Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 14, 2022
MXenes,
transition
metal
carbides
and
nitrides
with
graphene-like
structures,
have
received
considerable
attention
since
their
first
discovery.
On
the
other
hand,
Graphene
has
been
extensively
used
in
biomedical
medicinal
applications.
MXene
graphene,
both
as
promising
candidates
of
two-dimensional
materials,
shown
to
possess
high
potential
future
applications
due
unique
physicochemical
properties
such
superior
electrical
conductivity,
biocompatibility,
large
surface
area,
optical
magnetic
features,
extraordinary
thermal
mechanical
properties.
These
special
structural,
functional,
biological
characteristics
suggest
that
hybrid/composite
structure
graphene
would
be
able
meet
many
unmet
needs
different
fields;
particularly
medicine
engineering,
where
high-performance
mechanical,
electrical,
thermal,
magnetic,
requirements
are
necessary.
However,
hybridization
functionalization
should
further
explored
obtain
biocompatible
composites/platforms
properties,
stability,
multifunctionality.
In
addition,
toxicological
long-term
biosafety
assessments
clinical
translation
evaluations
given
priority
research.
Although
very
limited
studies
revealed
excellent
potentials
MXene/graphene
biomedicine,
next
steps
toward
extensive
research
detailed
analysis
optimizing
improving
functionality
a
industrial
outlook.
Herein,
synthesis/fabrication
methods
performances
composites
discussed
for
The
effects
these
on
human
cells
tissues
also
covered,
perspectives
more
successful
translational
presented.
current
state-of-the-art
biotechnological
advances
use
MXene-Graphene
composites,
well
developmental
challenges
prospects
deliberated.
Due
multifunctionality
MXene-graphene
hybrid
structures
can
open
up
new
horizons
healthcare
medicine.
ECS Sensors Plus,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 013601 - 013601
Published: March 1, 2022
Sensors
are
considered
to
be
an
important
vector
for
sustainable
development.
The
demand
meet
the
needs
of
future
generations
is
accelerating
development
intelligent
sensor-systems
integrated
with
internet
things
(IoTs),
fifth
generation
(5G)
communication,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
machine
learning
(ML)
strategies.
inclusion
2D
nanomaterials
IoTs/AI/ML
has
revolutionized
diversified
applications
sensors
in
healthcare,
wearable
electronics,
safety,
environment,
defense,
agriculture.
Owing
their
unique
physicochemical
characteristics
surface
functionalities,
borophene
MXenes
have
emerged
as
advanced
2D-materials
(A2M)
architect
future-generation
sensors.
ML-AI
based
theoretical
modeling
guided
research
A2M-sensors
economically
by
reducing
cost,
human
resources,
contamination.
flexible,
wearable,
intelligent,
biocompatible,
portable,
energy-efficient,
self-sustained,
point-of-care,
economical,
which
can
drastically
transform
conventional
sensing
This
review
provides
insight
state-of-the-art
A2M-based
physical,
chemical,
biosensor
efficiently
detect
chemical
species,
gases/vapors,
drugs,
biomarkers/pathogens,
pressure,
metal
ions,
radiations,
temperature,
light,
humidity.
Besides
fundamental
challenges
creating
a
gap
between
predictions,
practical-evaluations,
in-lab-technology,
commercial
viability,
potential
solutions,
field-deployable
prospects
addressed
realize
commercialization,
thereby
ensuring
ability
maintain
communities.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(26)
Published: March 29, 2022
Abstract
The
rapid
development
of
portable
flexible
electronic
devices
means
a
multifunctional
composite
film
with
excellent
thermal
management
capability,
high
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding,
and
strong
fire
safety
performance
is
urgently
required.
In
this
paper,
inspired
by
“brick–mortar”
sandwich
structure,
phase
change
capsules
(PCCs)
MXene
nanosheets
are
prepared.
Subsequently,
one‐step
vacuum‐assisted
filtration
method
used
to
fabricate
PCC/MXene/polyvinyl
alcohol
(PMP)
light‐to‐thermal
conversion
efficiency,
Joule
heating
generation,
safety,
EMI
shielding
effects.
superior
preparation
technology
endows
the
multi‐source
driven
capabilities
effectiveness
values
(43.13
dB).
addition,
PMP
exhibits
good
flexibility
enthalpy
(136.8
J
g
−1
).
Surprisingly,
film's
properties
improve
its
reliability
safety.
summary,
simple
technique
outstanding
overall
films
provide
broad
application
prospects
in
advanced
wearable
products.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(5), P. 1723 - 1772
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Defective
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
show
huge
potential
for
energy-related
fields.
This
review
overviews
the
formation/evolution
mechanisms
and
engineering
strategies
of
defects
in
2D
materials,
which
enable
enhanced
electrode
reaction
kinetics.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(20)
Published: April 15, 2022
High-performance
flexible
pressure
sensors
have
attracted
a
great
deal
of
attention,
owing
to
its
potential
applications
such
as
human
activity
monitoring,
man-machine
interaction,
and
robotics.
However,
most
high-performance
are
complex
costly
manufacture.
These
cannot
be
repaired
after
external
mechanical
damage
lack
tactile
feedback
applications.
Herein,
sensor
based
on
MXene/polyurethane
(PU)/interdigital
electrodes
is
fabricated
by
using
low-cost
universal
spray
method.
The
sprayed
MXene
the
spinosum
structure
PU
other
arbitrary
substrates
(represented
polyimide
membrane
filter)
act
sensitive
layer
interdigital
electrodes,
respectively.
shows
an
ultrahigh
sensitivity
(up
509.8
kPa-1
),
extremely
fast
response
speed
(67.3
ms),
recovery
(44.8
good
stability
(10
000
cycles)
due
interaction
between
electrodes.
In
addition,
hydrogen
bond
endows
device
with
self-healing
function.
can
also
integrated
circuit,
which
realize
This
MXene-based
sensor,
along
designing/fabrication,
expected
widely
used
in
detection,
electronic
skin,
intelligent
robots,
many
aspects.
Advanced Fiber Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 12 - 35
Published: Oct. 13, 2022
Abstract
Fiber
materials
are
highly
desirable
for
wearable
electronics
that
expected
to
be
flexible
and
stretchable.
Compared
with
rigid
planar
electronic
devices,
fiber-based
provide
significant
advantages
in
terms
of
flexibility,
stretchability
breathability,
they
considered
as
the
pioneers
new
generation
soft
wearables.
The
convergence
textile
science,
engineering
nanotechnology
has
made
it
feasible
build
functions
on
fibers
maintain
them
during
wear.
Over
last
few
years,
fiber-shaped
desired
designability
integration
features
have
been
intensively
explored
developed.
As
an
indispensable
part
cornerstone
great
significance.
Herein,
research
progress
advanced
fiber
is
reviewed,
which
mainly
includes
various
material
preparations,
fabrication
technologies
representative
studies
different
applications.
Finally,
key
challenges
future
directions
examined
along
analysis
possible
solutions.
Graphical
abstract
Small,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(7)
Published: Nov. 25, 2021
Abstract
Multiresponsive
flexile
sensors
with
strain,
temperature,
humidity,
and
other
sensing
abilities
serving
as
real
electronic
skin
(e‐skin)
have
manifested
great
application
potential
in
flexible
electronics,
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
Internet
of
Things
(IoT).
Although
numerous
sole
function
already
been
reported
since
the
concept
e‐skin,
that
mimics
features
human
skin,
was
proposed
about
a
decade
ago,
ones
more
capacities
new
emergences
are
urgently
demanded.
However,
highly
integrated
sensitive
multiresponsive
functions
becoming
big
thrust
for
detection
body
motions,
physiological
signals
(e.g.,
blood
pressure,
electrocardiograms
(ECG),
electromyograms
(EMG),
sweat,
etc.)
environmental
stimuli
light,
magnetic
field,
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)),
which
vital
to
real‐time
all‐round
health
monitoring
management.
Herein,
this
review
summarizes
design,
manufacturing,
presents
future
challenges
fabricating
these
next‐generation
e‐skin
wearable
electronics.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 9, 2023
Two-dimensional
transition
metal
carbides
and
nitrides
(MXene)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
microwave
absorption
(MA)
materials.
However,
they
also
some
drawbacks,
such
poor
impedance
matching,
high
self-stacking
tendency,
density.
To
tackle
these
challenges,
MXene
nanosheets
were
incorporated
into
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN)
nanofibers
subsequently
assembled
a
three-dimensional
(3D)
network
structure
through
PAN
carbonization,
yielding
MXene/C
aerogels.
The
3D
effectively
extends
the
path
of
microcurrent
transmission,
leading
to
enhanced
conductive
loss
electromagnetic
(EM)
waves.
Moreover,
aerogel's
rich
pore
significantly
improves
matching
while
reducing
density
MXene-based
absorbers.
EM
parameter
analysis
shows
that
aerogels
exhibit
minimum
reflection
(RLmin)
value
-
53.02
dB
(f
=
4.44
GHz,
t
3.8
mm),
an
effective
bandwidth
(EAB)
5.3
GHz
(t
2.4
mm,
7.44-12.72
GHz).
Radar
cross-sectional
(RCS)
simulations
employed
assess
radar
stealth
effect
aerogels,
revealing
maximum
RCS
reduction
perfect
electric
conductor
covered
by
aerogel
reaches
12.02
m2.
In
addition
MA
performance,
demonstrates
good
thermal
insulation
5-mm-thick
can
generate
temperature
gradient
over
30
°C
at
82
°C.
This
study
provides
feasible
design
approach
creating
lightweight,
efficient,
multifunctional
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(27)
Published: March 25, 2023
Abstract
Due
to
their
potential
applications
in
physiological
monitoring,
diagnosis,
human
prosthetics,
haptic
perception,
and
human–machine
interaction,
flexible
tactile
sensors
have
attracted
wide
research
interest
recent
years.
Thanks
the
advances
material
engineering,
high
performance
been
obtained.
Among
representative
pressure
sensing
materials,
2D
layered
nanomaterials
many
properties
that
are
superior
those
of
bulk
more
suitable
for
sensors.
As
a
class
inorganic
compounds
materials
science,
MXene
has
excellent
electrical,
mechanical,
biological
compatibility.
MXene‐based
composites
proven
be
promising
candidates
due
stretchability
metallic
conductivity.
Therefore,
great
efforts
devoted
development
sensor
applications.
In
this
paper,
controllable
preparation
characterization
introduced.
Then,
progresses
on
fabrication
strategies,
operating
mechanisms,
device
composite‐based
sensors,
including
piezoresistive
capacitive
piezoelectric
triboelectric
reviewed.
After
that,
material‐based
electronics
motion
healthcare,
artificial
intelligence
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
summarized.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(42)
Published: Sept. 2, 2022
Developing
bioinspired
camouflage
materials
that
can
adaptively
change
color
in
the
visible
and
infrared
(IR)
regions
is
an
intriguing
but
challenging
task.
Herein,
we
report
emerging
strategy
for
fabricating
dynamic
IR
by
controlled
situ
growth
of
novel
photopolymerizable
blue
phase
liquid
crystals
with
cubic
nanoarchitectures
onto
highly
aligned
MXene
nanostructured
thin
films.
The
resulting
MXene-integrated
3D
soft
photonic
exhibit
vivid
structural
colors
reversible
switching
between
a
bright
colored
state
dark
black
under
low
DC
electric
field.
As
illustration,
proof-of-concept
pixelated
devices
allow
pixel-controllable
electrochromism
are
demonstrated.
Furthermore,
free-standing
electrochromic
flexible
film
such
fabricated,
where
thermal
enabled
leveraging
superior
electrothermal
conversion
mid-IR
emissivity
nanomaterials.
