt the intrinsic linear scalar dependence seen in their crystalline counterparts, typically exhibiting enhanced catalytic characteristics. Nevertheless, substantial obstacles remain in terms of boosting their stability, enhancing their conductivity, and elucidating distinct catalytic mechanisms. Herein, a core-shell catalyst, comprising a crystalline SnO2 core and an amorphous SnOx shell supported on MXene (denoted as SnO2@SnOx/MXene), was prepared utilizing hydrothermal and solution reduction methods. The SnO2@SnOx/MXene catalyst excels in the electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to formate, yielding a Faradaic efficiency (FE) as high as 93% for formate production at -1.17 V vs RHE and demonstrating exceptional durability. Both density functional theory (DFT) calculations and experimental results indicate that the SnOx shell bolsters formate formation by fine-tuning the adsorption energy of the *OCHO intermediate. In SnO2@SnOx/MXene, MXene plays a vital role in enhancing the conductivity and stability of the amorphous shell and especially amplifying Raman signals of catalyst components. The ex/in situ surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) application further confirms the formation of amorphous SnOx and further enables the direct detection of the formation of the intermediate species. This work provides the basis for the application of amorphous materials in practical electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 reduction.
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- Haiyan Jing
- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P. R. China
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Prabhakar Vattikuti SV, Shim J, Rosaiah P, Mauger A, Julien CM. Recent Advances and Strategies in MXene-Based Electrodes for Supercapacitors: Applications, Challenges and Future Prospects. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 14:62. [PMID: 38202517 PMCID: PMC10780966 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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With the growing demand for technologies to sustain high energy consumption, supercapacitors are gaining prominence as efficient energy storage solutions beyond conventional batteries. MXene-based electrodes have gained recognition as a promising material for supercapacitor applications because of their superior electrical conductivity, extensive surface area, and chemical stability. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the recent progress and strategies in the development of MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors. It covers various synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and performance parameters of these electrodes. The review also highlights the current challenges and limitations, including scalability and stability issues, and suggests potential solutions. The future outlooks and directions for further research in this field are also discussed, including the creation of new synthesis methods and the exploration of novel applications. The aim of the review is to offer a current and up-to-date understanding of the state-of-the-art in MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors and to stimulate further research in the field.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (S.V.P.V.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai 602105, India;
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmologie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR-CNRS 7590, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France;
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmologie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR-CNRS 7590, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France;
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Mashhadian A, Jian R, Tian S, Wu S, Xiong G. An Overview of Electrochemical Sensors Based on Transition Metal Carbides and Oxides: Synthesis and Applications. Micromachines (Basel) 2023; 15:42. [PMID: 38258161 PMCID: PMC10819441 DOI: 10.3390/mi15010042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Sensors play vital roles in industry and healthcare due to the significance of controlling the presence of different substances in industrial processes, human organs, and the environment. Electrochemical sensors have gained more attention recently than conventional sensors, including optical fibers, chromatography devices, and chemiresistors, due to their better versatility, higher sensitivity and selectivity, and lower complexity. Herein, we review transition metal carbides (TMCs) and transition metal oxides (TMOs) as outstanding materials for electrochemical sensors. We navigate through the fabrication processes of TMCs and TMOs and reveal the relationships among their synthesis processes, morphological structures, and sensing performance. The state-of-the-art biological, gas, and hydrogen peroxide electrochemical sensors based on TMCs and TMOs are reviewed, and potential challenges in the field are suggested. This review can help others to understand recent advancements in electrochemical sensors based on transition metal oxides and carbides.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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Elahi E, Ahmad M, Dahshan A, Rabeel M, Saleem S, Nguyen VH, Hegazy HH, Aftab S. Contemporary innovations in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide-based P-N junctions for optoelectronics. Nanoscale 2023; 16:14-43. [PMID: 38018395 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04547a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D-TMDCs) with various physical characteristics have attracted significant interest from the scientific and industrial worlds in the years following Moore's law. The p-n junction is one of the earliest electrical components to be utilized in electronics and optoelectronics, and modern research on 2D materials has renewed interest in it. In this regard, device preparation and application have evolved substantially in this decade. 2D TMDCs provide unprecedented flexibility in the construction of innovative p-n junction device designs, which is not achievable with traditional bulk semiconductors. It has been investigated using 2D TMDCs for various junctions, including homojunctions, heterojunctions, P-I-N junctions, and broken gap junctions. To achieve high-performance p-n junctions, several issues still need to be resolved, such as developing 2D TMDCs of superior quality, raising the rectification ratio and quantum efficiency, and successfully separating the photogenerated electron-hole pairs, among other things. This review comprehensively details the various 2D-based p-n junction geometries investigated with an emphasis on 2D junctions. We investigated the 2D p-n junctions utilized in current rectifiers and photodetectors. To make a comparison of various devices easier, important optoelectronic and electronic features are presented. We thoroughly assessed the review's prospects and challenges for this emerging field of study. This study will serve as a roadmap for more real-world photodetection technology applications.
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- Ehsan Elahi
- Department of Physics & Astronomy and Graphene Research Institute, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 05006, South Korea.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Convergence Engineering for Intelligent Drone, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 05006, South Korea
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Convergence Engineering for Intelligent Drone, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 05006, South Korea
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- Division of Science Education, Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering for Graduate School, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, and H.M.C., Sejong University, Seoul 05006, South Korea
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Research Centre for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P. O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Intelligent Mechatronics Engineering, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul, 05006 South Korea.
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Ran L, Ma X, Qiu L, Sun F, Zhao L, Yi L, Ji X. Liquid metal assisted fabrication of MXene-based films: Toward superior electromagnetic interference shielding and thermal management. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:705-717. [PMID: 37524621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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The development of thin and flexible films that possess both electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and thermal management capabilities has always been an intriguing pursuit, but itisnevertheless a crucialproblemtoaddress. Inspired by the deformability of liquid metal (LM) and film forming capacity of MXene, here we present a series of ternary compositing films prepared via cellulose nanofiber (CNF) assisted vacuum filtration technology. Originating from the highly conductive LM/MXene network, the MLMC film presents a maximum EMI shielding effectiness (EMI SE) of 78 dB at a tiny thickness of 45 μm, together with a high specific EMI SE of 3046 dB mm-1. Meanwhile, these compositing films also deliver excellent flexibility and mechanical reliability, showing no obvious decline in EMI shielding performance even after 1000 bending and 500 folding cycles, respectively. Moreover, notable anisotropic thermal conductive property was successfully achieved, allowing for a highly desirable in-plane thermal conductivity of 7.8 W m-1 K-1. This accomplishment also yielded an exceptional electro-thermal conversion capacity, enabling efficient low-voltage (3 V) heating capabilities. These captivating features are expected to greatly drive the widespread adoption of LM-based films in future flexible electronic and wearable technologies.
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- Linxin Ran
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610068, PR China.
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- Cigar Technology Innovation Center of China Tobacco, Cigar Fermentation Technology Key Laboratory of China Tobacco, China Tobacco Sichuan Industrial Co., Ltd., Chengdu 610100, PR China.
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Nguyen ST, Nguyen CQ, Hieu NN, Phuc HV, Nguyen CV. Tunable Electronic Properties, Carrier Mobility, and Contact Characteristics in Type-II BSe/Sc 2CF 2 Heterostructures toward Next-Generation Optoelectronic Devices. Langmuir 2023; 39:17251-17260. [PMID: 37972320 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Conducting heterostructures have emerged as a promising strategy to enhance physical properties and unlock the potential application of such materials. Herein, we conduct and investigate the electronic and transport properties of the BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure using first-principles calculations. The BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure is structurally and thermodynamically stable, indicating that it can be feasible for further experiments. The BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure exhibits a semiconducting behavior with an indirect band gap and possesses type-II band alignment. This unique alignment promotes efficient charge separation, making it highly promising for device applications, including solar cells and photodetectors. Furthermore, type-II band alignment in the BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure leads to a reduced band gap compared to the individual BSe and Sc2CF2 monolayers, leading to enhanced charge carrier mobility and light absorption. Additionally, the generation of the BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure enhances the transport properties of the BSe and Sc2CF2 monolayers. The electric fields and strains can modify the electronic properties, thus expanding the potential application possibilities. Both the electric fields and strains can tune the band gap and lead to the type-II to type-I conversion in the BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure. These findings shed light on the versatile nature of the BSe/Sc2CF2 heterostructure and its potential for advanced nanoelectronic and optoelectronic devices.
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- Son-Tung Nguyen
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Division of Theoretical Physics, Dong Thap University, Cao Lanh 870000, Vietnam
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Le Quy Don Technical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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Geng X, Yang L, Song P. Application of MXene-Based Materials for Cathode in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Chemistry 2023:e202303451. [PMID: 38050760 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have a high theoretical specific capacity of 1675 mAh ⋅ g-1 and have become the most promising high-energy storage system for the next generation batteries technology. However, their applications are hindered by insulated feature and volume expansion of sulfur, as well as the "shuttle effect" of polysulfides. MXenes own metallic conductivity and strong ability of polysulfides adsorption. Besides, their unique two-dimensional (2D) structure, large specific surface area, abundant functional groups, and adjustability are beneficial to overcome the drawbacks of the sulfur cathode. In this review, different mainstream preparation methods and excellent properties of MXenes are summarized. Significant achievements and recent progress of MXene-based cathodes and interlayers applied to Li-S cathodes are concluded later. Finally, the challenges, possible solutions and potential applications of MXenes for Li-S batteries are also presented.
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- Xianwei Geng
- State Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Smart Coal-Fired, Power Generation and Ultra-Clean Emission, China Energy and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd, Nanjing, 210023, China
- School of Advanced Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Advanced Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Liang C, Yen Z, Salim T, Lam YM. Elucidation of the synergistic effects of 3d metal (M = Cu, Co, and Ni) dopants and terminations (T = -O- and -OH) of Ti 3C 2T x MXenes for urea adsorption ability via DFT calculations and experiments. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:31874-31883. [PMID: 37971384 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03263a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Dialysis is an artificial process to remove excess urea toxins from the body through adsorption or conversion. Urea adsorption by emergent 2D materials such as MXenes is one probable approach. Based on density functional theory (DFT) studies, the surface of Ti3C2Tx (T = -O- and -OH) MXenes is not optimum for urea adsorption. Therefore, functionalization with 3d metal dopants (Cu, Co, and Ni) is proposed to improve their urea adsorption ability. DFT calculations indicate that oxygen-terminated Ti3C2O2 has a much better urea adsorption ability when doped with Cu, Co, and Ni, with adsorption energy (Eads) values of -2.11 eV, -1.90 eV and -1.72 eV, respectively. These adsorption energies are much more favourable than that of the undoped one (Eads = -0.52 eV). To verify the calculation results, MILD Ti3C2Tx, or MXenes synthesized via the safer and easier minimally intensive layer delamination (MILD) method, were utilized to simulate Ti3C2O2 since they have -O- termination as the dominant species. Experimentally, the adsorption studies found that low concentration of Cu, Co, and Ni on MILD Ti3C2Tx showed a urea removal efficiency of 21.9%, 6.0% and 0.2%, respectively, much better than 0% removal efficiency of unfunctionalized Ti3C2Tx. Therefore, both DFT calculations and experiments showed that various metal functionalized MXenes have a similar trend for urea adsorption, highlighting the feasibility of using the computational approach to predict urea adsorption and further opening a new promising direction for the urea adsorption. Finally, this study is also the first to examine synergistic effects of metal dopants and surface terminations on MXenes for urea adsorption.
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- Caihong Liang
- 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.
- Facility for Analysis, Characterization, Testing and Simulation (FACTS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
- Facility for Analysis, Characterization, Testing and Simulation (FACTS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Farasati Far B, Rabiee N, Iravani S. Environmental implications of metal-organic frameworks and MXenes in biomedical applications: a perspective. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34562-34575. [PMID: 38024989 PMCID: PMC10668918 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07092a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and MXenes have demonstrated immense potential for biomedical applications, offering a plethora of advantages. MXenes, in particular, exhibit robust mechanical strength, hydrophilicity, large surface areas, significant light absorption potential, and tunable surface terminations, among other remarkable characteristics. Meanwhile, MOFs possess high porosity and large surface area, making them ideal for protecting active biomolecules and serving as carriers for drug delivery, hence their extensive study in the field of biomedicine. However, akin to other (nano)materials, concerns regarding their environmental implications persist. The number of studies investigating the toxicity and biocompatibility of MXenes and MOFs is growing, albeit further systematic research is needed to thoroughly understand their biosafety issues and biological effects prior to clinical trials. The synthesis of MXenes often involves the use of strong acids and high temperatures, which, if not properly managed, can have adverse effects on the environment. Efforts should be made to minimize the release of harmful byproducts and ensure proper waste management during the production process. In addition, it is crucial to assess the potential release of MXenes into the environment during their use in biomedical applications. For the biomedical applications of MOFs, several challenges exist. These include high fabrication costs, poor selectivity, low capacity, the quest for stable and water-resistant MOFs, as well as difficulties in recycling/regeneration and maintaining chemical/thermal/mechanical stability. Thus, careful consideration of the biosafety issues associated with their fabrication and utilization is vital. In addition to the synthesis and manufacturing processes, the ultimate utilization and fate of MOFs and MXenes in biomedical applications must be taken into account. While numerous reviews have been published regarding the biomedical applications of MOFs and MXenes, this perspective aims to shed light on the key environmental implications and biosafety issues, urging researchers to conduct further research in this field. Thus, the crucial aspects of the environmental implications and biosafety of MOFs and MXenes in biomedicine are thoroughly discussed, focusing on the main challenges and outlining future directions.
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- Bahareh Farasati Far
- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 1684611367 Iran
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia
- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University Perth WA 6150 Australia
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Mushtaq S, Husnain SM, Kazmi SAR, Abbas Y, Jeon J, Kim JY, Shahzad F. MXene/AgNW composite material for selective and efficient removal of radioactive cesium and iodine from water. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19696. [PMID: 37952015 PMCID: PMC10640589 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47075-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Toxic fission products, such as cesium (137Cs) and iodine (129I) are of great concern because of their long half-lives and high solubility in water. The simultaneous removal of Cs and I using a single adsorbent is an area of increasing interest. In this study, MXene/silver nanowire (AgNW) composite was synthesized through physical mixing and employed for simultaneous removal of iodide (I-) and cesium (Cs+) ions from contaminated water. The MXene/AgNW composite demonstrated excellent adsorption capacities of 84.70 and 26.22 mg/g for I- and Cs+, respectively. The experimental data supported the hypothesis of multilayer adsorption of Cs+ owing to the inter-lamellar structures and the presence of heterogeneous adsorption sites in MXene. The interaction between I- and the AgNW involved chemisorption followed by monolayer adsorption. MXene/AgNW composite material exhibited promising results in the presence of competitive ions under extreme pH conditions. Thus, synthesized composite materials holds promising potential as an adsorbent for the remediation of radioactive liquid waste.
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- Sajid Mushtaq
- Division of RI-Applied Research, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (KIRAMS), Seoul, 01812, Korea.
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, P. O. Nilore, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan.
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- Chemistry Division, Directorate of Science, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH), Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Khalifa University, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 80, Republic of Korea
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- Division of RI-Applied Research, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (KIRAMS), Seoul, 01812, Korea
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, 45650, Pakistan.
- Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), Khalifa University, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Gao Z, He Y, Xiong K. Strain and electric field induced electronic property modifications in two-dimensional Janus SZrAZ 2 (A = Si, Ge; Z = P, As) monolayers. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:15918-15927. [PMID: 37840521 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02904b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Recently, significant attention has been directed towards two-dimensional Janus materials owing to their unique structure and novel properties. In this work, we have introduced novel two-dimensional Janus monolayers, SZrAZ2 (A = Si, Ge; Z = P, As), through first principles. Our primary focus was the investigation of the controllable electronic properties exhibited by the Janus SZrAZ2 structures under the influence of strain and an external electric field. Our research findings indicate the dynamic and thermodynamic stability of Janus SZrAZ2 (A = Si, Ge; Z = P, As) monolayers. In the equilibrium state, these monolayers exhibit properties of an indirect band gap semiconductor. When subjected to biaxial strain and an external electric field, we observed that the dependency of SZrSiAs2 and SZrGeAs2 monolayers on an external electric field is very weak. Their electronic properties can only be modulated by applying biaxial strain. For SZrSiP2 and SZrGeP2 monolayers, their electronic properties can be modulated under biaxial strain and an external electric field, resulting in a transition from semiconducting to metallic behavior. Finally, we calculated the carrier mobility of these four structures and observed that the SZrGeAs2 monolayer exhibits a hole mobility of up to 597.52 cm2 s-1 V-1 in the x-direction, whereas the SZrSiP2 monolayer demonstrates an electron mobility of up to 479.30 cm2 s-1 V-1 in the y-direction. In the x-direction, the electron mobility of SZrSiAs2 and SZrGeP2 monolayers was measured to be 189.88 and 528.44 cm2 s-1 V-1, respectively. These values are greater than or equivalent to that of experimentally synthesized MoS2 (∼200 cm2 s-1 V-1). Our research lays the foundation for utilizing two-dimensional Janus materials in electronic devices.
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- Zhen Gao
- Department of Physics, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Physics, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, People's Republic of China.
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- Materials Genome Institute, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China.
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Stepura A, Mičušik M, Olivieri F, Gentile G, Lavorgna M, Avella M, Matysová E, Vilčáková J, Omastová M. Preparation and properties of novel binary and ternary highly amorphous poly(vinyl alcohol)-based composites with hybrid nanofillers. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19126. [PMID: 37926746 PMCID: PMC10625980 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46083-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Smart protective coatings and devices are currently of great interest. In particular, they can absorb or reflect harmful waves of electromagnetic interference (EMI). In this work, novel binary and ternary composites with highly amorphous poly(vinyl alcohol) (HAVOH) as a matrix and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and MXenes as nanofillers were prepared. HAVOH is a recently patented kind of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH) that was modified with diol monomers. MXenes are a new type of inorganic two-dimensional (2D) nanoparticle consisting of carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides. Three series of composites, HAVOH/SWCNTs, HAVOH/MXenes and HAVOH/SWCNTs/MXenes, were prepared using the solvent casting method. Samples were tested with various methods to study their structure, electrical properties, thermal behavior and EMI-shielding properties. HAVOH/3.0 wt.% SWCNTs/3.0 wt.% MXene specimens revealed a shielding effectiveness of 55 dB, which is 122 times better than that of the neat matrix. These results are promising for the fabrication of films with protective effects against EMI.
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- Anastasiia Stepura
- Polymer Institute of Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Polymer Institute of Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078, Pozzuoli (Naples), Italy
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- Institute of Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078, Pozzuoli (Naples), Italy
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- Institute of Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078, Pozzuoli (Naples), Italy
- Institute of Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Piazzale Enrico Fermi 1, 80055, Portici (Naples), Italy
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- Institute of Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078, Pozzuoli (Naples), Italy
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- SYNPO akciová společnost, S. K. Neumanna 1316, 532 07, Pardubice V, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Vavrečkova 5669, 760 01, Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Polymer Institute of Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Deng Z, Jiang P, Wang Z, Xu L, Yu ZZ, Zhang HB. Scalable Production of Catecholamine-Densified MXene Coatings for Electromagnetic Shielding and Infrared Stealth. Small 2023; 19:e2304278. [PMID: 37431209 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Processing transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) inks into large-area functional coatings expects promising potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and infrared stealth. However, the coating performances, especially for scalable fabrication techniques, are greatly constrained by the flake size and stacking manner of MXene. Herein, the large-area production of highly densified and oriented MXene coatings is demonstrated by engineering interfacial interactions of small MXene flakes with catecholamine molecules. The catecholamine molecules can micro-crosslink MXene nanosheets, significantly improving the ink's rheological properties. It favors the shear-induced sheet arrangement and inhibition of structural defects in the blade coating process, making it possible to achieve high orientation and densification of MXene assembly by either large-area coating or patterned printing. Interestingly, the MXene/catecholamine coating exhibits high conductivity of up to 12 247 S cm-1 and ultrahigh specific EMI shielding effectiveness of 2.0 ×10 5 dB cm2 g-1 , obviously superior to most of the reported MXene materials. Furthermore, the regularly assembled structure also endows the MXene coatings with low infrared emissivities for infrared stealth applications. Therefore, MXene/catecholamine coatings with ultraefficient EMI shielding and low infrared emissivity prove the feasibility of applications in aerospace, military, and wearable devices.
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- Zhiming Deng
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Rems E, Anayee M, Fajardo E, Lord RL, Bugallo D, Gogotsi Y, Hu YJ. Computationally Guided Synthesis of MXenes by Dry Selective Extraction. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2305200. [PMID: 37587765 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
Abstract
MXenes are a rapidly growing family of 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides that are promising for various applications, including energy storage and conversion, electronics, and healthcare. Hydrofluoric-acid-based etchants are typically used for large-scale and high-throughput synthesis of MXenes, which also leads to a mixture of surface terminations that impede MXene properties. Herein, a computational thermodynamic model with experimental validation is presented to explore the feasibility of fluorine-free synthesis of MXenes with uniform surface terminations by dry selective extraction (DSE) from precursor MAX phases using iodine vapors. A range of MXenes and respective precursor compositions are systematically screened using first-principles calculations to find candidates with high phase stability and low etching energy. A thermodynamic model based on the "CALculation of PHAse Diagrams" (CALPHAD) approach is further demonstrated, using Ti3 C2 I2 as an example, to assess the Gibbs free energy of the DSE reaction and the state of the byproducts as a function of temperature and pressure. Based on the assessment, the optimal synthesis temperature and vapor pressure are predicted and further verified by experiments. This work opens an avenue for scalable, fluorine-free dry synthesis of MXenes with compositions and surface chemistries that are not accessible using wet chemical etching.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ervin Rems
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Mark Anayee
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Eiara Fajardo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Robert L Lord
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - David Bugallo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Centro de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS), Departamento de Química-Física, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
| | - Yury Gogotsi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
| | - Yong-Jie Hu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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