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Xenes as an Emerging 2D Monoelemental Family: Fundamental Electrochemistry and Energy Applications
Author(s) -
Wang Tingting,
Wang Huide,
Kou Zongkui,
Liang Weiyuan,
Luo Xiaoling,
Verpoort Francis,
Zeng YuJia,
Zhang Han
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.202002885
Subject(s) - silicene , phosphorene , materials science , borophene , supercapacitor , nanotechnology , germanene , electrocatalyst , flexibility (engineering) , energy storage , electrochemistry , graphene , engineering physics , electrode , chemistry , physics , power (physics) , statistics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , engineering
As an emerging subclass of 2D materials, Xenes (e.g., borophene, silicene, germanene, stanene, phosphorene, arsenene, antimonene, and bismuthene) consist of one single element and have opened the door for various important applications. Benefiting from their impressive characteristics, including ultrathin folded structure, ultrahigh surface–volume ratio, excellent mechanical strength and flexibility, Xenes are considered as promising electrode materials in the field of electrochemical energy with large capacity, high rate, and high safety. This review provides a comprehensive summary of selected properties, synthetic challenges, and the latest theoretical and experimental advances in the energy‐related applications of Xenes, including Li/Na ion batteries, Li–S batteries, electrocatalysis, and supercapacitors. Finally, the challenges and outlook of this emerging field are discussed.