Recent trends and emerging challenges in two‐dimensional materials for energy harvesting and storage applications

Abstract

Abstract By itself, the physics of two‐dimensional (2D) materials are often fascinating. All the atoms of these elemental 2D materials are exposed to the surface, making it relatively easier to tune the structure and physical properties of the materials using surface treatments. The discovery of graphene has sparked a flurry of research into graphene‐related 2D materials such as silicene, germanene (a hexagonal network of silicon and germanium), stanene, borophene, and a zoo of other 2D materials. In this article, the discussion is on the 2D materials, the synthesis methods of the 2D materials, and the energy applications of the 2D materials.