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2D MXenes polar catalysts for multi-renewable energy harvesting applications

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  • Xiaoyang Pan

    (Quanzhou Normal University)

  • Xuhui Yang

    (Fujian Normal University)

  • Maoqing Yu

    (Quanzhou Normal University
    National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst Fuzhou University)

  • Xiaoxiao Lu

    (Quanzhou Normal University
    Fujian Normal University)

  • Hao Kang

    (Fujian Normal University)

  • Min-Quan Yang

    (Fujian Normal University)

  • Qingrong Qian

    (Fujian Normal University)

  • Xiaojing Zhao

    (Quanzhou Normal University)

  • Shijing Liang

    (National Engineering Research Center of Chemical Fertilizer Catalyst Fuzhou University)

  • Zhenfeng Bian

    (Shanghai Normal University)

Abstract

The synchronous harvesting and conversion of multiple renewable energy sources for chemical fuel production and environmental remediation in a single system is a holy grail in sustainable energy technologies. However, it is challenging to develop advanced energy harvesters that satisfy different working mechanisms. Here, we theoretically and experimentally disclose the use of MXene materials as versatile catalysts for multi-energy utilization. Ti3C2TX MXene shows remarkable catalytic performance for organic pollutant decomposition and H2 production. It outperforms most reported catalysts under the stimulation of light, thermal, and mechanical energy. Moreover, the synergistic effects of piezo-thermal and piezo-photothermal catalysis further improve the performance when using Ti3C2TX. A mechanistic study reveals that hydroxyl and superoxide radicals are produced on the Ti3C2TX under diverse energy stimulation. Furthermore, similar multi-functionality is realized in Ti2CTX, V2CTX, and Nb2CTX MXene materials. This work is anticipated to open a new avenue for multisource renewable energy harvesting using MXene materials.

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  • Xiaoyang Pan & Xuhui Yang & Maoqing Yu & Xiaoxiao Lu & Hao Kang & Min-Quan Yang & Qingrong Qian & Xiaojing Zhao & Shijing Liang & Zhenfeng Bian, 2023. "2D MXenes polar catalysts for multi-renewable energy harvesting applications," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-39791-w
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39791-w
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