Applications of 2D Metal Carbides in Catalysis

Many novel applications have been discovered for 2D metal carbides (MXenes), among which catalysis is a unique one. Due to their different crystal structures, MXenes behave differently from conventional bulk carbides. In this presentation, we will discuss the metal-support interactions observed in different MXene systems and how they alternate the catalytic reactions, including alkane dehydrogenation, methane coupling, and electrochemical reactions, from both experimental studies and theoretical modelings. These newly-discovered metal-support interactions could enable MXenes as exciting platforms for reactions important to petrochemical industry and low-carbon energy development.