journal article·2026-01

Advances in Emerging MBene‐Based Materials for Electrocatalysis

Zhixuan Zheng, Zhijie Cui, Wenchao Peng, Jiapeng Liu

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 9
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Abstract

Abstract With the development of renewable energy, electrocatalysis technology driven by clean electric energy has shown great potential in the field of energy conversion. In the electrocatalytic reaction process, the catalyst plays a crucial role. Therefore, the development of highly efficient catalysts with excellent performance is particularly critical and urgent for promoting the further development of electrocatalysis technology, realizing the efficient use of renewable energy, and building a sustainable energy system. In recent years, 2D materials have been widely applied in the field of electrochemistry. Thereinto, the emerging 2D transition metal borides (MBenes) possess unique structures, high electrical conductivity, and excellent catalytic activity, which shows great application potential in electrocatalytic reactions. This review recapitulates the structure, properties, and synthesis strategies of MBenes. Then, the research progress of MBene‐based materials for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO 2 RR), nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), and nitrogen oxide reduction reaction (NO x RR) are summarized. Furthermore, the challenges and future development of MBenes in the field of electrocatalysis are discussed. This review is intended to provide meaningful insights into the rational design and future development of MBene‐based catalysts for electrocatalytic reactions.
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OpenAlex topics: MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

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Affiliations

School of Chemical Engineering and Technology National‐Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Energy Conservation in Chemical Process Integration and Resources Utilization Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China

School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 China

Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education) Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · China Postdoctoral Science Foundation · Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin Municipality

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