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V-MXenes for Energy Storage/Conversion Applications.
Iftikhar Hussain1, Onkar Jaywant Kewate2, Abdul Hanan3
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong.
Chemsuschem
|March 12, 2024
Summary
This review explores vanadium-based MXenes (V-MXenes), highlighting their properties and applications beyond titanium-based MXene (Ti-MXene). It summarizes V-MXene trends for energy storage and conversion, offering future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Two-dimensional (2D) materials called MXenes possess exceptional properties.
- Titanium-based MXene (Ti-MXene) is well-researched, but other transition metals offer potential.
- Vanadium-based MXenes (V-MXenes) are less explored but promising.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the properties, challenges, and applications of V-MXenes and their composites.
- To summarize current trends in V-MXene research for energy storage and conversion.
- To identify future opportunities and suggest advancements in MXene technology.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of V-MXenes and their composites.
- Analysis of properties, challenges, and applications.
- Summary of energy storage and conversion trends.
Main Results:
- V-MXenes exhibit unique properties suitable for various applications.
- Current research focuses on V-MXene composites for energy applications.
- Challenges and opportunities in V-MXene development are identified.
Conclusions:
- V-MXenes represent a promising area for materials science innovation.
- Further research into V-MXenes can advance energy storage and conversion technologies.
- This review provides insights for future V-MXene development and applications.
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