As demand grows for high-performance sodium-ion batteries, the limits of traditional electrode materials in capacity and rate capability become more evident. Now, researchers from Sichuan University, SINANO-CAS, and Université de Toulouse, led by Prof. Zifeng Lin, Prof. Hui Shao, and Prof. Patrice Simon, have unveiled a breakthrough one-step elemental-tellurium etching strategy to produce Te-terminated MXenes. This work opens a scalable, fluoride-free route to next-generation 2D materials with superior sodium-storage properties.
Why Te-Terminated MXenes Matter
Innovative Design and Features
Applications and Future Outlook
This comprehensive study redefines MXene synthesis by merging controllable surface functionalization with green chemistry, delivering electrode materials that push sodium-ion technology toward higher energy and power densities. Stay tuned for more cutting-edge advances from Prof. Lin, Prof. Shao, and Prof. Simon’s teams!
Nano-Micro Letters
Experimental study
Tellurium‑Terminated MXene Synthesis via One‑Step Tellurium Etching
11-Aug-2025