Recent advances in 2D material theory, synthesis, properties, and applications

YC Lin, R Torsi, R Younas, CL Hinkle, AF Rigosi… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Two-dimensional (2D) material research is rapidly evolving to broaden the spectrum of
emergent 2D systems. Here, we review recent advances in the theory, synthesis …

Scope, evaluation and current perspectives of MXene synthesis strategies for state of the art applications

MZ Abid, K Rafiq, A Aslam, R **… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
MXenes have garnered considerable attention as 2D functional materials. Their application
in advanced applications is linked to synthetic approaches, terminal groups (O,–OH, and–F …

Comprehensive synthesis of Ti3C2Tx from MAX phase to MXene

M Downes, CE Shuck, B McBride, J Busa, Y Gogotsi - Nature protocols, 2024 - nature.com
MXenes are a large family of two-dimensional materials that have attracted attention across
many fields due to their desirable optoelectronic, biological, mechanical and chemical …

The evolution of MXenes conductivity and optical properties upon heating in air

AA Shamsabadi, H Fang, D Zhang, A Thakur… - Small …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
MXenes, a family of 2D transition‐metal carbides and nitrides, have excellent electrical
conductivity and unique optical properties. However, MXenes oxidize in ambient conditions …

Applications of X‐Ray‐Based Characterization in MXene Research

J Zhang, KAS Usman, MAN Judicpa, D Hegh… - Small …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
X‐rays are a penetrating form of high‐energy electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths
ranging from 10 pm to 10 nm. Similar to visible light, X‐rays provide a powerful tool to study …

Real-time tracking of structural evolution in 2D MXenes using theory-enhanced machine learning

JD Hollenbach, CM Pate, H Jia, JL Hart, P Clancy… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract In situ Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) combined with Transmission
Electron Microscopy (TEM) has traditionally been pivotal for understanding how material …

Tuning magnetism at the two-dimensional limit: A theoretical perspective

D Li, S Li, C Zhong, J He - Nanoscale, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The discovery of two-dimensional (2D) magnetic materials provides an ideal testbed for
manipulating the magnetic properties at the atomically thin and 2D limit. This review gives …

Intrinsic valley polarization in 2D magnetic MXenes: surface engineering induced spin-valley coupling

S Li, J He, L Grajciar, P Nachtigall - Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Generating valley polarization for valleytronics applications requires breaking the inversion
symmetry of two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal crystals. As such, 2D MXenes naturally lose …

MXenes as emerging 2D materials for anticorrosive application: challenges and opportunities

C Verma, S Zehra, R Aslam, J Aslam… - Advanced Materials …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract MXenes (MXs)(singular;“MXene”(MX); pronounced “Maxenes”) are a relatively new
class of 2D inorganic materials that possess numerous potential biological and industrial …

Electron energy loss spectroscopy for single atom catalysis

Z Gao, A Li, D Ma, W Zhou - Topics in Catalysis, 2022 - Springer
Single atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted intense interest because of their ultimate metal
utilization efficiency and outstanding catalytic performance. Unveiling the structural and …