{"title":"Light-emitting MXene quantum dots","authors":"A. S. Sharbirin, Sophia Akhtar, Jeongyong Kim","doi":"10.29026/OEA.2021.200077","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"MXene (Mn+1Xn) is an emerging class of layered two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are derived from their bulk-state MAX phase (Mn+1AXn, where M: early transition metal, A: group element 13 and 14, and X: carbon and/or nitrogen). MXenes have found wide-ranging applications in energy storage devices, sensors, catalysis, etc. owing to their high electronic conductivity and wide range of optical absorption. However, the absence of semiconducting MXenes has limited their applications related to light emission. Research has shown that quantum dots (QDs) derived from MXene (MQDs) not only retain the properties of the parent MXene but also demonstrate significant improvement on light emission and quantum yield (QY). The optical properties and photoluminescence (PL) emission mechanisms of these light-emitting MQDs have not been comprehensively investigated. Recently, work on light-emitting MQDs has shown good progress, and MQDs exhibiting multi-color PL emission along with high QY have been fabricated. The synthesis methods also play a vital role in determining the light emission properties of these MQDs. This review provides an overview of light-emitting MQDs and their synthesis methods, optical properties, and applications in various optical, sensory, and imaging devices. The future prospects of light-emitting MQDs are also discussed to provide an insight that helps to further advance the progress on MQDs.","PeriodicalId":19611,"journal":{"name":"Opto-Electronic Advances","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":15.3000,"publicationDate":"2021-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"34","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Opto-Electronic Advances","FirstCategoryId":"101","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.29026/OEA.2021.200077","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"OPTICS","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
MXene (Mn+1Xn) is an emerging class of layered two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are derived from their bulk-state MAX phase (Mn+1AXn, where M: early transition metal, A: group element 13 and 14, and X: carbon and/or nitrogen). MXenes have found wide-ranging applications in energy storage devices, sensors, catalysis, etc. owing to their high electronic conductivity and wide range of optical absorption. However, the absence of semiconducting MXenes has limited their applications related to light emission. Research has shown that quantum dots (QDs) derived from MXene (MQDs) not only retain the properties of the parent MXene but also demonstrate significant improvement on light emission and quantum yield (QY). The optical properties and photoluminescence (PL) emission mechanisms of these light-emitting MQDs have not been comprehensively investigated. Recently, work on light-emitting MQDs has shown good progress, and MQDs exhibiting multi-color PL emission along with high QY have been fabricated. The synthesis methods also play a vital role in determining the light emission properties of these MQDs. This review provides an overview of light-emitting MQDs and their synthesis methods, optical properties, and applications in various optical, sensory, and imaging devices. The future prospects of light-emitting MQDs are also discussed to provide an insight that helps to further advance the progress on MQDs.
期刊介绍:
Opto-Electronic Advances (OEA) is a distinguished scientific journal that has made significant strides since its inception in March 2018. Here's a collated summary of its key features and accomplishments:
Impact Factor and Ranking: OEA boasts an impressive Impact Factor of 14.1, which positions it within the Q1 quartiles of the Optics category. This high ranking indicates that the journal is among the top 25% of its field in terms of citation impact.
Open Access and Peer Review: As an open access journal, OEA ensures that research findings are freely available to the global scientific community, promoting wider dissemination and collaboration. It upholds rigorous academic standards through a peer review process, ensuring the quality and integrity of the published research.
Database Indexing: OEA's content is indexed in several prestigious databases, including the Science Citation Index (SCI), Engineering Index (EI), Scopus, Chemical Abstracts (CA), and the Index to Chinese Periodical Articles (ICI). This broad indexing facilitates easy access to the journal's articles by researchers worldwide.
Scope and Purpose: OEA is committed to serving as a platform for the exchange of knowledge through the publication of high-quality empirical and theoretical research papers. It covers a wide range of topics within the broad area of optics, photonics, and optoelectronics, catering to researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students alike.