Metal phosphorous trichalcogenides (MPCh3): from synthesis to contemporary energy challenges.

Metal phosphorous trichalcogenides (MPCh3): from synthesis to contemporary energy challenges. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2018 Oct 02;: Authors: Pumera M, Gusmão R, Sofer Z Abstract Layered two-dimensional (2D) materials have been establish as the most significant topic in materials science for the current decade, arising to their unique physical and chemical properties. From mono-element (graphene, phosphorene, etc.) to the more commonly found containing two (metal dichalcogenides) or even further elements. A distinctive class of 2D layered materials are the metal phosphorous trichalcogenides (MPCh3, Ch=S, Se), first synthetized in the late 1800s. Having an unusual intercalation behavior, MPCh3 were intensively studied in the 1970s for their magnetism and as secondary electrodes in lithium batteries but fell under the radar, until very recently being included in the loop of 2D nanomaterials. Considering their synthesis and most significant properties, the present uprising of reports related to water splitting catalysis and energy storage in discussed in detail. This review is intended as comprehensive baseline for the anticipated new wave of researchers who aim to explore these 2D layered materials advancements in their electrochemical energy applications. PMID: 30277638 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Angewandte Chemie - Category: Chemistry Authors: Tags: Angew Chem Int Ed Engl Source Type: research