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MXenes for Photonics
Journal article

MXenes for Photonics

Danzhen Zhang, Deesha Shah, Alexandra Boltasseva and Yury Gogotsi
ACS photonics, v 9(4), pp 1108-1116
20 Apr 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsphotonics.2c00040
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Abstract

optical properties; two-dimensional materials; plasmonics; photonics; MXenes
The diverse family of two-dimensional (2D) carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides of early transition metals called “MXenes” has been quickly growing, exhibiting excellent optical, electronic, and mechanical properties. Recently, many attractive characteristics of MXenes have been demonstrated, including plasmonic behavior, optical nonlinearities, and highly efficient photothermal conversion, enabling their successful utilization in a variety of optical and optoelectronic devices. In this article, we provide an overview of selected optical phenomena and related device applications of MXenes, such as plasmonics, photothermal effects, ultrafast optics, and nonlinear optics. We also provide a perspective on future research directions for realizing the full potential of MXenes for photonic applications. With the versatility of available compositions and their exceptional optical properties, MXenes have the potential to facilitate development of many novel tunable nanophotonic devices.

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Domestic collaboration
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Optics
Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
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