Nanoengineering of 2D MBenes for energy storage applications: A review

Novel Two-Dimensional MBenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Energy Storage and Electrocatalytic Applications of Two-Dimensional Metal Borides

“…These values significantly surpass previous benchmarks for Zn||I 2 batteries. The findings underscore the surmountability of synthesis challenges associated with MBenes and unveil a promising avenue for generating redox-active electrode materials of high-performance crucial for energy-dense cascade aqueous batteries. , …”

“…Moreover, the cost of materials required for MBene production can be high. 76 A significant controversy surrounds the description of MBenes. While Zhang, Zhou and Sun's teams initially divide MBenes as orthogonal and hexagonal systems of 2D transition metal borides resultant from their corresponding 3D MAB phases, 83 other studies often consider two-dimensional layered transition metal borides as MBenes.…”

“…The findings underscore the surmountability of synthesis challenges associated with MBenes and unveil a promising avenue for generating redox-active electrode materials of high-performance crucial for energy-dense cascade aqueous batteries. 75,76 Recently, a new class of 2D hexagonal transition-metal borides, termed h-MBenes, has been discovered through a combination of theoretical predictions and experimental validations. These h-MBenes are derived from ternary hexagonal MAB (h-MAB) phases and have demonstrated considerable potential for practical applications (Figure 11).…”

“…These include scalability issues as MBenes are typically produced in small quantities in laboratories, necessitating methods for mass production without compromising their properties. Moreover, the cost of materials required for MBene production can be high …”

Flatland materials for photochemical and electrochemical nitrogen fixation applications: from lab-door experiments to large-scale applicability

“…Recent attempts have focused on optimizing the synthesis parameters, scaling up the production and exploring novel MXene/MBene catalysts to expand their range of applications. 68,69 For the development of TMDs, there are diverse fabrication routes that ensure morphological and structural tailoring to a larger extent, such as CVD, template-assisted synthesis, mechanical/chemical/liquid-phase exfoliation. CVD provides a simplified protocol to prepare high-quality TMDs nanosheets with higher specific surface areas.…”