| Abstract Scope |
Exfoliating layered ceramics results in the formation of two-dimensional (2D) materials that exhibit unique properties compared to their bulk counterparts. In this talk, we will focus on electrically conductive 2D ceramics, specifically transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes), borides (MBenes), and transition metal carbo-chalcogenides (TMCCs). These materials possess a backbone of carbide, nitride, or boride that provides mechanical stiffness and electrical conductivity, while the transition metal surfaces (e.g., Ti, Nb, Mo, Ta) offer redox activity. These characteristics, combined with their ability to host ions, make them excellent candidates for electrochemical energy storage and conversion. We will discuss their synthesis and manipulation at the atomic and molecular scales, as well as their properties and applications for energy, including their use as electrode materials for ion batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalytic hydrogen production. |