2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods
Abstract Since their seminal discovery in 2011, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides/nitrides known as MXenes, that constitute a large family of 2D materials, have been targeted toward various applications due to their outstanding electronic properties. MXenes functioning as co-catalyst in...
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| author | Yuliang Sun Xing Meng Yohan Dall’Agnese Chunxiang Dall’Agnese Shengnan Duan Yu Gao Gang Chen Xiao-Feng Wang |
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| description | Abstract Since their seminal discovery in 2011, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides/nitrides known as MXenes, that constitute a large family of 2D materials, have been targeted toward various applications due to their outstanding electronic properties. MXenes functioning as co-catalyst in combination with certain photocatalysts have been applied in photocatalytic systems to enhance photogenerated charge separation, suppress rapid charge recombination, and convert solar energy into chemical energy or use it in the degradation of organic compounds. The photocatalytic performance greatly depends on the composition and morphology of the photocatalyst, which, in turn, are determined by the method of preparation used. Here, we review the four different synthesis methods (mechanical mixing, self-assembly, in situ decoration, and oxidation) reported for MXenes in view of their application as co-catalyst in photocatalysis. In addition, the working mechanism for MXenes application in photocatalysis is discussed and an outlook for future research is also provided. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-41197f3fcbed41d1bdda9947701f297a2022-12-21T23:19:22ZengSpringerOpenNano-Micro Letters2311-67062150-55512019-09-0111112210.1007/s40820-019-0309-62D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic MethodsYuliang Sun0Xing Meng1Yohan Dall’Agnese2Chunxiang Dall’Agnese3Shengnan Duan4Yu Gao5Gang Chen6Xiao-Feng Wang7Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityKey Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityInstitute for Materials Discovery, Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences, University College LondonKey Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityKey Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityKey Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityKey Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityKey Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin UniversityAbstract Since their seminal discovery in 2011, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides/nitrides known as MXenes, that constitute a large family of 2D materials, have been targeted toward various applications due to their outstanding electronic properties. MXenes functioning as co-catalyst in combination with certain photocatalysts have been applied in photocatalytic systems to enhance photogenerated charge separation, suppress rapid charge recombination, and convert solar energy into chemical energy or use it in the degradation of organic compounds. The photocatalytic performance greatly depends on the composition and morphology of the photocatalyst, which, in turn, are determined by the method of preparation used. Here, we review the four different synthesis methods (mechanical mixing, self-assembly, in situ decoration, and oxidation) reported for MXenes in view of their application as co-catalyst in photocatalysis. In addition, the working mechanism for MXenes application in photocatalysis is discussed and an outlook for future research is also provided.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40820-019-0309-6MXenesPhotocatalysisCo-catalystSynthetic methods |
| spellingShingle | Yuliang Sun Xing Meng Yohan Dall’Agnese Chunxiang Dall’Agnese Shengnan Duan Yu Gao Gang Chen Xiao-Feng Wang 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods Nano-Micro Letters MXenes Photocatalysis Co-catalyst Synthetic methods |
| title | 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods |
| title_full | 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods |
| title_fullStr | 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods |
| title_short | 2D MXenes as Co-catalysts in Photocatalysis: Synthetic Methods |
| title_sort | 2d mxenes as co catalysts in photocatalysis synthetic methods |
| topic | MXenes Photocatalysis Co-catalyst Synthetic methods |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40820-019-0309-6 |
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