Researchers have successfully converted MXene, an innovative two-dimensional nanomaterial, into an even more potent one-dimensional structure: minuscule, scroll-shaped tubes. These newly engineered nanoscrolls are remarkably thin but retain exceptional conductivity. The process involves artfully coiling flat MXene sheets into hollow tubular forms, effectively crafting internal “superhighways” for efficient ion transport. This significant advancement promises to dramatically enhance the capabilities of various technologies, including high-performance batteries, sensitive sensors, and flexible wearable electronic devices.
Scientists turn MXene into tiny nanoscrolls that supercharge batteries and sensors
By Rupert Blackwood
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