MXenes and their Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Potential Applications presents a state of the art overview of the recent developments on the synthesis, functionalization, properties and emerging applications of two-dimensional (2D) MXenes and their composites.
The book systematically describes the state-of-the-art knowledge and fundamentals of MXene synthesis, structure, surface chemistry and functionalization. The book also discusses the unique electronic, optical, mechanical and topological properties of MXenes. Besides, this book covers the various emerging applications of MXenes and their composites across different fields such as energy storage and conversion, gas sensing and biosensing, rechargeable lithium and sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulphur and multivalent batteries, electromagnetic interference shielding, hybrid capacitors and supercapacitors, hydrogen storage, catalysis and photoelectrocatalysis, gas separation and water desalination, environmental remediation and medical and biomedical applications. All these applications have been efficiently discussed in the specific chapters and in each case, the processing of MXene composites has also been discussed.
This book will be an excellent reference for scientists and engineers across various disciplines and industries working in the field of highly promising 2D MXenes and their composites. The book will also act as a guide for academic researchers, material scientists, and advanced students in investigating the new applications of 2D MXenes based materials.
1. Introduction to 2D MXenes: Fundamental Aspects, MAX Phases and MXene Derivatives, Current Challenges and Future Prospects
2. Synthesis Methods and Surface Chemistry/Functionalization of MXene
3. Structure, Defects and Electronic Properties of MXenes
4. Optical and Mechanical Properties of MXenes
5. Topological Properties of MXenes
6. MXenes and their Composites for Energy Storage and Energy Conversion
7. MXenes and their Composites: An Emerging Materials for Gas Sensing and Biosensing
8. MXene and their Composites as Piezoresistive Sensors
9. MXenes and their Composites for Lithium and Sodium Ion Battery Applications
10. MXenes Based Materials for Lithium-Sulphur and Multivalent Rechargeable Batteries
11. MXenes and their Composites for Hybrid Capacitors and Supercapacitors
12. MXenes and their Composites: A Promising Materials for Hydrogen Storag
13. MXene and their Composites for Flexible Electronics
14. Applications of MXenes and their Composites in Catalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis
15. MXenes and their Composites Based Materials for Medical and Biomedical Applications
16. MXenes and their Composite for Potential Antimicrobial Applications
17. MXene Based Materials for Remediation of Environmental Pollutants
18. MXene Based Molecular Sieving Membranes for Highly Efficient Gas Separation
19. MXene Based Membranes for Water Desalination
20. MXenes Based Multifunctional Polymer Composites for EMI Shielding Applications
21. MXenes and their Composites for Energy Harvesting Applications
22. MXenes Based Flexible Polymer Composites as High Dielectric Constant Materials
Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, with expertise in polymer composite materials and high-performance polymer nanocomposites for industrial applications. Since 2009, he has promoted interdisciplinary collaborations in nanocomposites and industrial technologies. His research includes sensor technology, piezoelectrics, energy storage, and flexible electronics. Hes a very prolific author and his work has contributed to advancements in materials science and electronics, which have earned him the recognition of being ranked among the top researchers in the AD Scientific Index 2022.
Dr. Kalim Deshmukh is Senior Researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. He has over 20 years of research experience working with a wide variety of nanomaterials and polymeric materials, especially polymer blends, nanocomposites, and nanohybrids for various applications. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and property investigations of novel polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers, including various nanomaterials including carbon-based materials such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives and MXenes for energy storage, energy harvesting, gas sensing, EMI shielding and high-k dielectric applications.
Dr. S. K. Khadheer Pasha obtained his M.Sc. degree in Physics from Osmania University, followed by an MPhil degree from Anna University, and PhD degree in physics from the Department of Physics, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India. He is currently working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, VIT-AP University. He has about seven years of teaching and 12 years of research experience. His research is mainly focused on the synthesis of nanocomposite materials for various applications such as energy storage, gas sensors, and EMI shielding. Dr. Tomá Kováík is the Head of Department of Chemical Processes and Biomaterials at New Technologies - Research Centre, University of West Bohemia. Dr. Tomá Kováík completed an Ing. degree in Material Science and Engineering followed by a Ph.D. degree in material science from the Department of Materials and Engineering Metallurgy from the University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. Since 2013, he has been running a research program and academic activities in material science focused on materials and technologies. Since 2017, he has been the co-researcher on international projects within the European Commission - Structural funds on the topic of composite structures and porous materials. His research interest is mainly devoted to the synthesis and characterization of porous inorganic materials the functionalization/incorporation of carbon nanoparticles. Besides, his focus is on the thermal analysis data processing and interpretation in the description of the thermal stability of materials. He has published over 40 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and international impacted journals like Materials & Design, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Construction and Building Materials, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Thermochemical Acta etc.
