npj 2D Materials and Applications (Jun 2021)

Prospects challenges and stability of 2D MXenes for clean energy conversion and storage applications

  • Anha Bhat,
  • Shoaib Anwer,
  • Kiesar Sideeq Bhat,
  • M. Infas H. Mohideen,
  • Kin Liao,
  • Ahsanulhaq Qurashi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41699-021-00239-8
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 21

Abstract

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Abstract Two-dimensional materials have gained immense attention for technological applications owing to their characteristic properties. MXene is one of the fast-growing family of 2D materials that exhibits remarkable physiochemical properties that cater numerous applications in the field of energy and storage. This review comprises the significant advancement in the field of 2D MXene and discusses the evolution of the design, synthetic strategies, and stability. In addition to illuminating the state-of-the-art applications, we discuss the challenges and limitations that preclude the scientific fraternity from realizing functional MXene with controlled structures and properties for renewable clean energy conversion and storage applications.