Ag@NbCT MXene composites for efficient photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin and fleroxacin antibiotics.

Two-dimensional (2D), MXenes' large surface area, great hydrophilicity, chemical stability, tunable electronic structure, and excellent electrical conductivity make them effective photocatalysts by enhancing light absorption and charge separation. To harness solar energy for photocatalysis, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), known for their catalytic properties, were incorporated into MXene sheets to synthesize Ag@NbCT composite by a cost-effective and straightforward electrostatic self-assembly method. The SEM images showed that Ag NPs were attached to the surface of 2D exfoliated MXene sheets.

Recent advances in the role of MXene based hybrid architectures as electrocatalysts for water splitting.

The development of non-noble metal based and cost-effective electrocatalysts for water splitting has attracted significant attention due to their potential in production of clean and green hydrogen fuel. Discovered in 2011, a family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have demonstrated promising performance as electro catalysts in the water splitting process due to their high electrical conductivity, very large surface area and abundant catalytic active sites. However, their-long term stability and recyclability are limited due to restacking and agglomeration of MXene flakes.