Implementation of High-Capacity 3D Ti₃C₂T<i>_X</i> MXene Supercapacitors with Terminal Group Modification

Abstract

MXene is a highly latent capacity electrode material for supercapacitors, but its capacity limits its development. Herein, we have constructed an independently cross-linked three-dimensional (3D) Ti 3 C 2 T X MXene film (Zn-A-MXene) with a hydroxylation surface through a zinc ion (Zn 2+ ) and NaOH. The alkalization of NaOH is used to replace the –F functional group that is not conducive to electrochemical reactions and cross-link the MXene nanosheets through the electrostatic interaction of zinc ions. The synergistic effect can greatly improve the effective area of the electrode, the accessibility of the electrolyte, and the specific capacitance. The 3D Zn-A-MXene films exhibit an extremely high capacity (465.1 F g –1 at 1 A g –1 ). The all-solid-state flexible supercapacitor assembled using a 3D Zn-A-MXene thin film also has a high energy density of 9.55 Wh kg at a power density of 603.16 W kg. After 5000 cycles, the flexible supercapacitor still has 81.25% of its initial capacity, demonstrating good cycling stability. This work furnishes the innovative idea for constructing high-capacity MXene flexible supercapacitors.