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Zhilin Liu1, Hailong Xiong1,2, Yaxiao Luo3
1State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, P. R. China.
Chemsuschem
|August 5, 2021
Summary
This study developed ordered mesoporous carbon/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures (OMCTs) to overcome MXene aggregation and instability. OMCTs show enhanced supercapacitor performance due to improved surface area and stability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Two-dimensional transition metal carbonitrides (MXene) show promise but suffer from aggregation and poor stability.
- These limitations hinder their practical applications in various fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an interface-induced self-assembly strategy for synthesizing ordered mesoporous carbon/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures (OMCTs).
- To address the aggregation and stability issues of MXene materials.
- To enhance the performance of MXene-based electrode materials for supercapacitors.
Main Methods:
- An interface-induced self-assembly strategy using Pluronic F127 and phenolic resol was employed.
- Composite monomicelles self-assembled on Ti3C2Tx surfaces to prevent restacking and maintain thermostability.
- Characterization of the resulting OMCTs for properties like surface area, pore volume, and thermal stability.
Main Results:
- The synthesized OMCTs exhibited high specific surface areas (259-544 m2/g) and large pore volumes (0.296-0.481 cm3/g).
- OMCTs demonstrated excellent thermodynamic stability, withstanding temperatures up to 600°C.
- Supercapacitor electrodes made from OMCTs showed high capacitance (247 F/g at 0.2 A/g), good rate performance (190 F/g at 5 A/g), and excellent cyclability.
Conclusions:
- The interface-induced self-assembly strategy successfully produced stable, ordered mesoporous carbon/Ti3C2Tx heterostructures.
- OMCTs offer superior electrochemical performance for supercapacitor applications due to their enhanced properties.
- This approach provides a viable route for utilizing MXene materials in energy storage devices.
