ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 1465 - 1474
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
In
the
realm
of
NH3
gas-sensing
applications,
electrically
conductive
nature
Ti3C2Tx
MXene,
adorned
with
surface
terminations
such
as
−O
and
−OH
groups,
renders
it
a
compelling
material.
However,
inherent
challenges
atmospheric
instability
selectivity
in
presence
gas
mixtures
have
prompted
exploration
innovative
solutions.
This
work
introduces
strategic
solution
through
deposition
mixed-matrix
membrane
(MMM)
composed
poly(vinylidene
fluoride)
(PVDF)
matrix
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-67
(ZIF-67)
filler.
composite
acts
selective
filter,
permitting
passage
specific
gas,
namely
NH3.
Leveraging
hydrophobic
chemically
inert
PVDF,
MMM
enhances
stability
by
impeding
water
molecules
from
interacting
MXene.
Furthermore,
ZIF-67
is
to
via
acid–base
interactions
within
zeolite
group
pore
size.
The
sensor
embedded
filter
exhibits
modest
1.3%
change
sensing
response
25
ppm
compared
without
filter.
result
underscores
filter's
effectiveness
conferring
diffusivity,
particularly
at
35%
relative
humidity
(RH)
°C.
Crucially,
attributes
PVDF
impart
heightened
even
amidst
varying
RH
conditions.
These
results
not
only
demonstrate
effective
detection
but
also
highlight
sensor's
adaptability
diverse
environmental
conditions,
offering
promising
prospects
for
practical
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 7080 - 7115
Published: May 5, 2022
This
paper
provides
an
overview
of
recent
developments
in
the
field
volatile
organic
compound
(VOC)
sensors,
which
are
finding
uses
healthcare,
safety,
environmental
monitoring,
food
and
agriculture,
oil
industry,
other
fields.
It
starts
by
briefly
explaining
basics
VOC
sensing
reviewing
currently
available
quickly
progressing
approaches.
then
discusses
main
trends
materials'
design
with
special
attention
to
nanostructuring
nanohybridization.
Emerging
materials
strategies
highlighted
their
involvement
different
types
technologies
is
discussed,
including
optical,
electrical,
gravimetric
sensors.
The
review
also
detailed
discussions
about
limitations
offers
potential
solutions.
status
suggestions
promising
directions
for
future
development
summarized.
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(10)
Published: July 16, 2022
MXene
nanomaterials
stand
out
among
2D
and
have
been
extensively
studied
by
researchers
because
of
their
unique
layered
structure,
chemical
diversity,
outstanding
physical
properties.
In
recent
years,
materials
rapidly
opened
the
market
for
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
technology
due
to
excellent
wave
absorption
(EMA)
capability.
However,
so
far,
compared
with
development
(EM)
technology,
there
is
still
much
room
in
construction
MXenes
application
absorption.
Herein,
strategies,
conversion
mechanism,
applications
are
reviewed.
Through
meticulous
material
design
an
interdisciplinary
approach,
expected
become
one
smart
tunable
absorbers,
scenarios
will
also
broader.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 3441 - 3451
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Recently,
Ti3C2Tx
MXenes
have
begun
to
receive
attention
in
the
field
of
gas
sensors
owing
their
characteristics
high
conductivity
and
abundant
surface
functional
groups.
However,
Ti3C2Tx-based
still
suffer
from
drawbacks
low
sensitivity
sluggish
response/recovery
speed
towards
target
gases,
limiting
development
further
applications.
In
this
work,
Ti3C2Tx-ZnO
nanosheet
hybrids
were
fabricated
through
a
simple
sonication
method.
The
exhibited
short
recovery
time
(10
s)
under
UV
(ultraviolet)
illumination,
response
(22
s),
(367.63%
20
ppm
NO2)
selectivity.
Furthermore,
sensor
has
prominent
anti-humidity
properties,
as
well
superior
reproducibility
multiple
tests.
active
sites
hybrids,
including
groups
(-F,
-OH,
-O)
oxygen
vacancies
ZnO,
formation
Schottky
barriers
between
ZnO
nanosheets
rich
photogenerated
charge
carriers
together
result
excellent
gas-sensing
performance.
Density
theory
calculations
been
employed
explore
sensing
performance
nanosheets,
showing
strong
interactions
existing
NO2
nanosheets.
main
adsorption
for
present
on
while
played
role
conductive
path
accelerate
transformation
carriers.
Our
work
can
provide
an
effective
way
improving
performances
sensors.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(14)
Published: Dec. 14, 2022
Abstract
The
Internet
of
Things
era
has
promoted
enormous
research
on
sensors,
communications,
data
fusion,
and
actuators.
Among
them,
sensors
are
a
prerequisite
for
acquiring
the
environmental
information
delivering
to
an
artificial
center
make
decisions.
MXene‐based
have
aroused
tremendous
interest
because
their
extraordinary
performances.
In
this
review,
electrical,
electronic,
optical
properties
MXenes
first
introduced.
Next,
discussed
according
sensing
mechanisms
such
as
electrochemical,
methods.
Initially,
biosensors
introduced
based
chemiresistors
field‐effect
transistors.
Besides,
wearable
pressure
sensor
is
demonstrated
with
piezoresistive
devices.
Third,
electrochemical
methods
include
amperometry
electrochemiluminescence
examples.
addition,
approaches
refer
surface
plasmonic
resonance
fluorescence
energy
transfer.
Moreover,
prospects
delivered
multimodal
fusion
toward
complicated
human‐like
senses.
Eventually,
future
opportunities
MXene
conveyed
in
new
material
discovery,
structure
design,
proof‐of‐concept
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 4280 - 4280
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
The
unique
properties
of
MXenes
have
been
deemed
to
be
significant
interest
in
various
emerging
applications.
However,
provide
a
major
drawback
involving
environmentally
harmful
and
toxic
substances
for
its
general
fabrication
large-scale
production
employing
high-temperature
solid-state
reaction
followed
by
selective
etching.
Meanwhile,
how
are
synthesized
is
essential
directing
their
end
uses.
Therefore,
making
strategic
approaches
synthesize
greener,
safer,
more
sustainable,
friendly
imperative
commercialize
at
competitive
price.
With
increasing
reports
green
synthesis
that
promote
advanced
technologies
non-toxic
agents,
it
critical
compile,
summarize,
the
latest
development
green-related
technology
MXenes.
We
review
recent
progress
sustainable
MXene
with
focus
on
fundamental
synthetic
process,
mechanism,
advantages,
emphasis
inherited
from
such
techniques.
use
so-called
energy
conversion
storage,
environmental
remediation,
biomedical
applications
presented.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
prospects
greener
discussed.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(20), P. 6528 - 6549
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Flexible/wearable
gas
sensor
technology
is
gaining
huge
interest
in
the
current
era
of
Internet
Things
for
its
applications
personal
environmental
monitoring,
healthcare,
and
safety.