Synthesis, Properties and Applications of MXenes-Based Materials

Dear Colleagues,

MXenes, a big family of 2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides, are rising increasing attention in the fields of energy storage, catalysis, sensors, electronics, environment science, optics, etc. The surge of interest in MXenes can be attributed to several desirable physical and chemical merits, including large and tunable interlayer spaces, extraordinary metallic conductivity, tunable surface chemistries, excellent hydrophilicity, compositional and structural diversity. However, physical and chemical properties are strongly influenced by features of MXene itself and synthetic approaches. For example, for electrochemical energy storage, the different synthetic strategies and properties of MXenes will enable MXenes to play different roles as active materials, conductive additives, artificial protective layer, current collectors, electrolyte additives, etc. Therefore, the fundamental investigations on the synthesis and properties of MXene-based materials are necessary and urgent for boosting the advances of practical applications.

In this Special Issue, we will focus on green and innovative synthetic methods, synthesis and theoretical model prediction of novel MXenes, functionalization design, regulation of physical and chemical properties, advanced characterization, and applications of MXenes-based materials. We would like to invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews providing innovative research work and deep insights into MXene-based materials. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

• Green synthesis of MXenes
• Synthesis of novel MXenes
• Synthesis of novel and promising MXenes-based derivatives
• Functionalized design of MXenes
• Regulation of properties of MXenes
• Advanced characterization of MXenes-based materials
• MXenes-based materials for rechargeable batteries
• MXenes-based materials for nanogenerators
• We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Yuan Tian
Dr. Yongling An
Guest Editors

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• MXenes
• derivatives
• green synthesis
• properties
• surface chemistry
• theoretical modeling
• functionalized design
• batteries
• nanogenerators