JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2016
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IF 3.014
Tian Zhang,Limei Pan,Huan Tang,Fei Du,Yanhua Guo,Tai Qiu,Jian Yang
Herein, enhanced exfoliation and large-scale delamination of two-dimensional (2D) Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene using etchant of HCl + LiF, instead of HF, in which both etching and intercalation were achieved in exfoliation process, were thoroughly investigated with the focus on the effects of two critical factors, reaction temperature and washing solution. Increasing etching temperature promotes the exfoliation process, i.e., the transformation from Ti 3 AlC 2 to multilayer Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene, whereas simultaneously results in an aggravated surface oxidation of MXene layers formed after the extraction of Al. As a result, delamination ratio increases firstly and then decreases, and the samples etched at 35 °C show the highest delamination ratio. Compared with the distilled water, washing the exfoliation products using ethanol significantly improves the delamination ratio of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene by co-intercalation of larger alcohol molecule and more impurity ions and a large scale delamination of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene with a delamination ratio as high as 29.2% was obtained by simple sonication for 1 h, without additional intercalation step required, after washing using ethanol. The possible exfoliation reactions by HCl + LiF solution were proposed. Using the as-fabricated stable suspensions of delaminated Ti 3 C 2 T x flakes, flexible, free-standing Ti 3 C 2 T x papers with tailored thickness, hydrophilic surface and excellent conductivity, typically 2 × 10 5 S/m at 5 μm in thickness, were prepared. As anode for lithium ion batteries , the delaminated Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene obtained reversible capacities of 226.3 mAh g −1 , 137.9 mAh g −1 ,102.0 mAh g −1 and 47.9 mAh g −1 respectively at the current density of 100, 300, 1000 and 3000 mA g −1 , which are superior to those of the Ti 3 C 2 MXene prepared by conventional HF process.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2020
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IF 8.758
Chengbin Liu,Sibei Hao,Xiaoyan Chen,Boyang Zong,Shun Mao
MXenes, a group of emerging two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides or nitrides, have attracted wide interest due to their unique structures and properties. Their stability and applicability in different media especially in an alkaline environment are directly associated with their potential applications and are not yet explored. Herein, a field-effect transistor (FET) is fabricated with single/double-layer Ti3C2Tx MXene. The Ti3C2Tx FET indicator shows a fast (∼1 s), sensitive, and selective response to alkali. Moreover, the device can work even in a high-salinity (2 M NaCl) environment, suggesting its high anti-interference ability for alkali in a high-ionic-strength environment. Using an in situ morphological image evolution study, it is demonstrated that the response signal results from alkali-induced denaturation of Ti3C2Tx nanosheets. The Ti3C2Tx-based alkali FET indicator and systematic evaluation on alkali-induced structure evolution of Ti3C2Tx provide essential insights into MXene-based FETs and future applications of MXene in alkaline environments.
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ACS Omega
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2024
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Huiqin Li
Soft electro-ionic actuators have received extensive research and attention due to their advantages such as low voltage response and adjustable deformation. However, they have not been able to enter the actual industry application like traditional rigid actuators; one of the reasons may be that the kinematic properties of actuators have been less studied. The electro-ionic actuator based on Ti3C2Tx MXene-CNT/PPy electrode prepared in this paper shows good bending displacement (18.8 mm) and strain (0.63%) under 4 V voltage. In this article, the overlapping nature and exponential function relationship of the actuator end-point trajectories are preliminarily discussed, and the morphology change and cubic polynomial function relationship of the actuator body are considered. Moreover, in application, a novel proof-of-concept model of smart wearable finger straps is proposed. This study is a unique attempt and is hoped to provide a new research perspective in the field of soft electro-ionic actuators.
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FlatChem
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2024
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Siqi Gong,Jing Li,Fan Zhao,Mengdie Yan,Chenghao Huang,Guanzhong Huo,Chunli Li,Bing Wu,Jiapeng Liu
The emerging energy-saving and environmentally friendly capacitive deionization (CDI) technology has attracted more and more attention. However, it remains a great challenge to develop CDI electrode materials with excellent comprehensive properties. Herein, the porous N, P co-doping Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene (N, P-Ti 3 C 2 T x ) was prepared successfully by combining simple flocculation with an annealing process. Benefitting from the synergistic effect of the combination of porous structure and co-doping of N and P heteroatoms, the N, P-Ti 3 C 2 T x exhibits substantial specific surface area, which provides more surface bounding active sites for electrochemical reactions, thus assisting to boost the CDI performance. As a result, the N, P-Ti 3 C 2 T x exhibited an admirable salt (Na + ) adsorption capacity of 53.3 mg g −1 and exceptional recycling property. Impressively, the N, P-Ti 3 C 2 T x also exhibited superior desalination performance of Pb 2+ , characterized by an exceptionally high desalination capacity of up to 168.2 mg g −1 at 1.2 V, and the corresponding desalination rate reached 0.047 mg g −1 s −1 . Additionally, the deionization mechanism involved was elucidated through a series of characterizations. This work will furnish an effective avenue for the innovative design of MXene-based electrode materials toward high-performance CDI.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Yanan Zhu,Yongchang Yang,Shiqiang Li,Chang Zhu,Zegang Qiu,Qianqian Zhu
The development of efficient materials for adsorption desulfurization has attracted much attention for the safety of humans and the ecosystem. Metal–organic frameworks have shown promise in removing organic sulfur compounds in liquid fuels, while another star material – MXene has rarely been applied in this field. In this study, Ti3C2Tx MXene/Cu-MOF composites with different MXene contents (3.3%, 6.7%, and 13.3%) were synthesized via an in situ precipitation method. Characterization showed that the Cu-MOF was successfully coated on the surface of Ti3C2Tx MXene and partially embedded between the MXene nanosheets, restraining the agglomeration of both MXene and the Cu-MOF. The optimal composite-3.3%MXene/Cu-MOF presented the largest surface area of 166.6 m2 g−1. Compared to MXene and Cu-MOF, 3.3%MXene/Cu-MOF exhibited an enhanced adsorption performance for methyl phenyl sulfide in the model fuel with an equilibrium adsorption capacity of 87.4 mg g−1. Furthermore, the effects of adsorption parameters, adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, and the adsorption mechanism, and regenerative performance of 3.3%MXene/Cu-MOF were comprehensively discussed. A pseudo-second order kinetic model and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm were found to better explicate the adsorption behavior on 3.3%MXene/Cu-MOF, which exhibited a theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of 183.9 mg g−1. This work hopes to shed light on the material design for adsorption desulfurization.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2022
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Dan Zhou,Mengmeng Liang,Xingyue Bao,Tiezhu Sun,Yi Huang
Soil colloid is a nonnegligible factor when evaluating the environmental risk of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) in the groundwater. In this study, the environmental fate of an emerging ENP (Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene) in the groundwater was investigated for the first time, which currently poses a severe environmental risk due to its cytotoxicity but has received little attention. The colloidal dispersion stability and degradation kinetics of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene in the groundwater were evaluated by considering the effects of soil colloids prepared from sodium humate (SH), montmorillonite (MT), and a natural soil (NS) under variable solution chemistry. The results showed that the affinity of soil colloids with Ti 3 C 2 T x followed an SH > MT > NS sequence. Increasing SH concentration led to Ti 3 C 2 T x disaggregation by enhancing the electrical and steric repulsive forces, while MT and NS resulted in hetero-aggregation because of the elevated collision frequency. SH and MT enhanced the critical coagulation concentrations of Ti 3 C 2 T x by 100 and 10 folders, respectively, via surface coating process, while NS slightly reduced due to the bridging effects induced by the soluble cations. The soil colloids promoted Ti 3 C 2 T x degradation compared with their absence and in an SH > MT ≫ NS sequence. SH and MT were through forming Ti–O–C and Si–O–Ti bonds with Ti 3 C 2 T x via their carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, respectively, rendering the Ti 3 C 2 T x surface more reactive and faster degradation. NS showed a weak promotion effect because of its less affinity with Ti 3 C 2 T x and limited organic matter and clay contents with hydroxyl and carboxyl groups . This study demonstrated the unstable environmental behaviors of Ti 3 C 2 T x in the groundwater and mitigated its environmental risk concerns.
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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Longhui Dai,Huimin Yu,Yunkai Wang,Xuyang Zhang,Fang Xu,Xiaofang Pan,Jing-Ting Luo,Aihua Zhong
MXenes have attracted tremendous attention in electromagnetic interference shielding, energy storage, and gas and humidity detections because of their ultralarge surface area and abundant functional groups. However, their poor stability against hydration and oxidation makes them challenging for long-term storage and applications. Herein, we proposed and demonstrated a Ti3C2Tx MXene composite-based humidity sensor, of which the stability is pronouncedly enhanced by introducing an O2 adsorption competitor of extracted bentonite (EB). All the results of TEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy show that the oxidation of the Ti3C2Tx MXene is significantly suppressed by the introduction of EB. Its excellent performance in humidity detection further confirms the effectiveness of EB in improving the stability. An ultrahigh response value of 6400% and an ultrafast response time of 1 s at 85% RH are observed, suggesting promising prospects for superior humidity detection of the Ti3C2Tx MXene composite. Furthermore, its feasibility for flexible humidity detection was also examined on a PET substrate, which exhibited high flexibility and excellent discrimination in speaking words.
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Materials Today Nano
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2025
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Pingan Chen,Sizeng Hong,Xiangcheng Li,Yingli Zhu,Fu Chen,Mengke Qiao
Carbon nanofibers can be widely used in the field of electromagnetic wave absorption due to corrosion resistance, low density and good chemical stability. Here, we report a strategy to achieve strong microwave absorption capability by adjusting the crystallinity of carbon nanofibers containing Al 2 O 3 and TiO 2 . TiO 2 with Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene as a precursor decreases the crystallization temperature of Al 2 O 3 from 1400 °C to 800 °C in the carbon nanofibers. The diameter distribution of carbon nanofibers is uniform, though the surface of carbon nanofibers is getting rough with Ti 3 C 2 T x content increasing. The minimum reflection loss of carbon nanofibers is -55.78 dB at a thickness of 4.32 mm; the effective absorption bandwidth reaches 5.41 GHz (12.59-18 GHz) at a thickness of 1.67 mm, almost covering the Ku band. The excellent microwave absorption performance can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the non-crystalline carbon matrix and crystalline Al 2 O 3 /TiO 2 , in which the former improves impedance matching with free space, while the latter enhances the attenuation capability to the electromagnetic wave.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Ying Liu,Yubo Zhao,Changtu Ma,Min Zhao,Huayun Du,Yang Ge,Jianlong Ji,Kexun Li,Yanxia Wu
Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene has been regarded as a promising candidate for advanced microwave absorption materials. However, the microwave absorbing performance of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene is suppressed by the single dielectric loss mechanism and impedance mismatch because of the high conductivity. To effectuate a good absorption capability of Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene, this paper constructs a heterostructured Co/Ti 3 C 2 T x hybrid by atomic layer deposition of magnetic Co nanoparticles on Ti 3 C 2 T x nanosheets . The microstructures, magnetism , and microwave absorption behaviors of the Co/Ti 3 C 2 T x hybrids are investigated systematically. The results show that the frequency-dependent electromagnetic parameters of the Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene become tunable by controlling the content of Co decorations, which are conducive to both magnetic loss and impedance matching . The Co/Ti 3 C 2 T x hybrid with ultralow Co decoration content (only 1.52 wt%) achieves the minimum reflect loss of −54.32 dB at a thin matched thickness of 1.29 mm, and the corresponding effective absorption bandwidth with reflection loss below −10 dB reaches 4.29 GHz. The atomic layer deposited magnetic metal nanostructures provides an effective strategy for preparing MXene-based hybrids which not only have high absorption efficiency but also significantly reduce the use of magnetic metals.
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iScience
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2023
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Guohong Wang,Minghang Li,Jianxi Liu,Fang Ye,Laifei Cheng,Xiaomeng Fan,Xingmin Liu,Ralf Riedel
MXenes have been proven to be outstanding lossy phase of advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. However, their poor tolerance to oxygen and water results in fast degradation of the pristine two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure and fading of the functional performance. Herein, in this research, natural antioxidants (e.g., melatonin, tea polyphenols, and phytic acid) were employed to protect the Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene from its degradation in order to achieve a long-term stability of the EMI shielding performance. The results showed that the synthesized composites comprised of antioxidants and Ti 3 C 2 T x exhibited a decelerating degradation rate resulting in an improved EMI shielding effective (SE) stability. The antioxidation mechanism of the applied antioxidants is discussed with respect to the nanostructure evolution of the Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene. This work contributes to the basic foundations for the further development of advanced MXenes for stable applications in the EM field.
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Nature Communications
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2022
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Liu Na,Li Qiaoqiao,Wan Hujie,Chang Libo,Wang Hao,Fang Jianhua,Ding Tianpeng,Wen Qiye,Zhou Liujiang,Xiao Xu
Although Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene is a promising material for many applications such as catalysis, energy storage, electromagnetic interference shielding due to its metallic conductivity and high processability, it’s poor resistance to oxidation at high temperatures makes its application under harsh environments challenging. Here, we report an air-stable Ti 3 C 2 T x based composite with extracted bentonite (EB) nanosheets. In this case, oxygen molecules are shown to be preferentially adsorbed on EB. The saturated adsorption of oxygen on EB further inhibits more oxygen molecules to be adsorbed on the surface of Ti 3 C 2 T x due to the weakened p-d orbital hybridization between adsorbed O 2 and Ti 3 C 2 T x , which is induced by the Ti 3 C 2 T x /EB interface coupling. As a result, the composite is capable of tolerating high annealing temperatures (above 400 °C for several hours) both in air or humid environment, indicating highly improved antioxidation properties in harsh condition. The above finding is shown to be independent on the termination ratio of Ti 3 C 2 T x obtained through different synthesis routes. Utilized as terahertz shielding materials, the composite retains its shielding ability after high-temperature treatment even up to 600 °C, while pristine Ti 3 C 2 T x is completely oxidized with no terahertz shielding ability. Joule heating and thermal cycling performance are also demonstrated.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Ziyi Li,Jia Xiong,Hang Song,Shuchang Liu,Yufei Huang,Yangqiang Huang,Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse,Ziyun Wang,Yu Mao,Zhiwu Liang,Xiao Luo
To enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of ZIF-67 (Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-67), we integrated it with Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene through in-situ synthesis and assessed the effects of different MXene concentrations on photocatalytic activity. We identified ZIF-67/Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene as the optimal catalyst (denoted as ZT-450), yielding CO, CH 4 , and H 2 at 62.7, 6.7, and 7.3 μmol g −1 , respectively. The CO productive rate achieved by ZT-450 exhibits a substantial enhancement, outperforming both ZIF-67 and Ti 3 C 2 T x by factors of 16.1 and 4.8, respectively. After introducing Ti 3 C 2 T x in ZIF-67, CO 2 adsorption ability achieves 127.90 μmol g −1 , much higher than those of pure ZIF-67 and Ti 3 C 2 T x . Combining Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, we established that introducing Ti 3 C 2 T x in ZIF-67 facilitates rapid electron transfer and improves light absorption, CO 2 activation. In-situ DRIFTS measurements of photocatalytic CO 2 reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) on ZIF-67/Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene composite were employed to reveal the emergence of intermediates such as *COOH, *CHO, *OCH 3 , etc ., and elucidate the mechanism accordingly. This research contributes to the advancement of photocatalytic CO 2 RR, offering insights into applying Ti 3 C 2 Tx MXene in photocatalysis.
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