Open AccessInterfacial structure design of MXene‐based nanomaterials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion
Author(s) -
Luo Jianmin,
Matios Edward,
Wang Huan,
Tao Xinyong,
Li Weiyang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
infomat
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2567-3165
DOI - 10.1002/inf2.12118
Subject(s) - mxenes , nanomaterials , materials science , nanotechnology , electrocatalyst , electrochemistry , energy storage , energy transformation , nitride , electrochemical energy storage , electrochemical energy conversion , layer (electronics) , supercapacitor , chemistry , electrode , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics
2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides known as MXenes possess high electrical conductivity, large redox active surface area, rich surface chemistry, and tunable structures. Benefiting from these exceptional chemical and physical properties, the applications of MXenes for electrochemical energy storage and conversion have attracted increasing research interests around the world. Notably, the electrochemical performances of MXenes are directly dependent on their synthesis conditions, interfacial chemistries and structural configurations. In this review, we summarize the synthesis techniques of MXenes, as well as the recent advances in the interfacial structure design of MXene‐based nanomaterials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion applications. Additionally, we provide an in‐depth discussion on the relationship between interfacial structure and electrochemical performance from the perspectives of energy storage and electrocatalysis mechanisms. Finally, the challenges and insights for the future research of interfacial structure design of MXenes are outlined.