MXenes are a new type of two-dimensional carbides with rich physical and chemical properties. The physics of MXenes, and thus the applications, are dominated by surface functional groups. Herein, the effects of differ...MXenes are a new type of two-dimensional carbides with rich physical and chemical properties. The physics of MXenes, and thus the applications, are dominated by surface functional groups. Herein, the effects of different terminations(O,S, Se, Te) on the geometric and electronic properties of Nb_(2)C MXenes were studied via density functional theory(DFT)calculations. Three adsorption sites were examined to determine the most stable configurations. The results showed that both the types and the positions of surface functional groups influence the geometric stability and physical characters of Nb_(2)C. The S and Se terminations make the Nb_(2)C MXenes to be semiconductor, while Nb_(2)C MXenes with other terminations(O, Te) are conductor. The electron location function, density of states, Bader charge distribution, and the projected crystal orbital Hamilton population were conducted to explain the origin of adsorption stability and electronic nature difference. Our results provide a fundamental understanding about the effects of surface terminations on the intrinsic stability and electronic properties of Nb_(2)C MXenes.展开更多
Finding transition metal catalysts for effective catalytic conversion of CO to CO_(2)has attracted much attention.MXene as a new 2D layered material of early transition metal carbides,nitrides,and carbo-nitrides is a ...Finding transition metal catalysts for effective catalytic conversion of CO to CO_(2)has attracted much attention.MXene as a new 2D layered material of early transition metal carbides,nitrides,and carbo-nitrides is a robust support for achoring metal atoms.In this study,the electronic structure,geometries,thermodynamic stability,and catalytic activity of MXene (Mo_(2)CS_(2)) supported single noble metal atoms (NM=Ru,Rh,Pd,Ir,Pt and Au) have been systematically examined using first-principles calculations and ab initio molecular dynamic (AIMD) simulations.First,AIMD simulations and phonon spectra demonstrate the dynamic and thermal stabilities of Mo_(2)CS_(2)monolayer.Three likely reaction pathways,LangmuirHinshelwood (LH),Eley-Rideal (ER),and Termolecular Eley–Rideal (TER) for CO oxidation on the Ru1-and Ir_(1)@Mo_(2)CS_(2)SACs,have been studied in detail.It is found that CO oxidation mainly proceeds via the TER mechanism under mild reaction conditions.The corresponding rate-determining steps are the dissociation of the intermediate (OCO-Ru_(1)-OCO) and formation of OCO-Ir_(1)-OCO intermediate.The downshift d-band center of Ru1-and Ir_(1)@Mo_(2)CS_(2)help to enhance activity and improve catalytst stability.Moreover,a microkinetic study predicts a maximum CO oxidation rate of 4.01×10^(2)s^(-1)and 4.15×10^(3)s^(-1)(298.15K) following the TER pathway for the Ru_(1)-and Ir_(1)@Mo_(2)CS_(2)catalysts,respectively.This work provides guideline for fabricating and designing highly efficient SACs with superb catalyts using MXene materials.展开更多
MXenes,the new family of two-dimensional(2D)transition metal carbides/nitrides,can serve as the substrate materials for the catalysts due to the large specific surface area,tunable electronic structures and thermal st...MXenes,the new family of two-dimensional(2D)transition metal carbides/nitrides,can serve as the substrate materials for the catalysts due to the large specific surface area,tunable electronic structures and thermal stability.The first 2D layered MXene,Ti3C2,was successfully obtained by selective etching of the A element from the MAX phases using hydrofluoric acid(HF)at room temperature in 2011.In this review,we summarize the preparation,structure of MXenes and discuss the recent progress in potential application of MXenes in catalysis,mainly in CO oxidation and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR),from the views of both experimental and theoretical inve stigations.The outlook of the major challenges and future directions on research of MXenes is also included.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. U1804130, U2004212, 11904084, and 11874141)the Henan Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (Grant No. CXJD2019005)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2021M690933)the Key Scientific Research Projects of Henan Education Department, China (Grant No. 22A140020)。
文摘MXenes are a new type of two-dimensional carbides with rich physical and chemical properties. The physics of MXenes, and thus the applications, are dominated by surface functional groups. Herein, the effects of different terminations(O,S, Se, Te) on the geometric and electronic properties of Nb_(2)C MXenes were studied via density functional theory(DFT)calculations. Three adsorption sites were examined to determine the most stable configurations. The results showed that both the types and the positions of surface functional groups influence the geometric stability and physical characters of Nb_(2)C. The S and Se terminations make the Nb_(2)C MXenes to be semiconductor, while Nb_(2)C MXenes with other terminations(O, Te) are conductor. The electron location function, density of states, Bader charge distribution, and the projected crystal orbital Hamilton population were conducted to explain the origin of adsorption stability and electronic nature difference. Our results provide a fundamental understanding about the effects of surface terminations on the intrinsic stability and electronic properties of Nb_(2)C MXenes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 11874141 and 22033005)the Henan Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (No. CXJD2019005)+1 种基金the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Catalysis (No. 2020B121201002)funding support from the Researchers Supporting Project number (No. RSP-2021/399), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia。
文摘Finding transition metal catalysts for effective catalytic conversion of CO to CO_(2)has attracted much attention.MXene as a new 2D layered material of early transition metal carbides,nitrides,and carbo-nitrides is a robust support for achoring metal atoms.In this study,the electronic structure,geometries,thermodynamic stability,and catalytic activity of MXene (Mo_(2)CS_(2)) supported single noble metal atoms (NM=Ru,Rh,Pd,Ir,Pt and Au) have been systematically examined using first-principles calculations and ab initio molecular dynamic (AIMD) simulations.First,AIMD simulations and phonon spectra demonstrate the dynamic and thermal stabilities of Mo_(2)CS_(2)monolayer.Three likely reaction pathways,LangmuirHinshelwood (LH),Eley-Rideal (ER),and Termolecular Eley–Rideal (TER) for CO oxidation on the Ru1-and Ir_(1)@Mo_(2)CS_(2)SACs,have been studied in detail.It is found that CO oxidation mainly proceeds via the TER mechanism under mild reaction conditions.The corresponding rate-determining steps are the dissociation of the intermediate (OCO-Ru_(1)-OCO) and formation of OCO-Ir_(1)-OCO intermediate.The downshift d-band center of Ru1-and Ir_(1)@Mo_(2)CS_(2)help to enhance activity and improve catalytst stability.Moreover,a microkinetic study predicts a maximum CO oxidation rate of 4.01×10^(2)s^(-1)and 4.15×10^(3)s^(-1)(298.15K) following the TER pathway for the Ru_(1)-and Ir_(1)@Mo_(2)CS_(2)catalysts,respectively.This work provides guideline for fabricating and designing highly efficient SACs with superb catalyts using MXene materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11874141 and U1804130)Henan Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation(No.CXJD2019005)。
文摘MXenes,the new family of two-dimensional(2D)transition metal carbides/nitrides,can serve as the substrate materials for the catalysts due to the large specific surface area,tunable electronic structures and thermal stability.The first 2D layered MXene,Ti3C2,was successfully obtained by selective etching of the A element from the MAX phases using hydrofluoric acid(HF)at room temperature in 2011.In this review,we summarize the preparation,structure of MXenes and discuss the recent progress in potential application of MXenes in catalysis,mainly in CO oxidation and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR),from the views of both experimental and theoretical inve stigations.The outlook of the major challenges and future directions on research of MXenes is also included.
