Advanced perspectives on MXene composite nanomaterials: Types synthetic methods, thermal energy utilization and 3D-printed techniques

Yuanlong Cui; Jie Zhu; Hui Tong; Ran Zou

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2022.105824

Advanced perspectives on MXene composite nanomaterials: Types synthetic methods, thermal energy utilization and 3D-printed techniques

iScience. 2022 Dec 19;26(1):105824. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105824. eCollection 2023 Jan 20.

Authors

Yuanlong Cui¹, Jie Zhu², Hui Tong¹, Ran Zou³

Affiliations

¹ School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, 1000 Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China.
² Department of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
³ School of Management Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, 1000 Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China.

Abstract

MXene, 2D material, can be synthesized as single flake with 1 nm thickness by using phase change material, polymer and graphene oxide. Meanwhile, the MXene and its composite derivative materials have been applied widely in electro-to-thermal conversion, photo-to-thermal conversion, thermal energy storage, and 3D printing ink aspects. Furthermore, the forward-looking utilization of the MXene nanomaterials in hydrogen energy storage, radio frequency field application, CO₂ capture and remediation of environmental pollution, is explored. This article reveals that the efficiencies of the photo-to-thermal and electro-to-thermal energy conversions with the MXene nanomaterials could reach about 80-90%. In parallel, it is demonstrated that the MXene printed ink has the excellent rheological property and high viscosity and stability of liquid, which contribute to arranging the multi-dimensional architectures with functional materials and controlling the flow rate of the MXene ink in the range of 0.03-0.15 mL/min for speedily printing and various printing structures.

Keywords: Materials science; Nanomaterials.

Publication types

Review