Novel Trends in MXene/Conducting Polymeric Hybrid Nanoclusters

Presently, an emerging class of two-dimensional transitional metallic (M) carbides or nitrides (X) referred as 2-D MXene (M–X) has emerged and adjudged effective for energy storage gadgets. This paper elaborates on novel trends in production of conducting polymers (CP)/MXene (MX) hybrid nanoclusters/nanoarchitectures for energy storage electrodes/devices. Due to escalating quest for micro-electronics for wearables and flexible electronics, increased focus has been given to micro-supercapacitors (MSCs). Appropriate electrode material selection constitutes a fundamental choice in design and fabrication of MSCs. Hence, special focus is allotted to novel trends in MX/polyaniline (PAN), MX/polypyrrole (PPy), and MX/Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) nanoarchitectures for energy storage applications especially for MSCs, metal-ion batteries and other energy storage systems. Further elucidation is given to emerging spheres and issues confronting these devices for effective energy storage functions, in addition to prospects for enhancing their performances.