Modification of Ti3C2 MXene nanosheets with tunable properties using a post-processing method

Zhi Hong Chen, Ze Na Zhang, Hai Qi Zhang, Die Hu, Zhi Bin Ye, Yi Zhang, Yi Yu, Bao Hua Nie, Hong Xia Xi, Chong Xiong Duan

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Abstract

MXenes are a family of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides with many intriguing properties and applications, many of which require surface modification. Herein, as-synthesized Ti3C2 was modified using different treatments (acid and base treatments) and then characterized by a complementary combination of X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms, and pore size distribution analysis. The results indicated that the structure and surface properties of the obtained Ti3C2 could be tuned using various treatments. The modification methods developed in this study may offer a new direction for tuning the structure and surface properties of MXenes for a wide range of applications. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3100-3106
Number of pages7
JournalRare Metals
Volume41
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2022

Keywords

  • Acid treatment
  • Base treatment
  • MXenes
  • Surface modification

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