Recent Progress and Challenges in MXene-Based Phase Change Material for Solar and Thermal Energy Applications

Autor: Hafiz Taimoor Ahmed Awan, Laveet Kumar, Weng Pin Wong, Rashmi Walvekar, Mohammad Khalid
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 16, Iss 4, p 1977 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en16041977
Popis: Energy storage is becoming a critical issue due to the diminishing availability of fossil fuels and the intermittent nature of current renewable energy sources. As a result, thermal management (TM) and thermal energy systems have gained significant attention due to their crucial roles in various industries. Among the different TM materials, MXenes, a member of the transition metal carbide/nitride family, have emerged as a promising material due to their unique 2D nanostructure, changeable surface chemistry, high electrical/thermal conductivity, light absorptivity, and low infrared emissivity. This review outlines the synthesis methods of MXenes and their various features and applications in thermal management. These 2D materials exhibit outstanding optical and thermal properties, making them suitable for thermal energy generation and storage. The study also covers the potential applications of MXene in the desalination industry, hybrid photovoltaic thermal systems, solar energy storage, electronics, and other thermal management related industries. The findings suggest that MXene-based TM materials have remarkable features that significantly influence thermal energy storage and conversion and present opportunities for further research in efficiently using these materials.
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