PHyS-2D-GraM · Printable Hybrid Micro-Supercapacitor Based on 2-D Inks using Graphene, TMDs and M-Xenes

Printable Hybrid Micro-Supercapacitor Based on 2-D Inks using Graphene, TMDs and M-Xenes

The rapid growth of flexible, wearable, and portable electronic technologies - particularly in healthcare monitoring, smart textiles, and energy systems - has created an urgent need for new materials that are lightweight, mechanically flexible, efficient, and compatible with scalable manufacturing. Conventional energy-storage technologies often struggle to meet these demands, limiting the performance, comfort, and sustainability of next-generation devices. This project addressed these challenges by focusing on two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, such as graphene, MXenes, and transition-metal dichalcogenides, which offer exceptional electrical, mechanical, and surface properties. However, single-material solutions often face limitations in stability, processability, or performance. The project therefore pursued hybrid 2D nanomaterials that combine complementary materials into integrated systems with enhanced functionality. The overall objective was to develop reproducible hybrid 2D nanomaterials, understand their fundamental properties, and translate them into printable inks suitable for flexible electronics and future energy-storage applications such as micro-supercapacitors. By targeting printable and solution-processable materials, the project supports scalable, low-waste manufacturing approaches aligned with European priorities in digitalisation, sustainability, and advanced materials. The expected impact lies in strengthening Europe’s knowledge base in functional nanomaterials, enabling future development of flexible energy-storage solutions for wearable healthcare, smart devices, and sustainable electronics. By identifying technical bottlenecks and knowledge gaps, the project also provides strategic direction for future research and innovation investments. The PHyS-2D-GraM project aims to develop printable hybrid micro‑supercapacitors by engineering advanced two‑dimensional MXene–TMD–Graphene nanocomposites and formulating them into versatile 2D inks for integration on flexible substrates. Specifically, it targets the controlled synthesis and fundamental characterization of these hybrid heterostructures, the preparation of solvent‑tunable nanocomposite inks, and the groundwork for flexible, printed micro‑supercapacitor architectures that can underpin next‑generation wearable energy‑storage and telehealth monitoring devices.

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