Abstract

Recent advances in two-dimensional (2D) materials have led to the renewed interest in intercalation as a powerful fabrication and processing tool. Intercalation is an effective method of modifying the interlayer interactions, doping 2D materials, modifying their electronic structure or even converting them into starkly different new structures or phases. Herein, we discuss different methods of intercalation and provide a comprehensive review of various roles and applications of intercalation in next‐generation energy storage, optoelectronics, thermoelectrics, catalysis, etc. The recent progress in intercalation effects on crystal structure and structural phase transitions, including the emergence of quantum phases are also reviewed.

Highlights

  • Along with the emergence of nanotechnology, the study of lowdimensional materials has gained much attention due to some unusual material properties[1]

  • Intercalation-assisted exfoliation is an alternative for precursors that are sensitive to elevated temperatures and pressures

  • A significant limitation of intercalation-assisted liquid exfoliation is its suitability for 2D materials that have weak interlayer interaction, so that the insertion of foreign species further weakens/breaks the interlayer bonds

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Summary

INTRODUCTION

Along with the emergence of nanotechnology, the study of lowdimensional materials has gained much attention due to some unusual material properties[1]. Many studies are carried out INTERCALATION METHODS Electrochemical intercalation implementing electrochemical intercalation with an array of layered host materials and intercalants In this method, the intercalation process is driven by the widely used in most commercially available energy storage systems, application of external current or a voltage to the system, which this technology has some serious drawbacks, including high can be performed using a typical electrochemical cell setup in reactivity of the electrolyte in ambient conditions, dendrite growth which the roles of anode and cathode electrodes are played by from anode to cathode, and limited temperature range of operation.

Rajapakse et al 3
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Fabrication methods CVD Exfoliation

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