A mini-review of MXene porous films: preparation, mechanism and application

Y Zhang, Y Yan, H Qiu, Z Ma, K Ruan, J Gu - Journal of Materials Science & …, 2022 - Elsevier
MXene presents excellent electrical conductivity, abundant surface functional groups and
wonderful film-forming performance, but the lamellar layers are prone to self-stacking during …

Advanced optical polarizers based on 2D materials

Y Zhang, J Wu, L Jia, D Jin, B Jia, X Hu, D Moss… - npj …, 2024 - nature.com
Optical polarizers are essential components for the selection and manipulation of light
polarization states in optical systems. Over the past decade, the rapid advancement of …

Transforming Ti3C2Tx MXene's intrinsic hydrophilicity into superhydrophobicity for efficient photothermal membrane desalination

B Zhang, PW Wong, J Guo, Y Zhou, Y Wang… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Owing to its 100% theoretical salt rejection capability, membrane distillation (MD) has
emerged as a promising seawater desalination approach to address freshwater scarcity …

Highly salt‐resistant 3D hydrogel evaporator for continuous solar desalination via localized crystallization

L Li, N He, B Jiang, K Yu, Q Zhang… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The emerging solar desalination by interfacial evaporation shows great potential for
alleviating the global freshwater crisis. However, salt deposition on the whole evaporation …

Reshapable MXene/graphene oxide/polyaniline plastic hybrids with patternable surfaces for highly efficient solar‐driven water purification

XP Li, X Li, H Li, Y Zhao, J Wu, S Yan… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Although many solar‐driven water evaporators are developed for solar steam generation,
most solarthermal energy conversion materials cannot be used repeatedly for constructing …

Recent advances in MXene-based membrane for solar-driven interfacial evaporation desalination

P Zhou, Q Zhu, X Sun, L Liu, Z Cai, J Xu - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, solar-driven interfacial evaporation desalination (SIED) technology has
advanced rapidly, owing to its abundant solar energy, extensive water sources, and low …

Rapid growth of MXene-based membranes for sustainable environmental pollution remediation

I Raheem, NM Mubarak, RR Karri, NH Solangi… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Water consumption has grown in recent years due to rising urbanization and industry. As a
result, global water stocks are steadily depleting. As a result, it is critical to seek strategies for …

Membranes in Solar‐Driven Evaporation: Design Principles and Applications

HC Yang, F Lu, HN Li, C Zhang… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Solar‐driven evaporation process brings exciting opportunities to recover clean water and
resources in a sustainable way from diverse sources like seawater and wastewater …

Recent advances in the photothermal applications of two-dimensional nanomaterials: photothermal therapy and beyond

H Ma, M Xue - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Photothermal conversion, as a rapid and effective form of energy conversion, has become
increasingly attractive in recent years. Among various photothermal agents, two-dimensional …

MXene‐based membranes for drinking water production

L Huang, L Ding, J Caro, H Wang - … Chemie International Edition, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The soaring development of industry exacerbates the shortage of fresh water, making
drinking water production an urgent demand. Membrane techniques feature the merits of …