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MXene/Carbon Nanotube Hybrids: Synthesis, Structures, Properties, and Applications
Le Ping Yu1, Xiao Hong Zhou1, Lu Lu1
1Institute of Automotive Technology, Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214153, P. R. China.
Chemsuschem
|September 27, 2021
Summary
MXene/carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrids prevent MXene aggregation, enhancing applications in energy storage, sensors, and more. This review details their synthesis, properties, and future research directions for advanced materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemistry
Background:
- MXenes, layered transition metal carbides/nitrides, show promise but suffer from aggregation and restacking.
- Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were introduced as spacers and conductive additives in 2015 to mitigate these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the synthesis, architectures, and properties of MXene/CNT hybrids.
- To summarize recent advances in the applications of these hybrids.
- To discuss future research trends and challenges.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on MXene/CNT hybrid synthesis and applications.
- Analysis of hybrid architectures and component functionalities.
- Discussion of performance in energy storage, sensors, catalysis, EMI shielding, and water treatment.
Main Results:
- MXene/CNT hybrids effectively address MXene aggregation and restacking issues.
- Diverse architectures of MXene/CNT hybrids have been developed.
- Hybrids demonstrate enhanced performance across various applications due to synergistic effects.
Conclusions:
- MXene/CNT hybrids offer significant potential for advanced material applications.
- Further research is needed to overcome remaining technical challenges and optimize performance.
- Future directions include exploring novel architectures and expanding application scope.
