Affiliation:
1. Department of Materials Science and Engineering National University of Singapore Singapore 117574 Singapore
2. Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) 2 Fusionopolis Way Singapore 138634 Singapore
3. National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute Chongqing 401123 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractThe fast ever‐growing interest in transition metal carbonitrides (MXenes) for energy and catalysis is undermined by the undesirable multi‐surficial terminations, which severely limit their applications. In contrast, considering the intriguing and tunable electronic structure, rich surface active sites, and high thermal durability, termination‐free MXene (MX) hosts a huge possibility for catalysis. As such, recent advances in the evolution from MAX to MXene, and then to MX are overviewed and compared briefly, before concentrating on the unique future of MX in multi‐heterogeneous catalysis. This work also looks beyond the fundamental properties of MX and discusses the potential of such materials for applications in multi‐electron redox reactions. It is convinced that the potential success of MX in future catalysis is promising. Further extension toward high entropy and single‐atom modifications will consolidate the leading position of MX in catalysis.
Funder
Ministry of Education - Singapore
National Research Foundation Singapore
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,General Materials Science