Unraveling the potential of MXenes as multifunctional cathodes: Innovations and challenges for next-generation energy storage systems
Wenjie Zhang,
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Lei He,
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Yanxin Chen
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et al.
Materials Science and Engineering R Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
164, P. 100975 - 100975
Published: March 13, 2025
Language: Английский
Fluoride‐Free Molten Salt Hydrate‐Assisted Synthesis of MXene in Air Down to 150 °C
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
Abstract
The
conventional
Lewis
acid
molten
salt
etching
approach
for
synthesizing
MXenes
typically
necessitates
elevated
temperatures
exceeding
550
°C,
in
addition
to
the
use
of
inert
gas
protection
prevent
oxidation.
Additionally,
delamination
salt‐etched
requires
hazardous
intercalating
agents.
Herein,
a
scalable
and
non‐toxic
low‐temperature
shielded
(LSS)
MXene
air
is
reported,
with
only
small
portion
salts
low
reaction
temperature
down
150
°C.
Especially,
synergistic
effect
increased
diffusion
rate
by
Li
+
ions
phase
change
magnesium
chloride
hexahydrate
(MgCl
2
·6H
O)
enables
redox‐controlled
A‐site
parent
MAX
phase,
which
even
facilitates
synthesis
hard‐to‐etch
MXenes.
As
proof‐of‐concept
demonstration,
several
theoretically
hard‐to‐synthesize
including
Cr
CT
x
Nb
are
successfully
prepared
through
LSS
technique,
where
not
achieved
acidic
yet.
Compared
techniques,
this
method
exhibits
unconventional
behavior
while
offering
advantages,
non‐oxidizing
environment,
shorter
processing
time,
elimination
highly
corrosive
washing
agents
organic
intercalants.
These
advances
render
promising
route
applications
toward
diverse
practical
applications.
Language: Английский
An emerging two-dimensional transition metal boride (MBene) material: recent experimental progress and prospects (EXM-D-25-00003)
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
A Flexible Dual-Mode Photodetector for Human–Machine Collaborative IR Imaging
Huajing Fang,
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Xinxing Xie,
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Kai Jing
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et al.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: April 24, 2025
Abstract
Photothermoelectric
(PTE)
photodetectors
with
self-powered
and
uncooled
advantages
have
attracted
much
interest
due
to
the
wide
application
prospects
in
military
civilian
fields.
However,
traditional
PTE
lack
of
mechanical
flexibility
cannot
operate
independently
without
test
instrument.
Herein,
we
present
a
flexible
photodetector
capable
dual-mode
output,
combining
electrical
optical
signal
generation
for
enhanced
functionality.
Using
solution
processing,
high-quality
MXene
thin
films
are
assembled
on
asymmetric
electrodes
as
photosensitive
layer.
The
geometrically
electrode
design
significantly
enhances
responsivity,
achieving
0.33
mA
W
−1
under
infrared
illumination,
twice
that
symmetrical
configuration.
This
improvement
stems
from
optimized
photothermal
conversion
an
expanded
temperature
gradient.
device
maintains
stable
performance
after
300
bending
cycles,
demonstrating
excellent
flexibility.
A
new
energy
pathway
has
been
established
by
coupling
thermochromic
composite
materials,
leading
real-time
visualization
invisible
radiation.
Leveraging
this
functionality,
demonstrate
first
human–machine
collaborative
imaging
system,
wherein
arrays
synchronously
generate
human-readable
pattern
machine-readable
pattern.
Our
study
not
only
provides
functional
integration
photodetectors,
but
also
sets
benchmark
optoelectronics.
Language: Английский