Research Projects

The demand for miniaturization and wearable electronics has led to the development of flexible energy storage devices, with MXene inks showing potential in energy storage, smart electronics, and healthcare. However, obtaining stable MXene inks is challenging due to the development of parent compound (MAX) and threats from oxidation, leading to poor stability and narrow inter planner distance tunability. This proposal aims to develop stable 2D MXene inks with variable inter planner distance, good stability, and long shelf life. The proposed method involves electrostatic repulsive interaction between charged polymer and surfactant, which increases the radius of gyration and increases inter-planner distance. Control over interplanar distance can significantly enhance the storage capacity of MXene-based flexible devices. surface passivation with few antioxidants can extend the stability and shelf life of MXene inks. Once the inks have long shelf-life, optimization of electronic devices will be achieved by tuning the concentration of inks, binders, and curing process. The desired architecture of MXene-based inks will be developed using roller or screen-printing techniques to transfer MXene inks into flexible devices for energy storage and sensor applications. The project aims to create a flexible electronic device with enhanced storage capacity and good sensing properties for wearable electronic applications.