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Advancing Energy Development with MBene: Chemical Mechanism, AI, and Applications in Energy Storage and Harvesting

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01941-8
Jai Kumar
School of Energy Science and Technology, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, People’s Republic of China
Nadeem Hussain Solangi
State Key Laboratory of Organic‑Inorganic Composites Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People’s Republic of China
Rana R. Neiber
Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People’s Republic of China
Fangyuan Bai
School of Energy Science and Technology, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, People’s Republic of China
Victor Charles
Department of Nanoengineering, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Pengfei Zhai
School of Energy Science and Technology, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, People’s Republic of China
Zhuanpei Wang
School of Energy Science and Technology, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, People’s Republic of China
Xiaowei Yang
School of Energy Science and Technology, Henan University, Zhengzhou 450046, People’s Republic of China

Corresponding Author: Xiaowei Yang

yangxw@sjtu.edu.cn

Nano-Micro Letters, Vol. 18 (2026), Article Number: 97

Abstract

MXene derivatives are notable two-dimensional nanomaterials with numerous prospective applications in the domains of energy development. MXene derivative, MBene, diversifies its focus on energy storage and harvesting due to its exceptional electrical conductivity, structural flexibility, and mechanical properties. This comprehensive review describes the sandwich-like structure of the synthesized MBene, derived from its multilayered parent material and its distinct chemical framework to date. The fields of focus encompass the investigation of novel MBenes, the study of phase-changing mechanisms, and the examination of hex-MBenes, ortho-MBenes, tetra-MBenes, tri-MBenes, and MXenes with identical transition metal components. A critical analysis is also provided on the electrochemical mechanism and performance of MBene in energy storage (Li/Na/Mg/Ca/Li–S batteries and supercapacitors), as well as conversion and harvesting (CO2 reduction, and nitrogen reduction reactions). The persistent difficulties associated with conducting experimental synthesis and establishing artificial intelligence-based forecasts are extensively deliberated alongside the potential and forthcoming prospects of MBenes. This review provides a single platform for an overview of the MBene’s potential in energy storage and harvesting.


Highlights:
1 Revealing the synergistic potential of MBene as an advanced material.
2 Comprehensive study into MBene chemistry and electrochemical efficacy.
3 The potential research for batteries, supercapacitors, CO2 reduction, and nitrogen reduction reactions is unveiled.
4 AI-driven predictions and limitations in experimental synthesis are addressed comprehensively.

Keywords

MBene MXene Energy storage CO2 reduction Nitrogen reduction reactions Artificial intelligence
Kumar, Jai, Nadeem Hussain Solangi, Rana R. Neiber, Fangyuan Bai, Victor Charles, Pengfei Zhai, Zhuanpei Wang, and Xiaowei Yang. 2026. “Advancing Energy Development With MBene: Chemical Mechanism, AI, and Applications in Energy Storage and Harvesting”. Nano-Micro Letters 18 (January):97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-025-01941-8.
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