Tailoring MXene Synthesis and Assembly for Enhanced Performance in Diverse Applications

Two-dimensional (2D) MXenes have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their exceptional properties and wide-ranging potential applications. This presentation showcases our group's recent research dedicated to optimizing the synthesis process and assembly techniques to enhance MXenes' electrochemical, mechanical, and membrane performance. The synthesis of MXenes plays a pivotal role in shaping their properties, including electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. Our studies reveal that the details of the synthesis process have a profound impact on MXene morphology, defect concentrations, and surface chemistry, ultimately influencing their electrical, electrochemical, and mechanical properties. Given the substantial impact of synthesis on MXene properties, the development of standardized synthesis protocols is imperative, as is the establishment of consistent performance reporting protocols across various fields of application. Furthermore, the performance of MXene-based devices is greatly influenced by how 2D MXene flakes are assembled into 3D structures. This presentation illustrates our research findings pertaining to the formulation of strategies aimed at enhancing MXene-based device performance through innovations in MXene assembly.