METAL ION-INDUCED INTERCALATION AND ASSEMBLY OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES

Abstract

Since the successful exfoliation of monolayer graphene in 2004, tremendous progress has been achieved in fundamental studies and technological advancements in two-dimensional (2D) materials. Metal ions serve crucial roles in the ongoing development of 2D materials, from the exfoliation and delamination of 2D materials to their modification and functionalization, and the fabrication of 2D materials-based batteries or supercapacitors. This Ph. D. thesis aims to develop a deep understanding of the interaction between metal ions and 2D materials, particularly metal ion-induced intercalation and assembly, to address some of the challenges currently faced by the fabrication and application of 2D material-based energy storage devices.