J. Mater. Sci. Technol. ›› 2024, Vol. 202: 82-118.DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2024.03.005

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Advances in 2D/2D MXenes-based heterostructures for energy storage/conversion applications

Faiza Bibia, Irfan Ali Soomrob, Abdul Hanana, Muhammad Nazim Lakhanc, Amjad Khand, Naila Riaz Gorayae, Zaeem Ur Rehmanf,*, Iftikhar Hussaing,*, Kaili Zhangg,*   

  1. aSunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology (SCEEST), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia;
    bState Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Institute of Computational Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China;
    cApplied Chemistry and Environmental Science, School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia;
    dKorea University of Technology and Education, South Korea;
    eCOMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore (CUI) Campus, Pakistan;
    fInstitute of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of the Punjab, Pakistan;
    gDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
  • Received:2024-01-05 Revised:2024-03-06 Accepted:2024-03-06 Published:2024-12-10 Online:2024-03-29
  • Contact: *E-mail addresses: zaeem.mme@pu.edu.pk (Z.U. Rehman), ihussaintoori1@gmail.com (I. Hussain), kaizhang@cityu.edu.hk (K. Zhang).

Abstract: MXene-based 2D heterostructures have emerged as a highly promising area of research in the field of energy storage and conversion, owing to their exceptional properties and versatility. This comprehensive review aims to highlight the recent advancements and challenges associated with tailoring MXene-based heterostructures. The review focuses on the progress made in the past decade regarding 2D/2D MXene-based heterostructures for energy storage/conversion. The influence of interfacial interactions, electronic conductivity, ion diffusion pathways, and surface chemistry on the performance of these heterostructures in supercapacitors, batteries, and water-splitting reactions have been critically examined. By considering these factors, researchers gain insights into the design principles and optimization strategies for MXene-based heterostructures. By understanding the progress made and the existing challenges, researchers can further explore the vast potential of MXene heterostructures and contribute to the development of next-generation energy storage and conversion technologies.

Key words: 2D materials, 2D MXenes, Heterostructures, Energy storage, Energy conversion