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Solution‐Processed Two‐Dimensional Metal Dichalcogenide‐Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Author(s) -
Cao Xiehong,
Tan Chaoliang,
Zhang Xiao,
Zhao Wei,
Zhang Hua
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201504833
Subject(s) - supercapacitor , renewable energy , environmentally friendly , energy storage , materials science , nanotechnology , nanomaterials , energy transformation , hydrogen storage , electrochemical energy conversion , process engineering , electrochemistry , electrical engineering , engineering , power (physics) , ecology , chemistry , physics , electrode , quantum mechanics , alloy , composite material , biology , thermodynamics
The development of renewable energy storage and conversion devices is one of the most promising ways to address the current energy crisis, along with the global environmental concern. The exploration of suitable active materials is the key factor for the construction of highly efficient, highly stable, low‐cost and environmentally friendly energy storage and conversion devices. The ability to prepare two‐dimensional (2D) metal dichalcogenide (MDC) nanosheets and their functional composites in high yield and large scale via various solution‐based methods in recent years has inspired great research interests in their utilization for renewable energy storage and conversion applications. Here, we will summarize the recent advances of solution‐processed 2D MDCs and their hybrid nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion applications, including rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, electrocatalytic hydrogen generation and solar cells. Moreover, based on the current progress, we will also give some personal insights on the existing challenges and future research directions in this promising field.