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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer high surface area and tunable properties for electrocatalysis.
  • MXenes exhibit excellent conductivity and stability but lack active sites and resist oxidation.
  • Combining MXene with other 2D materials can enhance electrocatalytic water splitting performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review accurate synthesis strategies for 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts.
  • To explore the structure-property relationships in these composite materials.
  • To identify challenges and future directions for MXene-based electrocatalysts.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic elaboration of synthesis techniques including wet-chemical, phase-transformation, and electrodeposition.
  • Analysis of internal interactions and structure-performance relationships.
  • Review of fundamental mechanisms of electrocatalytic water splitting and MXene properties.

Main Results:

  • Accurate synthesis methods for various 2D/2D MXene composites are detailed.
  • Internal interactions and their impact on catalytic activity are investigated.
  • The review provides a comprehensive overview of MXene-based catalysts for water splitting.

Conclusions:

  • 2D/2D MXene-based catalysts show significant promise for electrocatalytic water splitting.
  • Further research into synthesis and understanding structure-performance relationships is needed.
  • Addressing MXene's inherent limitations through composite design is key for commercial application.