Highlights
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A systematic overview of the latest advancements in M4X3 MXenes is dicussed.
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The detailed properties of MXene are summarized.
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M4X3 MXenes are explored as an electrode material.
Abstract
MXene has garnered widespread recognition in the scientific community due to its remarkable properties, including excellent thermal stability, high conductivity, good hydrophilicity and dispersibility, easy processability, tunable surface properties, and admirable flexibility. MXenes have been categorized into different families based on the number of M and X layers in Mn+1Xn, such as M2X, M3X2, M4X3, and, recently, M5X4. Among these families, M2X and M3X2, particularly Ti3C2, have been greatly explored while limited studies have been given to M5X4 MXene synthesis. Meanwhile, studies on the M4X3 MXene family have developed recently, hence, demanding a compilation of evaluated studies. Herein, this review provides a systematic overview of the latest advancements in M4X3 MXenes, focusing on their properties and applications in energy storage devices. The objective of this review is to provide guidance to researchers on fostering M4X3 MXene-based nanomaterials, not only for energy storage devices but also for broader applications.
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1 Introduction
Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer superior electronic structures, high specific surface areas, and other properties compared to their bulk counterparts [1, 2]. Graphene has been extensively studied as a prominent 2D material. There is a growing interest in exploring other 2D materials such as metal oxides and hydroxides, metal dichalcogenides, and hexagonal boron nitride [3,4,5,6,7]. Each 2D materials have been studied in various applications due to their unique properties [4, 8]. These 2D material properties make them suitable for a variety of applications, including; solar cells and touch screens [9], transistors [10], lasers [11], and biosensors [12] compared to the bulk counterparts of these 2D materials. By increasing complexity and diversity, it becomes possible to achieve exceptional combinations of properties. Further, 2D materials present convenient nanoscale building blocks for assembling architectures. In 2011, a significant addition to the family of 2D materials was made with the discovery of MXenes [13]. MXenes encompass an extensive array of two-dimensional (2D) materials, consisting of transition-metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides [14,15,16,17].
Among various 2D materials, MXenes represent a diverse family of 2D materials encompassing an infinite number of solid-solution MXenes, numerous compositions predicted through computational methods, and over 50 stoichiometric MXenes that have been successfully synthesized [18]. MXenes exhibit a unique combination of optical, electronic, mechanical, and colloidal properties, making them highly versatile materials [19,20,21,22]. To be specific, this class of materials display superior conductivity, enhanced surface area, improved electrochemical performance, improved hydrophilicity, and better chemical stability than majority of its conventional 2D counterparts [23,24,25]. By etching the A element from MAX (M is an early transition metal; A is an element from group 13 or 14 of the periodic table, commonly Al or Si precursor phase, 2D layers are produced called MXene [26,27,28,29]. The general formula for the MXene is Mn+1XnTx, where M is a transition metal, X is C or N, n = 1–4, and Tx is the surface termination. The typical solution-processed synthesis techniques result in Tx being a non-uniform mixture of –OH, –F, and =O [30]. MXenes have attracted an ever-increasing attention from different research communities, including electrochemistry [31], electromagnetic wave absorption/shielding [32], catalysis [3], sensing [33], biomedicine [34], energy harvesting [35], and so on. This is because of their diverse and adaptable chemical, optical, electrical, mechanical, and optical properties [36]. It has also been studied that the structure and composition of MXene are crucial in determining these properties [37].
The MXene family is capable of producing materials with 2, 3, 4, or 5 atomic layers of transition metal. The final MXene structure is dependent on its MAX phase precursor(s) [6]. MXene compositions such as V2CTx [38], Nb2C [39], Ti3C2Tx [40], V4C3Tx [38], and Mo4VC4Tx [41] have been reported. Among all, Ti3C2Tx has been widely explored and studied for different applications [6]. The type of MAX phase, synthesis conditions (temperature, concentration, and etching time), and choice of etching solution all contribute to the exfoliation degree and subsequent characteristics of MXenes [42]. Careful control and optimization of these factors are essential for tailoring the properties of MXenes for specific applications [43]. Various synthesis methods such as HF etching [30, 44], acid/fluoride salt or hydro-fluoride etching for in-situ production of HF [45,46,47,48], electrochemical etching [49], alkali etching [50], molten salt etching [51], chemical vapor deposition, and atomic layer deposition [52] have been explored. These approaches will result in different MXene structures and surface chemical states, which will have an impact on the overall behavior and performance of MXenes, as discussed in detail previously [53]. Thus, by utilizing the appropriate synthesis process, researchers can maximize the potential of MXenes and tailor their properties to suit a wide range of application [54, 55].
MXenes can be classified into different families based on the number of atomic layers [18]. Each family of MXenes is particularly noteworthy depends on the applications and their properties. MXenes can be further categorized into two distinct types based on their transition-metal composition [56]. The first category is known as mono-transition-metal (Mono-M) MXenes, in which the M layers consist of a single type of transition metal. Examples of Mono-M MXenes include Ti2CTx, V2CTx, Ti3C2Tx, Nb4C3Tx, and others. The second category is referred to as double transition-metal (DTM) MXenes. DTM MXenes are composed of two different transition metals, such as Mo2Ti2C3Tx, Mo2TiC2Tx, and so on. DTM MXenes can also be classified based on their structure into two categories: ordered MXenes and solid-solution MXenes. Within the ordered MXenes, there are further classified into in-plane order and out-of-plane order [56].
Number of reviews on MXenes, MXenes composites, DTM MXenes, etc. have already been published [5, 56,57,58,59,60,61,62] for various applications. It is highly desirable to describe this feature to better comprehend the development potential of MXene family based on the number of atomic layers they possess in the field of energy storage [63,64,65,66], specifically supercapacitors (SCs) [67,68,69,70]. M3X2 particularly Ti3C2 and M2X and have been greatly explored among different MXenes based on the number of atomic layers [71]. In comparison, the M5X4 and M4X3 MXenes have received relatively less attention and are more challenging to synthesize. As of now, only a limited number of M5X4 MXenes have been synthesized, which means that comprehensive compilation and understanding of these materials as a review will require more time and research efforts [18]. Herein, we focused a review on M4X3 MXenes. M4X3 MXenes display exceptional electronic, magnetic, electrochemical, optical, and mechanical properties, making them stand out in the realm of 2D materials [71]. Benefited by its structural features, such MXene displayed enhanced oxidation resistance and improved electrochemical activity than its other MXene counterparts. For example, a previous report already demonstrated higher capacitance for Ta4C3Tx MXene than Ti3C2Tx and Ti2CTx MXenes [72]. Furthermore, V4C3Tx MXene also exhibited higher specific capacitance than several Ti3C2Tx MXene and related composites [68]. To date, there is currently no review specifically focused on M4X3 MXenes. This highlights the need for a comprehensive examination and analysis of the properties, applications, and potential future directions of M4X3 MXenes as shown in Fig. 1. Such a review would contribute significantly to the understanding and advancement of this unique class of 2D materials.
2 Overview of Supercapacitors
Energy storage devices are the pioneer of modern electronics world. Among, SCs have been widely studied because of their improved electrical performance including fast charge/discharge ability, enhanced power density, and long cycle life [73,74,75]. Based on the energy storage mechanism, supercapacitors classified principally into three main classes: Electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs), pseudocapacitors or redox capacitors (PCs), and hybrid capacitors (HCs) [76,77,78,79,80]. EDLCs can store charges by non-faradaic electrochemical process i.e. electrostatically by forming electric double layer at electrode and electrolyte interface [81, 82]. An electrostatic charge storage is simple and fast as it stores charges on electrode surface without any charge transfer between the electrode and electrolyte ions. However, PCs store charges through Faradaic electrochemical process, wherein charge transfer occurs between the electrode and electrolyte. On the other hand, HCs following both the charge storage mechanism. While the carbon-based materials display the EDLC-type charge storage mechanism, the metal oxides generally follow the PC-type charge storage route [83, 84]. For achieving prominent electrochemical performance, any SC electrodes should have good conductivity, large surface area, and high porosity. MXene materials usually display PC-type charge storage mechanism [85,86,87,88]. For the common Ti3C2Tx MXene, the presence of water molecules between the layers plays significant role on activating the redox reactions of the Ti atoms [89]. To improving the capacitive performance, MXenes have been systematically integrated with other carbon materials [90,91,92], metal oxides [93, 94], metal sulfides, hydroxides etc.
3 Expansion of the M4X3 MXene
Figure 2a illustrates the timeline of M4X3 MXenes, highlighting the substantial expansion of this MXene family since their discovery. New members have been added almost every year, showcasing the continuous growth of MXenes. However, when compared to M2X the number of publications on M4X3 MXenes low due to the complex synthesis approach. Nonetheless, there has been a recent increase in research interest towards M4X3 MXenes due to their fascinating properties. Ta4C3, Nb4C3, Mo2Ti2C3 (NbTi)4C3, (NbZr)4C3, T4N3, V4C3, (MoV)4C3, (TiTa)4C3, and V3CrC3 have been successfully synthesized and investigated for various applications [18]. These materials have exhibited intriguing physicochemical properties in various studies. Although M4X3 MXenes have received less attention from researchers compared to M2X and M3X2, Recent studies have revealed that M4X3 MXenes possess unique and compelling properties [68, 69, 95, 96]. This has sparked growing interest in exploring their potential applications and expanding our understanding of these materials. To date, over 50 stoichiometric MXenes have been experimentally synthesized in the lab [18]. These include various combinations of transition metals (M) and carbon/nitrogen (X) elements. Each stoichiometric MXene possesses distinct characteristics and potential applications. In addition to the experimentally synthesized MXenes, there are hundreds of MXene compositions that have been computationally predicted. These computationally predicted MXenes expand the possibilities for exploring novel materials with tailored properties. Downes et al. [18] summarized almost all the M2X, M3X2, M4X3, and even the newly reported M5X4 MXenes as show in Fig. 2b. M4X3 MXene stands out from other MXenes due to its unique set of advantages, making it an attractive material for electrochemical energy storage devices. The Nb4C3Tx MXene demonstrated impressive performance for Li-ion batteries due to their excellent electronic conductivity and large interlayer spacing which accommodated more lithium ions [97]. Further, it has garnered increasing attention due to its exceptional electrical and mechanical properties [98]. These combined factors motivated researcher to study Nb4C3Tx for energy storage applications. For instance, V4C3 MXene possess greater interlayer spacing which facilitates the insertion and diffusion of ions during charging and discharging processes, leading to improved electrochemical performance. Furthermore, it also exhibits excellent structural durability, making it highly resistant to mechanical stress and deformation during battery operation. In addition to its mechanical properties and thermal stability, V4C3 MXene possesses tremendous metallic properties due to a narrow band gap at the Fermi level, making it highly conductive [99].
4 Properties and Advantages of MXene Appropriate for SCs
MXenes offer numerous excellent properties and advantages that make them highly attractive for various applications. Some key properties and advantages of MXenes are shown in Fig. 3.
4.1 Electronic Conductivity
The electronic conductivity of MXenes is influenced by various factors, including their composition, structure, surface groups, preparation conditions, and post-etching treatments [4, 57]. Increasing the surface area of MXenes and reducing defects are effective approaches to improving their conductivity [26, 100, 101]. The excellent electrical conductivity enables MXenes to be utilized in a wide range of applications, including sensors, thermal heaters, electromagnetic interference shielding, and energy storage [5, 59]. In the context of energy storage, MXenes can also serve as current collectors, establishing a conductive framework that enhances the electronic conductivity of electrode materials. Furthermore, when building electrodes or current collectors, this high conductivity might eliminate the need for extra conductive materials and binders, simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing costs. This conductivity enhancement facilitates efficient charge transport within the electrode, leading to improved performance in energy storage devices [102, 103]. The high surface area of MXene allows for a higher quantity of active sites available for charging/discharging, resulting in enhanced energy storage capacity.
4.2 Hydrophilicity
Hydrophilic surfaces have a strong affinity for water are preferred in the dispersion of water. The MXene ink need to be dispersed in different solvents for the fabrication of electrodes. The hydrophilicity of MXenes enable its compatibility with aqueous electrolytes. The stable hydrophilicity of MXene in aqueous solutions relies on the presence O and OH groups. The hydrophilic properties of MXene can be controlled by adjusting the surface terminations (OH, F, Cl, O) through specific synthesis techniques. Furthermore, the surface terminal groups of MXene play a significant role in determining the electrochemical performance of MXene-based electrodes for supercapacitors [104]. MXene can also be utilized as a current collector in other energy storage devices such as aqueous Zn-batteries. It has the possibility to achieve a uniform flux of Zn ions. This promotes homogenized Zn deposition, leading to improved battery performance [7]. Moreover, the hydrophilic properties of MXenes also make it interact favorably with polymer matrices. This beneficial interaction is particularly advantageous when MXenes are used in composite materials. Thus, the hydrophilic nature of MXenes contributes to their successful integration and utilization in composite materials [105].
4.3 Mechanical Properties
MXenes are highly promising materials for various devices due to their flexible nature and unique 2D-lamellar structure. MXene possesses outstanding mechanical properties attributed to the high binding strength of M–C/M–N bonds. MXenes have high tensile strength and elastic modulus. Even when MXene films are folded or bent into different shapes, they demonstrate outstanding mechanical flexibility without any noticeable damage [70, 106]. The strength of M–X bonds in MXenes can be assessed by examining their bond stiffness, which is determined by the bond energy and the length of the M–X bond. The bond stiffness provides insights into the theoretical mechanical properties of MXenes, such as Young's modulus [107]. The exceptional mechanical performance makes MXene films well-suited as current collector as well as active material in energy storage devices [108]. Further, there has been a growing demand for small and portable "micro-electronic" system devices where MXenes have shown significant advancements [109, 110]. Less than 5% of the extensive research conducted on MXenes since their discovery has been devoted to investigating their mechanical and tribological properties [111]. The detailed mechanical proprieties and tribological properties have been summarized previously [111].
4.4 Diversity
The MXene family offers a wide range of possibilities due to the combination of more than a dozen transition metal elements denoted as "M" and adjustable surface functional groups denoted as "Tx." This diversity is further enriched by various processing steps that enable the construction of different macroscopic architectures of MXene. Examples of such architectures include powder, slurry, free-standing films, aerogels, hydrogels etc. [6, 57, 112]. Additionally, the morphology and structure of MXene can be modified and controlled, allowing further diversification. Moreover, based on the choice of the transition metal "M," MXene can be transformed into various derivatives through processes such as sulfurization, calcination, nitridation, selenization, sulfurization, and chlorination [113]. These transformations expand the variety of MXene-based materials even further, offering a broad range of possibilities for the development of novel MXene derivatives with unique properties for versatile applications.
4.5 Surface Chemistry
Density functional theory (DFT) studies on MXenes have shown that MXene structures are fully terminated with functional groups. A greater negative energy value suggests a stronger bonding between the surface termination groups and the transition metals in MXenes [100]. The combinations of surface functional groups on MXene depend on the specific preparation methods and post-processing routes. Using HF or in situ HF-forming etching methods results in MXene surfaces possess the termination groups such as –O, –OH, and –F [6, 32]. Molten salt etching methods can introduce various functional groups like –Cl, –S, –Te, –Br, and –I [114]. Furthermore, post-thermal treatment can lead to the formation of –N groups [115]. These functional groups play a significant role in determining the physical and chemical performance of MXene. Further, the surface terminations of MXenes play a crucial role in determining their physical and chemical properties. The specific types and positions of surface terminations have a significant impact on various features of MXenes. Altering the surface chemistry of MXenes can have a profound effect on their electrochemical properties. Further, it is possible to obtain enhanced electrochemical performance by tailoring the surface terminations, in energy storage systems [100, 116, 117]. The presence of highly electronegative functional groups enables the formation of advanced MXene-based materials through electrostatic interactions with materials possessing a positively charged surface.
MXene also possesses other interesting properties, such as thermal, chemical, and optical [58, 118, 119]. All these advantages of MXenes such as a 2D structure, high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, chemical stability, tunable surface chemistry offer a wide range of compositions, energy storage capabilities, and versatile applications [120,121,122,123]. These properties make MXenes highly promising materials for numerous technological applications and research endeavors.
5 M4X3 MXenes for Energy Storage Applications
MXenes exhibit a distinctive combination of metallic conductivity and hydrophilicity, making them highly attractive as electrode materials for supercapacitors [124]. Their metallic conductivity enables efficient charge transport, while their hydrophilic nature facilitates electrolyte penetration and ion diffusion, leading to enhanced electrochemical performance. Herein, the recent advancements on Mono-M and DTM MXenes have been discussed for SCs.
5.1 Ta- and Ta–Ti-based M4X3 MXenes
MXenes have demonstrated excellent performance as electrode materials, offering their potential for improving the energy storage capabilities of aqueous supercapacitors [68]. Recently, Syamsai et al. [72] reported Ta4C3 MXene synthesized through HF etching route. The Ta4C3 MXene involves the removal of the aluminum (Al) layer from its MAX phase precursor. The electrochemical performance of Ta4C3 MXene was evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) in a 0.1 M H2SO4 electrolyte under standard conditions. The CV measurements were conducted at various potential windows, ranging from − 0.2 to 1 V at a scan rate of 1 V s−1 in the three-electrode system. The CV curves demonstrated that the synthesized Ta4C3 MXene exhibited electrical double-layer capacitor (EDLC) behavior with quasi-pseudocapacitive characteristics, as shown in Fig. 4a. The same group reported double-ordered titanium tantalum carbide MXene nanosheets, based on TixTa4–xC3 synthesized through same approach [125]. Comprehensive investigations involving phase, structural, and vibrational analyses were explored to confirmed the successful synthesis of MXene. The studies further revealed that the MXene layers exhibited a hexagonal crystal system. A specific capacitance of 200 F g−1 was achieved at a scan rate of 10 mV s−1 in two-electrode setup by using 1 M H2SO4. The CVs of the TixTa4–xC3 were recorded at various potential windows, ranging from − 0.2 to + 0.8 V, using a scan rate of 1 V s−1 as shown in Fig. 4b. Such electrochemical measurement allowed the performance of the MXene material within the specified potential range. The CV curves provided insights into the redox processes and capacitance properties of TixTa4–xC3, contributing to a better understanding of its electrochemical performance. Lopez et al. [126] combined both first-principles calculations and experimental measurements on the lithiation process in Ti4C3 and Ti2Ta2C3 MXene electrode materials. The findings indicate the successful synthesis of Ti2Ta2C3 MXene with an interlayer distance of 0.4 nm. The study demonstrated that the double-ordered Ti2Ta2C3 MXene has the ability to store four times the amount of lithium compared to the pristine Ti4C3 MXene. This enhancement in lithium storage capacity highlights the potential of Ti2Ta2C3 MXene for advanced energy storage applications.
In another study related to Ta metal, Rafieerad et al. [127] introduced a novel hybrid material composed of Ta4C3Tx MXene-tantalum oxide (TTO) as supercapacitor electrodes. The step-by-step schematic illustrations for the synthesis and functionalization of the mixed-dimensional TTO nanocomposite is shown in Fig. 4c. An innovative fluorine-free etching method was used to prepare a TTO hybrid nanostructure from MAX phase. Such approach not only provides a more environmentally friendly alternative but also enables the controlled synthesis and functionalization of the TTO hybrid nanostructure. This hybrid structure demonstrated a surface area that was 20% higher than oxidized Ta4C3Tx. As a result, the hybrid material exhibited a volumetric capacitance of 447 F cm−3 at a scan rate of 1 mV s−1. This finding highlights the potential of the Ta4C3Tx MXene-TTO hybrid as a compatible and high-performance material for supercapacitor applications.
5.2 Nb-based M4X3 MXenes
Another representative M4X3 MXene, Nb4C3Tx has garnered attention across various fields due to its excellent conductivity and mechanical strength. Its unique combination of properties makes Nb4C3Tx a highly promising material for diverse applications, including energy storage, electronics, and structural engineering. The growing focus on Nb4C3Tx underscores its potential to drive significant advancements in various industries. Zhao et al. [128] successfully delaminated and transformed Nb4C3Tx MXene nanosheets into freestanding films, exhibiting an interlayer spacing of 1.77 nm. This interlayer spacing is larger compared to most previously reported MXenes. The freestanding Nb4C3Tx films were then tested as electrodes in supercapacitor, demonstrated high volumetric capacitance of 1075, 687, and 506 F cm−3 recorded in 1 M H2SO4, 1 M KOH, and 1 M MgSO4 electrolytes, respectively, at a scan rate of 5 mV s−1. To gain further insights into the structural changes occurring during the electrochemical charging process, an in-situ X-ray diffraction technique was employed as shown in Fig. 5a, b. The examination of the structural modifications of Nb4C3Tx in 1 M H2SO4 and 1 M MgSO4 electrolytes during the electrochemical charging process were carried out. During the electrochemical cycling process, it was observed that there was minimal change in the 21 Å interlayer spacing of the Nb4C3Tx MXene. In the three charge–discharge cycles, the (002) peak associated with the interlayer spacing which did not exhibit significant movement in 1 M H2SO4 (Fig. 5a). This observation suggests that the interlayer spacing of 21 Å in Nb4C3Tx MXene is sufficiently large to accommodate the intercalation of H+ ions without causing lattice expansion. A similar phenomenon is observed in Fig. 5b, where the interlayer spacing of Nb4C3Tx MXene in 1 M MgSO4 solution is as high as 21.5 Å (2θ = 3.8°–5.8°). This suggests that the space between the MXene layers is ample to accommodate the insertion/deinsertion of cations. The stable interlayer spacing indicates that the MXene structure effectively accommodated the necessary structural changes associated with the electrochemical reactions during cycling, ensuring the stability and durability of the material. This behavior further supported the suitability of Nb4C3Tx MXene for ion storage applications, as the interlayer spacing remains largely unchanged, allowing for efficient ion diffusion and reversible electrochemical processes. However, in the case of Mg2+ ions, their larger radius compared to H+ ions allow them to gradually remove the TMAOH intercalant after numerous cycles. This results in a decrease in capacitance retention over time. Overall, the stable interlayer spacing in Nb4C3Tx MXene enables efficient intercalation of H+ ions, while the larger size of Mg2+ ions can lead to the removal of intercalants, affecting the capacitance retention over extended cycling. The capacitive performance of Nb4C3Tx MXene in neutral aqueous electrolytes has been previously reported as moderate, with limited efforts made to enhance it.
Zhao et al. [98] reported a novel method to enhance the capacitive performance by introducing nanopores (pinholes) into Nb4C3Tx flakes through controlled etching time (6, 8, 10 days). The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results (Fig. 5c, d) revealed that both samples exhibited transparent lamellar structures. The selective area electron diffraction (SAED) pattern displayed a distinct hexagonal structure, confirming the successful etching and delamination processes. In comparison to the smooth surface of the 6-Nb4C3Tx sample, the 8-Nb4C3Tx sample exhibited irregular pinholes on its surface. These pinholes were visually evident and indicated the introduction of nanopores in the material through the etching process. The presence of these pinholes suggested that the etching process was effective in generating the desired porous structure within the Nb4C3Tx MXene, potentially leading to improved ion diffusion pathways and enhanced electrochemical performance. The etching process conducted for a duration of 10 days resulted in excessive flake damage, rendering the material fragile. Figure 5e provides a summary of the gravimetric capacitance of both the 6-Nb4C3Tx and 8-Nb4C3Tx films at various scan rates which were calculated based on CV curves in 1 M Li2SO4 medium. Both the 6-Nb4C3Tx and 8-Nb4C3Tx films exhibited capacitance values of 174 F g−1 (490 F cm−3) and 177 F g−1 (equivalent to 485 F cm−3), respectively, at a scan rate of 5 mV s−1. Interestingly, when the scan rate is increased to 500 mV s−1, the capacitance of the 8-Nb4C3Tx film reaches 78 F g−1 (214 F cm−3). This value is nearly 2.4 times higher than that of the 6-Nb4C3Tx film, which exhibits a capacitance of around 32 F g−1 (90 F cm−3) under the same scan rates. The resulting holey Nb4C3Tx MXene exhibited a significant improvement in rate capability not only in 1 M Li2SO4 but also 1 M Na2SO4. This significant improvement in capacitance for the 8-Nb4C3Tx film suggested that the introduction of pinholes through the etching process enhances the rate capability of the material. A schematic representation (Fig. 5f) of the electrode–electrolyte interface incorporating the findings from the aforementioned analysis. This schematic illustrated the impact of pinholes on the ion transport mechanism in MXene films. For the Nb4C3Tx MXene without pinholes, ions in the electrolyte predominantly traverse through the gaps between the 2D layers. However, this transmission path is relatively long, potentially leading to slower ion diffusion and limiting the electrochemical performance. In contrast, the presence of pinholes in the Nb4C3Tx MXene allows ions to not only move through the gaps between the layers but also more rapidly access the interior of the material through the pores. This additional pathway provided by the pinholes effectively shortens the ion transport distance, facilitating faster ion diffusion and leading to improved electrochemical performance, particularly at higher scan rates. The introduction of pinholes in Nb4C3Tx MXene represents a promising approach to boost the capacitive performance of MXene materials in neutral aqueous electrolytes.
Recently, Mohit et al. [67] studied the electrochemical performance of TMA-Nb4C3 in 5 M LiCl. The CV results (Fig. 5g) within a potential window of − 1 to + 0.2 V of the TMA-Nb4C3 electrode were studied at various scan rates ranging from 5 to 1000 mV s−1. The CV curves indicate the pseudocapacitive-behavior of the electrode. At lower scan rates, the CV curves show the presence of a pair of broad peaks in both the anodic and cathodic scans. These peaks were indicative of the redox reactions associated with the pseudocapacitive-behavior of the electrode material. The specific capacitance of the TMA-Nb4C3 electrode reached a maximum value of 131 F g−1 at a scan rate of 2 mV s−1. The detailed specific capacitances at various scan rates have been illustrated in Fig. 5h. To expand the voltage window, an asymmetric cell using TMA-Nb4C3 (− 1.0 to 0.2 V) and Li-V2O5-CNT (− 0.3 to 1.0 V) electrodes were used to achieve favorable electrochemical performance for practical applications. A stable voltage window of 1.6 V was obtained which was lower than theoretical value. This discrepancy was due to the presence of overlapped junction regions in both the negative and positive electrodes (Li-V2O5-CNT and TMA-Nb4C3, respectively) within the TMA-Nb4C3/Li-V2O5-CNT asymmetric cell as shown in Fig. 5i. Despite this limitation, the asymmetric cell exhibited a capacitance of approximately 29 F g−1 at 1 A g−1, demonstrating its potential for energy storage applications. Additionally, the asymmetric cell demonstrated excellent cyclability, with a high retention of approximately 95% after 10,000 cycles, indicating its long-term stability and durability.
5.3 V-based M4X3 MXenes
The V4C3 MXene possesses expanded interlayer spacing and abundant redox active sites, indicating its potential as an electrode material. The enlarged interlayer spacing V4C3Tx MXene allows easier ion intercalation and promotes efficient charge transport within the material. Additionally, the presence of numerous redox active sites provides additional pathways for charge transfer, further enhancing its electrical conductivity. Bin et al. [96] reported V4C3Tx MXene to tackle with the stability and poor performance of compactly stacked layers-based electrode materials. The MAX phased of V-based MXene was transformed into multi-layered V4C3Tx MXene, and then further delaminated to single layer nanoflakes (d-V4C3Tx) using tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide (TBAOH). These delaminated nanoflakes had the capability to self-assemble into a flexible film without the need for a binder material. Figure 6a illustrated the schematic representation of the preparation process for the flexible and free-standing d-V4C3Tx film. The resulting d-V4C3Tx film exhibits a significant interlayer spacing of 2.1 nm. This enlarged spacing plays a crucial role in facilitating the diffusion of ions, allowing for reversible intercalation and deintercalation processes without causing damage to the layered structure. As a result, the d- d-V4C3Tx film demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance, presenting its superior capabilities in energy storage and other electrochemical applications. The excellent cycle performance of the d-V4C3Tx film electrode was studied through a repeated GCD cycles. The film electrode was subjected to 40,000 cycles at a high current density of 10 A g–1 and a wide potential window ranging from − 0.95 to − 0.15 V, retaining 93.1% of the capacitance (Fig. 6b). Even after an extended duration of 60,000 cycles, the capacitance retention remained 82.9%. Furthermore, the GCD cycles of the first and last ten cycles (60,000th cycle) are shown in the inset of Fig. 6b. It was evident that the GCD curves before and after the cycles were nearly identical, indicating no significant deformation or deterioration in the electrode's performance. This observation further confirms the outstanding cycle reversibility demonstrated by the flexible d-V4C3Tx film electrode.
Teng et al. [38] studied V4C3Tx MXenes which exhibited a notable disparity in their performance between acidic and basic electrolytes. In acidic electrolytes, V4C3Tx demonstrated a superior capacitance of 284 F g–1, indicating its excellent energy storage capabilities. However, in basic electrolytes, its performance was comparatively moderate. V4C3Tx MXenes showed significant electrochemical stability even after 60,000 cycles, highlighting maintained structural integrity these MXenes. In addition to large interlayer spacing, high specific surface areas and pore volumes, good conductivity etc. the hydrophilicity was also crucial factor to be measured when using MXenes as electrode materials for SCs. Thus, in the context of SC electrodes operating with aqueous electrolytes, the contact angle (CA) with water is a critical parameter to be considered. Wang et al. [68] measured the CA of the V4C3Tx MXenes and its MAX phase surfaces (Fig. 6c, d). In the case of V4C3Tx MXenes, the average contact angle was determined to be 28.31° which was much lower than the MAX phase V4AlC3 (67.88°), suggesting a greatly enhanced hydrophilic behavior. In other words, the as-synthesized V4C3Tx MXene exhibits a stronger attraction to water, indicating a higher affinity for aqueous electrolytes, which was desirable for efficient supercapacitor performance. When employed as a supercapacitor electrode, the V4C3Tx MXene material exhibited higher capacitance of approximately 209 F g−1 at a scan rate of 2 mV s−1. The MXene electrode demonstrated a long-term cyclic stability of 97.23% after 10,000 cycles at a current density of 10 A g−1. This signified the ability of MXenes and made it a reliable and durable option for SC applications in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte. Li et al. [69] improved the V4C3Tx MXenes performance through nitrogen doping at different annealing temperatures. The concentration of nitrogen in V4C3Tx MXene was controlled and optimized by annealing temperatures. The MXene treated at 350 °C (NH3-V4C3Tx-350 °C) exhibited a higher specific capacitance of 210 F g−1 compared to pristine and other doped V4C3Tx MXene at a scan rate of 10 mV s−1 in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte (Fig. 6e). Such study indicated that the nitrogen-doped MXene electrode has an improved ability to store electrical charge, leading to enhanced energy storage performance. Additionally, NH3-V4C3Tx-350 °C also exhibited excellent cycling stability, indicating that its electrochemical performance remains consistent over multiple charge–discharge cycles.
5.4 Mo-Ti-based M4X3 MXenes
The greater the range of chemical compositions and structural complexities found in double transition metal MXenes. Thus, the exploration of mixed metallic MXenes, specifically out-of-plane ordered Mo2Ti2C3, in energy storage applications has been a good choice which is also less explored due to the lack of redox activity in many electrolytes. To address these limitations and enhance the electrochemical properties, a promising strategy involves simultaneous structural modifications and the induction of intercalation pseudocapacitance in neutral electrolytes. By implementing such approach, it is possible to enhance the electrochemical performance of mixed metallic MXenes and unlock their potential for energy storage applications. Mohit et al. [129] presented a simple method for synthesizing partially oxidized Mo2Ti2C3 MXene, noted as PO-Mo2Ti2C3, which exhibits enhanced charge storage capability. A straightforward and efficient method was used for producing partially oxidized PO-Mo2Ti2C3 through thermal annealing of pristine Mo2Ti2C3 under mild conditions, as depicted in Fig. 7a. The structural analysis of PO-Mo2Ti2C3 reveals the presence of pinholes, high roughness, and oxide nanostructures on the surface of the MXene. The free-standing films of PO-Mo2Ti2C3 exhibit a rougher surface compared to smooth films of Mo2Ti2C3 which display a more ordered structure. The comparative SEM images of pristine Mo2Ti2C3 and PO-Mo2Ti2C3 are depicted in Fig. 7b, c. The roughness observed in the PO-Mo2Ti2C3 films can be attributed to the formation of the oxide layer upon heating. This structural difference between the two types of films highlights the impact of thermal oxidation on the surface characteristics and ordering of the MXene material.
These oxide nanostructures act as spacers, preventing the restacking of MXene sheets and facilitating improved intercalation of Li + ions between the layers of PO-Mo2Ti2C3 in a 5 m LiCl electrolyte. As a result of the enhanced intercalation was observed and several improvements compared to pristine Mo2Ti2C3. The charge storage capacity, cycle life, and Coulombic efficiency were all enhanced in PO-Mo2Ti2C3. The formation of oxide nanostructures when Mo2Ti2C3 was observed when subjected to thermal oxidation by using various optical, structural, and spectroscopic analyses. This indicates the potential of our approach to enhance the electrochemical performance of Mo2Ti2C3-based materials for energy storage applications.
The energy density of supercapacitors is often limited by the narrow potential window in aqueous electrolytes. Ionic liquid electrolytes offer a higher potential window and superior specific energy but can be challenging due to slow ion transport and difficult intercalation caused by their larger ion size. Therefore, it is desirable to investigate MXenes with larger interlayer-spaced (d-spaced) structures that can facilitate the intercalation and deintercalation of larger ions. Gandla et al. [130] presented the Mo2Ti2C3 MXene free-standing film electrode in a supercapacitor. 1M 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (EMIMTFSI) in acetonitrile electrolyte was utilized, which provides a wider potential window compared to aqueous electrolytes. The Mo2Ti2C3 MXene electrode demonstrates excellent performance in this system, benefiting from the larger interlayer spacing that facilitates the intercalation and deintercalation process of the larger ions. The b-values ranged from 0.82 to 0.93 were obtained at various potentialsas depicted in Fig. 7d. These b values indicate the dominance of the surface-controlled capacitive process over intercalation pseudocapacitive. The surface-controlled capacitive current was approximately 66% of the total current at a scan rate of 25 mV s−1 for Mo2Ti2C3 MXene (Fig. 7e). A significant increase was observed in the capacitive contributions at the higher scan rates, suggesting rapid charge transfer on the surface area. Further, Pinto et al. [131] have successfully synthesized and characterized four different compositions of MoxV4−xC3 with x values of 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.7. This study demonstrated that by adjusting the Mo: V ratio, surface terminations (O: F ratio) can be modified which tune the electrical and electrochemical properties of the resulting MXenes. Notably, the Mo2.7V1.3C3 composition exhibited a volumetric capacitance up to 860 F cm−3, and displayed high electrical conductivity of 830 S cm−1 at room temperature. Furthermore, these solid solution MXenes exhibited a wider range of positive potentials compared to other MXenes. Authors used Mo2.7V1.3C3 as a positive electrode and combined it with a well-studied Ti3C2 MXene negative electrode to produce an all-MXene supercapacitor, demonstrating the potential of utilizing these tailored MXene compositions for high-performance energy storage applications. Further, Wang et al. [132] used a wet chemical etching method with hydrofluoric acid (HF) and successfully produced a solid-solution V4−yCryC3Tx (y = 0, 1, and 2) MXene derived from the solid-solution MAX phase. The addition of the Cr to second M-site metal brought a significant enhancement in the physiochemical properties of the V4−yCryC3Tx MXene, resulting improved electrochemical results. The electrochemical performance of such MXenes have been tabulated in Table 1.
Moreover, Huang et al. [71] reported the optimized synthesis strategy to obtain high-quality few-layer M4X3 MXenes (where M = V, Nb, Ta) that involves several key steps. These steps include precursor calcination, HF etching, intercalation, and exfoliation processes. By combining theoretical and computational analyses with experimental investigations, researchers can gain a comprehensive understanding of not only M4X3 MXenes but also other MXenes as well as their potential applications.
6 Conclusion and Future Aspects
In summary, this review highlights the recent advancements in M4X3 MXenes for supercapacitor electrode materials. The unique properties of 2D MXenes have also been discussed which offer several advantages over traditional materials as well as other MXenes. M4X3 have demonstrated excellent physicochemical properties, suggesting their potential for future advanced energy storage devices. However, there are still challenges to overcome in the research of M4X3-based electrode materials. Following futures aspects have been suggested:
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Incorporating a secondary metal along the early transitional metal group could further expand its properties to targeted applications. Introducing a secondary metal in MXene in the preparation stage of its initial MAX precursor can be beneficial. Apart from mono metal M4X3 MXene, it is important to explore the application of different compositions of double metal MXenes. Further, in the synthesis process, various surface functional groups can be introduced using different strategies for desired applications. For the discovery of new double transitional metal MXenes a new MAX phases are suggested to be studied.
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Effort should be directed towards the large scale the production of MXenes. However, it is essential to overcome challenges related to temperature regulation, mitigation of toxicity, and prevention of equipment corrosion.
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Indeed, exploring composite electrodes composed of MXenes holds great promise for energy storage applications. M4X3 MXenes can be further transformed to MXene in-situ composites and heterostructure without using other transition metal precursors [113]. Such heterostructured electrodes have the potential to harness the synergistic effects of the unique features offered by both 2D MXene and its composite materials. Further, the integration of hybrid structures could effectively enhance both electric double-layer capacitance (EDLC) and pseudocapacitance.
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Further potential applications M4X3 MXenes are suggested to be explored due to the excellent optical, electronic, and thermal properties.
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Surface engineering techniques, such as appropriate hetero atom doping and the synthesis of MXenes without particular terminations can be investigated to increase the interlayer spacing of MXene electrodes. This enhancement would enable improved electrochemical performance. A systematic exploration of functional groups and their impact on capacitance has the potential to open up new avenues for enhancing the performance of energy storage systems. Such investigation will help to find the materials with enhanced electrochemical behavior in energy storage applications.
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Alternative electrolytes to aqueous electrolytes with unique properties and wider electrochemical potential/voltage windows can be investigated to enable faster ion transport and create a safe and environmentally friendly environment for energy storage applications. Thus, exploring new electrolytes can potentially unlock new opportunities to enhance the overall performance of MXene materials in energy storage applications.
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It is evident that the complete covering or wrapping MXenes (especially M4X3 MXenes) with metal/metal oxide/metal sulfides are hindered due to the lack of flexibility in its structures. Such structural limitations effect the stability of the MXene-based electrode. To enhance the cycling stability, the construction of pillared structure with robust mechanical strength is highly recommended.
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Proper balance between the mechanical characteristics and the electrochemical properties is highly essential for any active materials in energy storage devices. In this aspect, defect-free MXenes (with less prone to oxidation) should be synthesized by following sophisticated synthetic routes.
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The current commercial current collectors still face several challenges. To overcome these limitations and achieve high-energy density in other energy storage devices such as batteries, exploring and designing innovative MXene based current could be a promising strategy. This approach might open up opportunities for advancing battery technology and improving overall battery performance.
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Advanced operando in-situ and ex-situ characterization techniques are indeed crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the multi-functionalities of MXenes. This enables researchers to gain a thorough understanding of real-time observations and analyses of ion diffusion, charge transfer kinetics, and structural changes in MXene.
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Theoretical and computational methods are suggested to be employed. These methods play a significant role in understanding the properties and energy storage mechanisms of novel MXene and its hybrid materials.
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In MXenes with M4X3 composition and thicker layers, the M atoms in the inner layers are generally considered to be electrochemically inactive, in contrast to the M atoms in the outer layers. This should be further investigated to enhance the overall performance.
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The combination of advanced characterization techniques, theoretical/computational methods, and also machine learning and artificial intelligence offer a powerful approach for advancing the understanding and development of MXenes, ultimately leading to the design of improved energy storage devices.
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Green and cost-effective synthetic approaches for MXenes are highly essential in the light of current global situation and future electronics world. The detailed future suggestions are summarized in Fig. 8.
In summary, M4X3 MXene-based supercapacitors offer an exciting and promising properties to be explored. The purpose of this review is to give researchers a common platform to obtain information about the properties of M4X3 and its applications in supercapacitors. Additionally, this review offers suggestions to be considered in the future applications.
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Hussain, I., Arifeen, W.U., Khan, S.A. et al. M4X3 MXenes: Application in Energy Storage Devices. Nano-Micro Lett. 16, 215 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-024-01418-0
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