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Molecular dynamics simulations of ionic liquids confined into MXenes

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Author(s):
Sampaio, Abner M. ; Bi, Sheng ; Salanne, Mathieu ; Siqueira, Leonardo J. A.
Total Authors: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS; v. 70, p. 11-pg., 2024-06-07.
Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides known as MXenes have been extensively investigated as electrode material of electrochemical devices, including supercapacitors. Here we present a detailed computational study of ionic liquids in contact with Ti3C2F2, both at planar surface and under confinement. The simulations employ an extension of the constant potential model (CPM chi) that can properly deal with materials composed of chemical elements with different electronegativities. The average partial charges of MXene atoms calculated with CPM chi are in excellent agreement with the ones obtained by DFT calculations. The differential capacitance and the charging mechanisms are thoroughly analyzed for two ionic liquids with a common cation, [EMIM][BF4] and [EMIM][NTf2]. By varying the MXene interlayer dimension, the best performance in terms of charge storage is obtained in electrodes with 12.6 & Aring; spacing, with outperformance of [EMIM][BF4]-based cells. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/18125-0 - Computational study of materials with application in energy storage
Grantee:Leonardo José Amaral de Siqueira
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 22/11983-4 - Spectroscopy signal enhancement: nanomaterials, theory, and computer simulation
Grantee:Mauro Carlos Costa Ribeiro
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants