Recent advances in titanium carbide MXene-based nanotextures with influential effect of synthesis parameters for solar CO_(2)reduction and H_(2)production:A critical review

查看全文 作　　者：Muhammad [1]Tahir;Azmat Ali [2]Khan;Sehar [3]Tasleem;Rehan [2]Mansoor;Areen [3]Sherryna;Beenish [3,4]Tahir 机构地区：[1]Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department,UAE University,P.0.Box 15551,Al Ain,United Arab Emirates;[2]Balochistan University of Information Technology,Engineering and Management Sciences(BUITEMS),Qutta,Balochistan,Pakistan;[3]Department of Chemical Engineering,School of Chemical and Energy Engineering,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,81310,UTM.Johor Bahru,Johor,Malaysia;[4]Civil and Environmental Engineering Department,UAE University,P.o.Box 15551,Al Ain,United Arab Emirates 出　　处：《Journal of Energy Chemistry》索引2023年第1期,共38页 基　　金：supported by United Arab Emirates University(UAEU),United Arab Emirates under research fund no 12N097。 摘　　要：Photocatalytic solar to energy conversion is considered an attractive approach for overcoming energy crises and environmental concerns.Recently,titanium carbide(Ti_(3)C_(2))MXenes have been recognized as promising cocatalysts based on their metallic conductivity,excessive active reaction sites,and enlarged surface area.The current review focuses on the properties and applications of Ti_(3)C_(2)MXenes useful in the field of photocatalysis.More specifically,surface modification of Ti_(3)C_(2)MXenes by varying synthesis parameters to get pure materials and also composites with the role of functional groups towards solar energy conversion applications is highlighted in this review.The effect of etching and oxidizing pathways to get an efficient cocatalyst has been discussed in detail.Considering the significant effect of parameters,optimum synthesis conditions such as etchant type,concentration,time and type of intercalant in both the Ti_(3)C_(2)synthesis approaches for improved photoactivity are discussed.Additionally,the surface modification of Ti_(3)C_(2)through oxidation for TiO2growth on its surface is deliberated with a detailed discussion on etchant type,concentration,etching time,and environmental factors.The optimum oxidation condition,including temperature,time,and environment for thermal treatment of Ti_(3)C_(2),were also included.Lastly,the review summarizes the conclusion and future perspectives for solar energy conversion applications. 关 键 词：Solar to energy conversion Ti_(3)C_(2)nanomaterials Termination groups MXene cocatalyst Synthesis parameters