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This research explores the structural and activity characteristics of MXene quantum dots in catalysis and energy conversion.

February 9, 2026Nanoscale Advances10 citationsOpen Access

MXene Quantum Dots in Catalysis and Energy Conversion: Structure–Activity Insights and Emerging Prospects

RARuchi AgarwallaNorth East Institute of Science and Technology RBRohan BezboruahNorth East Institute of Science and Technology LSL.R. SaikiaNorth East Institute of Science and Technology

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This research explores the structural and activity characteristics of MXene quantum dots in catalysis and energy conversion.
Analyzed the structural properties of MXene quantum dots.
Evaluated electronic states due to quantum confinement.
Investigated the effect of surface-to-volume ratio on catalytic performance.
MXene quantum dots showed enhanced catalytic activity compared to conventional materials.
Quantum confinement led to unique electronic states that improve energy conversion efficiency.
The high surface-to-volume ratio facilitated better reaction dynamics in catalysis.

Abstract

MXene quantum dots (MQDs) have emerged as a promising nanoscale platform for sustainable energy conversion. Owing to quantum confinement, MQDs exhibit discrete electronic states and a high surface-to-volume ratio, while...

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