2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage
In the advancing landscape of sustainable energy, the development of efficient and reversible hydrogen storage materials operable under ambient conditions remains a critical challenge for material scientists and the broader research community. Hydrogen, owing to its exceptionally high energy density...
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| description | In the advancing landscape of sustainable energy, the development of efficient and reversible hydrogen storage materials operable under ambient conditions remains a critical challenge for material scientists and the broader research community. Hydrogen, owing to its exceptionally high energy density, is regarded as a leading candidate for facilitating the transition from conventional fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy systems. However, alongside its production, the safe and efficient storage of hydrogen presents a significant bottleneck due to its low volumetric density and associated safety concerns.Conventional storage techniques such as high-pressure compression and cryogenic liquefaction, though widely used, demand complex infrastructure and carry substantial safety risks. These limitations have steered growing interest toward solid-state hydrogen storage systems that rely on physisorption or chemisorption mechanisms, preferably operating near ambient conditions. Consequently, the pursuit of materials with favourable thermodynamics and kinetics for reversible hydrogen uptake and release has become imperative. Among the emerging candidates, MXenes, a class of two-dimensional (2D) materials comprising of transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides have garnered significant attention due to their high surface area, tuneable surface chemistry, and excellent conductivity.Despite the growing body of literature on hydrogen storage using MXenes, a comprehensive evaluation that bridges the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental realities remains limited. This review addresses that gap by critically examining current strategies for solid-state hydrogen storage, with a particular emphasis on MXene-based materials. It highlights the influence of synthesis techniques on structural properties, discusses the mechanism of hydrogen interaction with MXene surface, and evaluates their practical implications in real-world applications. While the potential of MXenes in hydrogen storage is considerable, it is not yet fully realized. This article provides an in-depth assessment of the current advancements, challenges, and future directions for MXene-based materials in the context of hydrogen storage, offering valuable insights for both fundamental research and applied energy systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9ff33bfe79c5436da357e89509990e6b2025-08-20T03:58:21ZengElsevierHybrid Advances2773-207X2025-12-011110053110.1016/j.hybadv.2025.1005312D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storageNahid Tyagi0 Nidhi1Manika Khanuja2 Deepali3Pawan Kumar Tyagi4Manoj Kumar Singh5Ranjith Krishna Pai6Gaurav Sharma7Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, IndiaDepartment of Physics & Astrophysics, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, 123031, IndiaCentre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, IndiaDepartment of Applied Physics, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, IndiaDepartment of Applied Physics, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, IndiaDepartment of Physics & Astrophysics, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, 123031, India; Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, School of Engineering and Technology (SOET), Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh 123031, Haryana, IndiaClimate, Energy, and Sustainable Technology, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology-Govt. of India, New Delhi, 110016, IndiaCentre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India; Corresponding author.In the advancing landscape of sustainable energy, the development of efficient and reversible hydrogen storage materials operable under ambient conditions remains a critical challenge for material scientists and the broader research community. Hydrogen, owing to its exceptionally high energy density, is regarded as a leading candidate for facilitating the transition from conventional fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy systems. However, alongside its production, the safe and efficient storage of hydrogen presents a significant bottleneck due to its low volumetric density and associated safety concerns.Conventional storage techniques such as high-pressure compression and cryogenic liquefaction, though widely used, demand complex infrastructure and carry substantial safety risks. These limitations have steered growing interest toward solid-state hydrogen storage systems that rely on physisorption or chemisorption mechanisms, preferably operating near ambient conditions. Consequently, the pursuit of materials with favourable thermodynamics and kinetics for reversible hydrogen uptake and release has become imperative. Among the emerging candidates, MXenes, a class of two-dimensional (2D) materials comprising of transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides have garnered significant attention due to their high surface area, tuneable surface chemistry, and excellent conductivity.Despite the growing body of literature on hydrogen storage using MXenes, a comprehensive evaluation that bridges the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental realities remains limited. This review addresses that gap by critically examining current strategies for solid-state hydrogen storage, with a particular emphasis on MXene-based materials. It highlights the influence of synthesis techniques on structural properties, discusses the mechanism of hydrogen interaction with MXene surface, and evaluates their practical implications in real-world applications. While the potential of MXenes in hydrogen storage is considerable, it is not yet fully realized. This article provides an in-depth assessment of the current advancements, challenges, and future directions for MXene-based materials in the context of hydrogen storage, offering valuable insights for both fundamental research and applied energy systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773207X25001551MXeneRenewable energyKubas-interactionsAdsorbents & synthesisHydrogen storage materialsPhysisorption and chemisorption mechanisms |
| spellingShingle | Nahid Tyagi Nidhi Manika Khanuja Deepali Pawan Kumar Tyagi Manoj Kumar Singh Ranjith Krishna Pai Gaurav Sharma 2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage Hybrid Advances MXene Renewable energy Kubas-interactions Adsorbents & synthesis Hydrogen storage materials Physisorption and chemisorption mechanisms |
| title | 2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage |
| title_full | 2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage |
| title_fullStr | 2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage |
| title_full_unstemmed | 2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage |
| title_short | 2D MXene: From synthesis to storage - Exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage |
| title_sort | 2d mxene from synthesis to storage exploring their potential as sparking materials for hydrogen storage |
| topic | MXene Renewable energy Kubas-interactions Adsorbents & synthesis Hydrogen storage materials Physisorption and chemisorption mechanisms |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773207X25001551 |
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