Constructing Built-In Electric Fields with Semiconductor Junctions and Schottky Junctions Based on Mo-MXene/Mo-Metal Sulfides for Electromagnetic Response

The exploration of novel multivariate heterostructures has emerged as a pivotal strategy for developing high-performance electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption materials.However,the loss mechanism in traditional heterostructures is relatively simple,guided by empirical observations,and is not monotonous.In this work,we presented a novel semiconductor-semiconductor-metal heterostructure sys-tem,Mo-MXene/Mo-metal sulfides(metal=Sn,Fe,Mn,Co,Ni,Zn,and Cu),including semiconductor junctions and Mott-Schottky junctions.By skillfully combining these distinct functional components(Mo-MXene,MoS_(2),metal sulfides),we can engineer a multiple heterogeneous interface with superior absorption capabilities,broad effective absorption bandwidths,and ultrathin matching thickness.The successful establishment of semiconductor-semiconductor-metal heterostructures gives rise to a built-in electric field that intensifies electron transfer,as confirmed by density functional theory,which collaborates with multiple dielectric polarization mechanisms to substantially amplify EMW absorption.We detailed a successful synthesis of a series of Mo-MXene/Mo-metal sulfides featuring both semiconductor-semiconductor and semiconductor-metal interfaces.The achievements were most pronounced in Mo-MXene/Mo-Sn sulfide,which achieved remarkable reflection loss values of-70.6 dB at a matching thickness of only 1.885 mm.Radar cross-section calculations indicate that these MXene/Mo-metal sulfides have tremendous potential in practical military stealth technology.This work marks a departure from conventional component design limitations and presents a novel pathway for the creation of advanced MXene-based composites with potent EMW absorption capabilities.

Construction of dual heterogeneous interface between zigzag-like Mo–MXene nanofibers and small CoNi@NC nanoparticles for electromagnetic wave absorption

Two-dimensional(2D)transition metal carbides(MXene)possess attractive conductivity and abundant surface functional groups,providing immense potential in the field of electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.However,high conductivity and spontaneous aggregation of MXene suffer from limited EMW response.Inspired by dielectric–magnetic synergy effect,the strategy of decorating MXene with magnetic elements is expected to solve this challenge.In this work,zigzag-like Mo_(2)TiC_(2)–MXene nanofibers(Mo-based MXene(Mo–MXene)NFs)with cross-linked networks are fabricated by hydrofluoric acid(HF)etching and potassium hydroxide(KOH)shearing processes.Subsequently,Co-metal–organic framework(MOF)and derived CoNi layered double hydroxide(LDH)ultrathin nanosheets are grown inside Mo–MXene NFs,and the N-doped carbon matrix anchored by CoNi alloy nanoparticles formed by pyrolysis is firmly embedded in the Mo–MXene NFs network.Benefiting from synergistic effect of highly dispersed small CoNi alloy nanoparticles,a three-dimensional(3D)conductive network assembled by zigzag-like Mo–MXene NFs,numerous N-doped hollow carbon vesicles,and abundant dual heterogeneous interface,the designed Mo–MXene/CoNi–NC heterostructure provides robust EMW absorption ability with a reflection loss(RL)value of−68.45 dB at the thickness(d)of 4.38 mm.The robust EMW absorption performance can be attributed to excellent dielectric loss,magnetic loss,impedance matching(Z),and multiple scattering and reflection triggered by the unique 3D network structure.This work puts up great potential in developing advanced MXene-based EMW absorption devices.