MXenes and their Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications

MXenes and their Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications presents a state of the art overview of the recent developments on the synthesis, functionalization, properties and emerging applications of two-dimensional (2D) MXenes and their composites.The book systematically describes the state-of-the-art knowledge and fundamentals of MXene synthesis, structure, surface chemistry and functionalization. The book also discusses the unique electronic, optical, mechanical and topological properties of MXenes. Besides, this book covers the various emerging applications of MXenes and their composites across different fields such as energy storage and conversion, gas sensing and biosensing, rechargeable lithium and sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulphur and multivalent batteries, electromagnetic interference shielding, hybrid capacitors and supercapacitors, hydrogen storage, catalysis and photoelectrocatalysis, gas separation and water desalination, environmental remediation and medical and biomedical applications. All these applications have been efficiently discussed in the specific chapters and in each case, the processing of MXene composites has also been discussed.This book will be an excellent reference for scientists and engineers across various disciplines and industries working in the field of highly promising 2D MXenes and their composites. The book will also act as a guide for academic researchers, material scientists, and advanced students in investigating the new applications of 2D MXenes based materials. Covers fundamentals of technologically important MAX phases, MXene derivatives, MXene synthesis methods, intercalation and delamination strategies, surface functionalization, fundamental characteristics and properties Demonstrates major application areas of MXenes, including catalytic, energy storage and energy generation, flexible electronics, EMI shielding, sensors and biosensors, medical and biomedical, gas separation and water desalination Presents a detailed discussion on the processing and performance of various MXenes towards different applications INDICE: 1. Introduction to 2D MXenes: Fundamental Aspects, MAX Phases and MXene Derivatives, Current Challenges and Future Prospects 2. Synthesis Methods and Surface Chemistry/Functionalization of MXene 3. Structure, Defects and Electronic Properties of MXenes 4. Optical and Mechanical Properties of MXenes 5. Topological Properties of MXenes 6. MXenes and their Composites for Energy Storage and Energy Conversion 7. MXenes and their Composites: An Emerging Materials for Gas Sensing and Biosensing 8. MXene and their Composites as Piezoresistive Sensors 9. MXenes and their Composites for Lithium and Sodium Ion Battery Applications 10. MXenes Based Materials for Lithium-Sulphur and Multivalent Rechargeable Batteries 11. MXenes and their Composites for Hybrid Capacitors and Supercapacitors 12. MXenes and their Composites: A Promising Materials for Hydrogen Storag 13. MXene and their Composites for Flexible Electronics 14. Applications of MXenes and their Composites in Catalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis 15. MXenes and their Composites Based Materials for Medical and Biomedical Applications 16. MXenes and their Composite for Potential Antimicrobial Applications 17. MXene Based Materials for Remediation of Environmental Pollutants 18. MXene Based Molecular Sieving Membranes for Highly Efficient Gas Separation 19. MXene Based Membranes for Water Desalination 20. MXenes Based Multifunctional Polymer Composites for EMI Shielding Applications 21. MXenes and their Composites for Energy Harvesting Applications 22. MXenes Based Flexible Polymer Composites as High Dielectric Constant Materials

• ISBN: 978-0-12-823361-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 794
• Fecha Publicación: 08/10/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés