Recent Advances in MXenes: From Fundamentals to Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 378
Special Issue Editor
2. A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Interests: MXene; MAX phase; combustion synthesis; nanomaterials; chemical kinetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
MXenes are potentially the largest class of 2D materials discovered so far. With a general structure of Mn+1XnTx, M is an early transition metal (Ti, V, Nb, Ta, etc.), X is C and/or N, Tx represents the surface groups (-O, -OH, -F, -Cl), and n = 1–4, over 30 stoichiometric phases have already been discovered, with many more predicted computationally. Multiple MXene structures exist, including single-M, i-MXenes, solid-solution, and ordered-double transition metal MXenes, all of which exhibit unique and exciting properties. This class of materials has been widely studied owing to their exceptional properties, including hydrophilicity, scalability, mechanical strength, thermal stability, redox capability, and ease of processing. Since their discovery, MXenes have been used in a variety of applications, including electrochemical energy storage, electromagnetic interference shielding, biomedical, environmental remediation, catalysis, etc., with more novel applications being studied daily.
Owing to the rapid development of this field, the goal of this Special Issue is to highlight recent progress in research and development of MXenes. Submissions are welcome across the following themes, but are not limited to this list:
- Studies focusing on the synthesis of MXenes and their precursors;
- Fundamental studies on MXene properties;
- In situ studies of MXenes under dynamic conditions;
- Novel applications of MXenes;
- Composites utilizing MXenes.
I encourage you to submit full papers, short communications, and reviews to this Special Issue highlighting developments, challenges, and opportunities in the MXene field.
Dr. Christopher E. Shuck
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- MXene
- MAX phase
- Synthesis
- Energy storage
- Energy conversion
- Catalysis
- Environmental protection
- Composites
- Biomedical
- Ti3C2Tx
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