Applications of Mxenes in Technology

MXenes and Artificial Intelligence: Fostering Advancements in Synthesis Techniques and Breakthroughs in Applications RSC Adv., 14, 36835 - 36851 (2024)       This review explores the synergistic relationship between MXenes and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting recent advancements in predicting and optimizing the properties, synthesis routes, and diverse applications of MXenes and their composites. MXenes possess fascinating characteristics that position them as promising candidates for a variety of technological applications, including energy storage, sensors/detectors, actuators, catalysis, and neuromorphic systems. The integration of AI methodologies provides a robust toolkit to tackle the complexities inherent in MXene research, facilitating property predictions and innovative applications. The challenges associated with the predictive capabilities for novel properties of MXenes are discussed with emphasize on the necessity for sophisticated AI models to unravel the intricate relationships between structural features and material behaviors. Moreover, the optimization of synthesis routes for MXenes through AI-driven approaches are scrutinized, underscoring the potential for streamlining and enhancing synthesis processes via data-driven insights. Furthermore, the role of AI is elucidated in enabling targeted applications of MXenes across multiple domains, illustrating the correlations between MXene properties and application performance. The synergistic integration of MXenes and AI marks the dawn of a new era in material design and innovation, with profound implications for advancing diverse technological frontiers.   Read the open access article here: https://lnkd.in/geQNPfgp

#MXenes have shown promise for applications in Li-sulfur #batteries due to their high electrical conductivity, catalytic activity, and ability to prevent shuttling of polysulfides. However, most publications focus on achieving the highest capacity and cyclability of batteries using a randomly selected MXene. We systematically studied seven MXenes with varying chemistries (Ti2CTx, Ti3C2Tx, Ti3CNTx, Mo2TiC2Tx, V2CTx, Nb2CTx, and Nb4C3T) to understand the effects of their structure and composition on the mechanism and kinetics of Li polysulfides adsorption. Our study offers guidance for the informed selection of MXenes for Li-S battery cathodes. https://lnkd.in/e8k3XSES Geetha Valurouthu, Mikhail Shekhirev, Mark Anayee, Ruocun Wang, Kyle Matthews, Tetiana Parker, Robert Lord, Danzhen Zhang, Alex Inman, Marley Downes, Chi Won Ahn, Vibha Kalra, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute

#MXenes in #UHTCs: We are excited to share our latest work published in Advanced Science on integrating MXenes as 2D additives in ZrB2 ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) to enhance densification, reduce oxygen content, and improve mechanical properties. The process is straightforward and requires no ball milling: mix in solution and let the particles and MXene flakes assemble due to their surface charges. Open Access: https://lnkd.in/gUT3jFpk This is a major output of Kartik Nemani's excellent PhD work with the involvement of a few of my current and former students, Brian C. Wyatt, Nithin Chandran B S, Yooran Im, Austin Vorhees and our collaborative efforts with our awesome collaborators, Nicola Gilli & Laura Silvestroni, Steven goldy & Garritt J. Tucker, Ankit Kumar & Nikhilesh Chawla. Purdue University School of Materials Engineering Purdue University Mechanical Engineering #2Dmaterials #Additive #Ceramic #Ceramics