Currently,
two-dimensional
MXenes
have
become
a
quest
for
the
synthesis
bottlenecks
by
conventional
process
due
to
slow
etching
reaction
of
bulk
MAX
phase,
use
hazardous
chemicals,
and
laborious
methods.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
one-step
rapid
conversion
Ti3AlC2
phase
Ti3C2Tx
MXene
nanosheets
on
order
few
minutes
using
supercritical
water.
The
is
demonstrated
remove
metallic
aluminum
interlayers
from
material
with
help
lowest-concentrated
hydrofluoric
acid
(HF)
etchant
up
4
vol
%
instead
40–50
%.
Furthermore,
achieves
as
high
≈61%
yield
within
short
time
30
min
at
temperature
400
°C.
Thereafter,
synthesized
used
measure
electrochemical
performance
both
three-electrode
two-electrode
supercapacitors
well
Li-ion
battery
applications.
specific
capacitance
271.3
F·g–1
0.75
A·g–1
in
system
found
supercapacitor.
Additionally,
capacity
120
mAh·g–1
1
C
obtained
87%
Coulombic
efficiency.
properties
are
then
compared
those
conventionally
prepared
MXene,
showing
be
essentially
comparable.
This
demonstrates
that
do
not
undergo
adverse
changes
structure
or
while
rapidly
scaling.
Thus,
it
can
make
them
viable
further
scale-up
commercialization
forthcoming
days.
Journal of Metals Materials and Minerals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(3), P. 2083 - 2083
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
The
development
of
advanced
materials
for
energy
storage
is
critical
to
addressing
global
challenges.
Zinc-ion
batteries
offer
a
promising
solution
due
their
safety,
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
In
this
study,
we
enhanced
the
conductivity
cotton
by
coating
it
with
electroless
nickel,
followed
zinc
electroplating,
create
flexible
material
suitable
zinc-ion
battery
applications.
Cotton
was
coated
nickel
at
temperatures
ranging
from
40°C
60°C
1
min
13
min.
Subsequently,
electroplating
performed
current
densities
0.02
A·cm‒2
60
min,
0.03
40
0.04
30
resulting
used
assemble
an
(NH4)2V10O25·8H2O
(NVO)
cathode.
Scanning
Electron
Microscope
(SEM)
confirms
nickel-coating
on
fabric
50°C
9
resulted
in
low
electrical
resistance
15
ohms.
Subsequent
fully
interconnected
particles.
This
research
demonstrates
significant
potential
further
field
textile
conductivity.
It
also
makes
possible
incorporate
like
silk
cloth
other
components,
which
will
help
build
more
sustainable
sources
future.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(14), P. 4277 - 4287
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ultrathin
BiOX/rGO
(X
=
F,
Cl,
Br,
and
I)
nanosheets
serve
as
novel
sulfur
hosts
in
Li–S
batteries.
The
influence
of
X
on
the
electrochemical
performance
redox
mechanism
is
elucidated
through
situ
Raman/XRD
characterization
DFT
analysis.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 7699 - 7709
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
BiVO
4
/RGO
branched
nanocomposite
synthesized
by
SCW
approach
is
reported
with
single-step
one-pot
scalable
and
successfully
tested
for
Li-ion
battery
anode.