Supercritical CO<sub>2</sub>-assisted solid-phase etching preparation of MXenes for high-efficiency alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
Huajian Feng, Qingyong Tian, Junhao Huang, Xinwei Cui, Jingyun Jiang, Yapeng Tian, Li Ye, Qun Xu
Abstract
A novel solid-phase etching approach to synthesize 2D titanium carbide (MXenes) using FeF 3 ·3H 2 O with the assistance of supercritical CO 2 has been successfully achieved, and moreover, the reaction mechanism behind it is revealed.
Topics & Concepts
MXenesSupercritical fluidCarbideEtching (microfabrication)Phase (matter)Chemical engineeringMaterials scienceHydrogenTitanium carbideReaction mechanismChemistryInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyCatalysisOrganic chemistryLayer (electronics)MetallurgyEngineeringMXene and MAX Phase Materials2D Materials and ApplicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques