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Host-Guest Intercalation Chemistry in MXenes and Its Implications for Practical Applications
Hongwu Chen1, Hongyun Ma1, Chun Li1
1Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
ACS Nano
|October 1, 2021
Summary
This review explores intercalation chemistry in 2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides (MXenes). Understanding MXene intercalation is crucial for advancing energy storage and other applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Layered materials are vital for applications like energy storage and environmental remediation.
- 2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides (MXenes) offer diverse compositions and intercalation states for numerous applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To holistically discuss intercalation chemistry in MXenes.
- To examine the physical properties of MXene intercalation compounds.
- To propose solutions for challenges in MXene synthesis, property tuning, and applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on intercalation chemistry and physics in MXenes.
- Analysis of existing research on MXene intercalation compounds.
- Synthesis of proposed solutions based on current understanding.
Main Results:
- MXene intercalation chemistry and physics are fundamental to material performance.
- A deep comprehension of intercalation is needed for application-targeted material manipulation.
- Intercalation significantly influences the properties of MXene compounds.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced understanding of MXene intercalation chemistry is essential for unlocking their full application potential.
- Addressing synthesis and tuning challenges through fundamental insights can drive innovation.
- This review aims to stimulate further research in MXenes and similar layered materials.
