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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
Published on: September 5, 2014
Methods of synthesis, characteristics, and environmental applications of MXene: A comprehensive review
Jagadeesan Aravind Kumar1, Pandurangan Prakash2, Thangavelu Krithiga3
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science of Technology, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
MXene, comprised of two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitride, has emerged as a novel material suitable for environmental remediation of toxic compounds. Due to their inherent and superior physical and chemical properties, MXene is employed in separation techniques like photocatalysis, adsorption, and membrane separation. MXene is equipped with a highly hydrophilic surface, ion exchange property, and robust surface functional groups. In this review paper, a comprehensive discussion on the structural patterns, preparation, properties of MXene and its application for the removal of toxic pollutants like Radionuclide, Uranium, Thorium, and dyes is presented. The mechanism of removal of the pollutants by MXene is extensively reviewed. Synthesis of MXene based membranes, their properties, and application for water purification and properties were also discussed. This review will be highly helpful to understand critically the methods of synthesis and use of MXene material for priority environmental pollutants removal. In addition, the challenges behind the synthesis and use of MXene for decontamination of pollutants were reviewed and reported.
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