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Long-Term Storage of Ti3C2Tx Aqueous Dispersion with Stable Electrochemical Properties

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: MXenes possess high metallic conductivity and excellent dispersion quality and pseudocapcitance. Their good hydrophilicity makes them particularly suitable as eco-friendly inks for printing applications. However, MXenes are prone to oxidization in aqueous dispersions, and it is very important to improve their stability. Here, the long-term storage of MXene aqueous dispersions was realized by the introduction of sodium L-ascorbate (NaAsc) as the antioxidant. The preserved MXenes exhibited very stable electrochemical properties. Even after 60-day storage, the supercapacitor with preserved MXenes as the electrode still demonstrated an excellent specific capacitance of 381.1 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s and a good retention rate of 92.6% after 10,000 consecutive cyclic voltammetry measurements, which was nearly the same as that of fresh MXenes. The results indicate a facile and efficient method to realize the long-term storage of MXene aqueous dispersions for mass use in future energy storage.

Source: Materials

DOI: 10.3390/ma17225414

Authors: Ting Peng, Ruiqing Wu, Bohai Wang, Tomasz Liskiewicz, Shengwei Shi

Institutions: Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Jianghan University

Language: English

Topic: MXene and MAX Phase Materials

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955