MXenes in Industry and Engineering

Synthesis, Characterization, Applications and Hazards
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-12392-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 440 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This volume provides a detailed overview of recent advances in MXene research, focusing on their synthesis, functionalization, and wide-ranging applications in energy storage, environmental remediation, and electronics. It highlights innovative methods to address challenges in MXene production and quality enhancement while showcasing advanced characterization techniques. The book emphasizes MXenes' role in cutting-edge technologies such as batteries, supercapacitors, sensors, and photonic devices, alongside their potential in sustainable and biomedical applications.

Bringing together contributions from leading experts, this work bridges knowledge gaps, explores emerging applications, and discusses future research directions. It combines experimental insights with theoretical advancements, offering a balanced perspective on MXene development. This volume serves as an essential resource for researchers and professionals in materials science, chemistry, and engineering, facilitating their understanding of MXenes' multifunctional properties and their integration into next-generation technologies.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Singh, Prashant

Aslam, Mohd.

Jain, Prachi

Kumari, Kamlesh

Subramanian, S. Shankar

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. 1. Overview of MXenes and Their Unique Properties. 2. History and Development of MXene Research. 3. Synthesis Challenges and Strategies in MXene Development. 4. Chemical Etching and Exfoliation Methods for MXene Synthesis. 5. Plasma and Electrochemical Synthesis Techniques in the Synthesis of MXenes. 6. Advanced Microscopy Techniques for MXenes Analysis. 7. “Spectroscopic Methods in MXene Research”. 8. Electrochemical and Thermal Characterization of MXenes. 9. Computational Methods and Modelling of MXenes. 10. MXenes for Lithium-ion and Sodium-ion Batteries. 11. Advances in MXene Research: Synthesis, Characterization, Applications and Toxicity. 12. MXenes for Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cells. 13. MXenes for Environmental Remediation. 14. MXene-Based Sensors and Biosensors. 15. Biomedical Applications of MXenes. 16. MXenes in Electronics and Flexible Devices. 17. Optoelectronic and Photonic Applications of MXenes. 18. Future Directions in MXene Research.

Über Autor(innen)

Prashant Singh is currently working as Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharam College, University of Delhi. Prof. Singh is Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry, U.K. in 2025. He is the recipient of Postdoctoral Research Award from University Grant Commission. He is recipient of Best Teacher Award by AadGrow Foundation in 2025; CV Raman Prize from Institute of Researchers-InRes in 2025; Indo-Asian Marie Curie Distinguished Professor & Researcher Award 2025 for Excellence in Chemistry by IMRF. He has published more than 200 research articles/review/preprints/chapters. Total citation to the work is more than 6000. H-index and i-10 index credited to the work are 41 and 152 respectively. His research interest is DFT calculations and molecular dynamics simulations along with electrochemistry to understand the behaviour of small molecules with and without macromolecules. He has edited a few books with the publishers of international repute like Elsevier, CRC, and others. He is also guest editor, academic editor, member in several scientific journals like Scientific Reports, PLOSONE, Molecules, Frontiers in Chemistry, and others.

Mohd. Aslam is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of South Africa. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from SRM Institute of Science and Technology in collaboration with Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, where he investigated graphene oxide-based sensing of toxic metal ions and pesticides using experimental and computational approaches. His research interests include electrochemical sensing, nanomaterials, and computational chemistry, particularly carbon-based and MXene-based materials for environmental applications. He has authored over 45 publications, with more than 550 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10 index of 18, and has contributed book chapters, an Indian patent published, and peer-review services to international journals.

Prachi Jain is an Assistant Professor Grade-I at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), AP Campus, India. She obtained her Ph.D. from Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi, India. Her research expertise lies in nanomaterials, functional oxides, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy technologies, with a particular focus on the design and development of layered double hydroxides, high-entropy oxides, and spinel ferrites for electrocatalysis, water splitting, hydrogen production, and energy conversion applications. Dr. Jain has authored more than 23 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals. Her research interests include energy storage and conversion, electrocatalysis, advanced functional nanomaterials, and renewable energy technologies. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Kamlesh Kumari has completed her Ph.D. from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj, India. She has completed her M.Sc. in Zoology from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra and B.Sc., India from M.D. University, India. Dr. Kumari has published more than 100 research and reviews in reputed journals/ publishing houses. Citation of her research work is more than 2600 with h-index and i-10 index of 28 and 82 respectively. She has presented her research work in the form of oral or poster presentations in more than 20 conferences. She has expertise of using computational tools in the area of bioinformatics to understand the interaction of various protease with small molecules; also has some understanding on synthesis and applications of metal nanoparticles. She has also experience of handing zebrafish to evaluate the toxicity of molecules. She has also edited books and guest editor in few journals along with member of editorial board of Scientific Reports, PLOSONE.

S. Shankar Subramanian is an Associate Professor of Physics at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, India. He specializes in functional materials, multiferroics, magnetoelectric composites, oxide nanomaterials, energy storage, hydroelectric cells, dielectric spectroscopy and sustainable energy technologies. His research integrates materials synthesis, structural characterization and device-oriented studies for clean-energy and functional applications. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles, guided doctoral and postgraduate research, contributed to nationally funded projects and received a granted Indian patent on hydroelectric-cell technology. He has also played an active role in laboratory development, student research mentoring, academic leadership and conference organization. His academic contributions reflect a strong commitment to research-led teaching, innovation, sustainability and the advancement of materials science for societal benefit.