MXenes for Energy Storage Applications

Muhammad Rafique received his Ph.D from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Currently, he is working as Assistant Professor in Department of Physics, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal. His research interests include condensed matter physics, laser matter interactions, energy storage materials, energy storage and conversion devices (supercapacitors, fuel cells, solar cells, etc.) photocatalysis, water splitting and water purification, etc. On the basis of his contributions, he has been declared a 2% scientist of the world. Muhammad Bilal Tahir received his Ph.D from University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan. Currently, he is working as Head of Department and Associate Professor in Department of Physics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan. He has published many articles in international reputed and impact factor journals. He also has contributed many chapters in various books and authored international books. His research interests includes photo-catalysis, water splitting and hydrogen production, dye degradation, industrial wastewater treatments, energy storage and conversion devices, nano-composite as energy storage, photocatalytic materials, etc. Saira Anwar received her Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Physics from University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal and working as Research Scholar in Department of Physics, University of Sahiwal. Her research interests are 2D materials, energy storage and conversion devices, supercapacitors, nano-composite as energy storage materials, etc.

1. Introduction and fundamentals. 2. Metal nitrides and carbides. 3. Composition and structure of Mxenes. 4. Classification of Mxenes. 5. Layered heterostructure MXenes for energy applications. 6. Synthesis mechanisms. 7. Properties of Mxenes. 8. MXenes for catalysis applications. 9. MXenes for supercapacitor applications. 10. MXenes for batteries. 11. Future Perspectives.