Layered intercalation compounds: Mechanisms, new methodologies, and advanced applications

• Published in: Progress in materials science Vol. 109; p. 100631
• Main Authors: Laipan, Minwang, Xiang, Lichen, Yu, Jingfang, Martin, Benjamin R., Zhu, Runliang, Zhu, Jianxi, He, Hongping, Clearfield, Abraham, Sun, Luyi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Advanced application; Intercalation; Intercalation compound; Intercalation compounds; Intercalation mechanism; Intercalation methodology; Materials science; Optical properties; Organic chemistry; Two-dimensional material; Intercalation compound; Advanced application; Two-dimensional material; Intercalation methodology; Intercalation mechanism
• ISSN: 0079-6425; 1873-2208
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2019.100631

The structural characteristics of two-dimensional (2-D) materials result in unique physical, electronic, chemical, and optical properties, making them potentially useful in a wide range of applications. These unique properties can be fine-tuned and enhanced via intercalation, expanding the applications of various 2-D intercalation compounds to a much wider scope. This article aims to provide an overview of innovations in the field of intercalation chemistry of 2-D intercalation materials, as well as to highlight their leading applications. A brief perspective on the intercalation of 2-D layered compounds is provided, focusing on mechanisms, approaches, and influential factors involving intercalation. Insights into the potential applications, challenges, and future opportunities of 2-D intercalated materials are discussed.