Preparation of interconnected tin oxide nanoparticles on multi-layered MXene for lithium storage anodes.

MXenes, a novel class of two-dimensional (2D) materials known for their excellent electronic conductivity and hydrophilicity, have emerged as promising candidates for lithium-ion battery anodes. This study presents a simple wet-chemical method for depositing interconnected SnO nanoparticles (NPs) onto MXene sheets. The SnO NPs act as both a high-capacity energy source and a spacer to prevent MXene sheets from restacking.