journal article·2025-12Open access

Scalable Interfacial Design of CNT/MXene Hybrid Yarns for Durable and Flexible Supercapacitors

Thanapat Jorn‐am, Choong‐Hee Kim, Chalathorn Chanthad, Peerasak Paoprasert, Insik In, Seul‐Yi Lee, Soo‐Jin Park

Small· Volume 21· Issue 49

Abstract

Abstract Yarn‐type solid‐state supercapacitors hold immense promise for integration into wearable electronics, yet their development is often hindered by limited energy density and poorly defined nanoscale architectures. Conventional architecture typically involves random mixtures of 1D and 2D materials or film‐based designs, which lack interfacial uniformity and mechanical compliance. Here, a dimensionally programmed assembly strategy is reported in which 1D carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and 2D titanium carbide (MXene) are alternately deposited in a layer‐by‐layer fashion onto bio‐derived mulberry fiber paper (Korean traditional paper, KTP) via a scalable, binder‐free bar‐coating process. This design enables precise modulation of interlayer spacing, promotes structural integrity, and prevents MXene aggregation while preserving high charge mobility. The resulting CNT/MXene@KTP electrodes are motor‐twisted into yarn structures and integrated with a solid‐state PVA/H 2 SO 4 gel electrolyte to fabricate two‐ply all‐solid‐state supercapacitors with exceptional flexibility. Optimization of MXene deposition cycles led to a volumetric capacitance of 14 801 mF cm −3 and an energy density of 2.06 mWh cm −3 at 73.94 mW cm −3 . Beyond electrochemical metrics, the ordered 1D–2D heterostructure imparts superior mechanical durability and scalability, offering a compelling platform for next‐generation, textile‐integrated, self‐powered electronic systems.
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OpenAlex topics: MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

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Affiliations

Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science and Technology Thammasat University Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand

Department of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering Kyung Hee University Yongin 17104 Republic of Korea

National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Chemical Industry Institute Korea National University of Transportation Chungju 27469 Republic of Korea

Department of IT‐Energy Convergence (BK21 FOUR) Korea National University of Transportation Chungju 27469 Republic of Korea

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