HF-free facile and rapid synthesis of MXenes related materials and their efficient energy conversion and storage applications

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) possess widespread applications in energy storage and biochemistry, because of their high hydrophilic surface and conductivity. Here, we first reported a novel synthesis route to synthesize MXene without using hazardous hydrofluoric acid and demonstrated the versatile application of the HF-free MXene.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Materials & Manufacturing

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 2

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Global Innovation Awardee

Website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: This work is supported by the grants from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (GRF No. PolyU 15301020 and CRF No. C7036-17W).