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Hong Yu1, Yonghui Wang1, Yao Jing1
1State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center of Advanced Lubrication and Seal Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, P. R. China.
Surface modification of MXenes enhances their properties for energy applications. This review details surface-modified MXene nanocomposites for energy conversion and storage, including supercapacitors and batteries.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- MXenes are emerging 2D materials with significant potential.
- Research has primarily focused on bare MXenes, neglecting surface chemistry.
- Surface modification is crucial for optimizing MXene-based nanocomposites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of surface-modified MXene-based nanocomposites.
- To discuss synthesis methods, surface modification techniques, and chemical principles.
- To highlight applications in energy conversion and storage (ECS).
Main Methods:
- Literature review of MXene synthesis and surface modification.
- Analysis of chemical principles governing modified MXenes.
- Summarization of applications in supercapacitors, batteries, and water splitting.
Main Results:
- Surface modification significantly enhances MXene properties for ECS.
- Various modification techniques lead to diverse nanocomposite structures.
- Modified MXenes show promising performance in supercapacitors, LIBs/SIBs, and water splitting.
Conclusions:
- Surface-modified MXene nanocomposites are vital for advanced ECS.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges and unlock full potential.
- Future prospects lie in tailored surface engineering for specific energy applications.
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