Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries
MBenes, an emerging family of two-dimensional transition metal boride materials, are gaining prominence in alkali metal-ion battery research owing to their distinctive stratified architecture, enhanced charge transport properties, and exceptional electrochemical durability. This analysis provides a...
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| description | MBenes, an emerging family of two-dimensional transition metal boride materials, are gaining prominence in alkali metal-ion battery research owing to their distinctive stratified architecture, enhanced charge transport properties, and exceptional electrochemical durability. This analysis provides a comprehensive examination of morphological characteristics and fabrication protocols for MBenes, with particular focus on strategies for optimizing energy storage metrics through controlled adjustment of interlayer distance and tailored surface modifications. The discussion highlights these materials’ unique capability to host substantial alkali metal ions, translating to exceptional longevity during charge–discharge cycling and remarkable high-current performance in both lithium and sodium battery systems. Current obstacles to materials development are critically evaluated, encompassing precision control in nanoscale synthesis, reproducibility in large-scale production, enhancement of thermodynamic stability, and eco-friendly processing requirements. Prospective research pathways are proposed, including sustainable manufacturing innovations, atomic-level structural tailoring through computational modeling, and expansion into hybrid energy storage-conversion platforms. By integrating fundamental material science principles with practical engineering considerations, this work seeks to establish actionable frameworks for advancing MBene-based technologies toward next-generation electrochemical storage solutions with enhanced energy density and operational reliability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ba799f6c923e4cd68d95abeaa73d1e9d2025-08-20T03:49:55ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-07-013013283110.3390/molecules30132831Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion BatteriesZixin Li0Yao Hu1Haihui Lan2Huicong Xia3School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaMaterials Science and Engineering Program, Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USADepartment of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USASchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaMBenes, an emerging family of two-dimensional transition metal boride materials, are gaining prominence in alkali metal-ion battery research owing to their distinctive stratified architecture, enhanced charge transport properties, and exceptional electrochemical durability. This analysis provides a comprehensive examination of morphological characteristics and fabrication protocols for MBenes, with particular focus on strategies for optimizing energy storage metrics through controlled adjustment of interlayer distance and tailored surface modifications. The discussion highlights these materials’ unique capability to host substantial alkali metal ions, translating to exceptional longevity during charge–discharge cycling and remarkable high-current performance in both lithium and sodium battery systems. Current obstacles to materials development are critically evaluated, encompassing precision control in nanoscale synthesis, reproducibility in large-scale production, enhancement of thermodynamic stability, and eco-friendly processing requirements. Prospective research pathways are proposed, including sustainable manufacturing innovations, atomic-level structural tailoring through computational modeling, and expansion into hybrid energy storage-conversion platforms. By integrating fundamental material science principles with practical engineering considerations, this work seeks to establish actionable frameworks for advancing MBene-based technologies toward next-generation electrochemical storage solutions with enhanced energy density and operational reliability.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2831Mbenemetal-ion batteriestwo-dimensional materialsenergy storageelectrode engineering |
| spellingShingle | Zixin Li Yao Hu Haihui Lan Huicong Xia Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries Molecules Mbene metal-ion batteries two-dimensional materials energy storage electrode engineering |
| title | Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries |
| title_full | Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries |
| title_fullStr | Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries |
| title_short | Unlocking the Potential of MBenes in Li/Na-Ion Batteries |
| title_sort | unlocking the potential of mbenes in li na ion batteries |
| topic | Mbene metal-ion batteries two-dimensional materials energy storage electrode engineering |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2831 |
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