MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials

MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials: From Basic Research to Industrial and Biomedical Applications covers numerous aspects of the basic science and applications of MXenes, including synthesis, classification, structure, and properties, as well as applications in gas storage and separation, environment and catalysis, tribology, biomedicine, and more.The first part of the book focuses on the characterization, synthesis and properties of MXenes, including surface/ interface chemistry properties as well as metal- MXenes interaction. The second part illustrates the current and potential applications of these nanomaterials within industry and biomedicine. These include a through discussion of surface chemistry and surface interaction of MXenes with different materials, and the definition of the current and future applications based on the MXenes surface chemistry.This book provides a complete exploration of surface and interface applications of MXenes, highlighting established research and future perspectives, and is a valuable resource to scientists and professionals in the field of material science, nanotechnology, and 2D material chemistry.- Discusses fundamental characteristics, properties, synthesis methods, and processing techniques of MXenes- Provides state-of–the-art information on the most recent advances, including theoretical and experimental studies and new applications- Includes recent studies concerning surface chemistry and surface interaction of MXenes with different materials