Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(1), P. 1 - 22
Published: Oct. 15, 2023
ABSTRACTAs
a
result
of
nanotechnological
evolution,
nanomaterials
(NMs)
have
become
pivotal
to
novel
developments
in
all
facets
human
endeavors.
As
their
enchanting
physically
and
chemically
affiliated
features,
these
NMs
garnered
great
attention
the
industrial
academic
segments
include
single
elemental
mono-layered
crystals,
referred
as
Xenes
(graphene,
borophene,
phosphorene
silicene),
modified
single-elemental
layered
crystal
derivatives
MXenes
(M-X)
(Ti2CO2,
Ti3C2Tx,
Ti3C2),
Xanes
(graphene
borophane),
transitional
metallic
halides
(CrI3),
semiconducting
insulating
entities
groups
III−V
(boron
nitride),
dichalcogenides
(TaSe2
MoS2),
organically−inorganically
hybridized
perovskites
(Pb(C4H9NH3)2I4),
well
post-transitional
chalcogenides
(GaS
GaSe).
(M-X),
amongst
attracted
remarkable
interests
because
prolific
features
effective
functionalization
polymeric
matrices
for
enhanced
flame
retardancy,
thermal,
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
(EMI
SE),
mechanical
electrochemical
features.
Therefore,
this
elucidation
explores
newly
emerging
construction,
characterization,
especially
EMI
SE,
multifarious
uses
M-X@polymeric
nanoarchitectures.KEYWORDS:
ElectrochemicalelectromagneticMxenepolymeric
nanoarchitecturespolymeric
Highlights
Effective
SE
M-X/polymeric
nanoarchitecturesTi3C2Tx
M-X/Carbon
fiber
fabric/Thermoplastic
polyurethane
nanoarchitectures
efficient
applicationsMXene/cellulose
nanofiber
SEM-X/Aramid
Fiber
Electromagnetic
Interference
Shielding
PapersMXene-based
composite
films
SEAcknowledgmentsThe
author
acknowledges
Nnamdi
Azikiwe
University,
Awka,
Anambra
State,
Nigeria.Authors'
contributionsThis
paper
was
conceptualized
completely
written
by
Engr.
Dr.
Christopher
Igwe
Idumah.Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
reported
author(s).Additional
informationFundingNo
funding
is
reported.Notes
on
contributorsChristopher
IdumahEngr.
Idumah
obtained
his
Ph.D.in
Polymer
Engineering,
Distinction
(Universiti
Teknologi
Malaysia),
M.Eng
(The
Manchester
England,
UK),
B.Eng.
(FUTO,
Nigeria).
He
trained
Robert
Gordon
Aberdeen
SPDC
Nigeria
(SITP1).
presently
Lecturer
with
has
been
ranked
world
Top
2%
Scientists
(2020-2022)
Stanford
USA.Felicitas
U
IwuchukwuFelicitas
U.
Iwuchukwu
Doctoral
Researcher
Clemson
Department
Industrial
South
Carolina,
USA
Lecturer,
Chemical
UNIZIK,
Nigeria.Ifeanyi
OkoyeIfeanyi
Okoye
Hull
Hull,
UK.James
Ekuma
OgbuAssc.
Prof.
James
Ogbu
Reader
Technology
Vocational,
Ebonyi
State
Abakaliki,
Nigeria.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 4191 - 4250
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
design
strategies
and
internal
mechanisms
of
MXene-based
materials
in
flexible
energy
storage
devices
are
comprehensively
introduced.
Besides,
the
current
trends,
limitations,
future
outlooks
proposed.
Giant,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 100209 - 100209
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Additive
manufacturing
(AM)
aka
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
has
been
a
well-established
and
unparalleled
technology,
which
is
expanding
the
boundaries
of
materials
science
exhibiting
an
enormous
potential
to
fabricate
intricate
geometries
for
healthcare,
electronics,
construction
sectors.
In
contemporary
era,
combination
AM
technology
stimuli-responsive
hydrogels
(SRHs)
helps
create
dynamic
functional
structures
with
extreme
accuracy,
are
capable
changing
their
shape,
functional,
or
mechanical
properties
in
response
environmental
cues
such
as
humidity,
heat,
light,
pH,
magnetic
field,
electric
etc.
3D
SRHs
permits
creation
on-demand
dynamically
controllable
shapes
excellent
control
over
various
self-repair,
self-assembly,
multi-functionality,
These
accelerate
researchers
think
unthinkable
applications.
Additively
manufactured
objects
have
shown
applications
like
tissue
engineering,
drug
delivery,
soft
robots,
sensors,
other
biomedical
devices.
The
current
review
provides
recent
progress
SRHs,
more
focus
on
techniques,
stimuli
mechanisms,
shape
morphing
behaviors,
Finally,
trends
future
roadmap
additively
smart
different
also
presented,
will
be
helpful
research.
This
holds
great
promise
providing
fundamental
knowledge
about
diverse
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 10633 - 10645
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
High-performance
flexible
strain
sensors
with
synergistic
and
outstanding
thermal
regulation
function
are
poised
to
make
a
significant
impact
on
next-generation
multifunctional
sensors.
However,
it
has
long
been
intractable
optimize
the
sensing
performance
high
conductivity
simultaneously.
Herein,
novel
sandwich-like
sensor
advanced
capability
was
prepared
by
assembling
electrospun
thermoplastic
polyurethane
(TPU)
fibrous
membrane,
MXene
layer,
TPU/boron
nitride
nanosheet
(BNNS)
composite
films.
The
as-prepared
demonstrates
wide
working
range
(∼100%
strain),
an
ultrahigh
gauge
factor
(2080.9),
satisfactory
reliability.
Meanwhile,
benefiting
from
uniform
dispersion
promising
orientation
of
BNNSs
in
TPU
composites,
possesses
1.5
W·m–1·K–1,
guaranteeing
wearer
comfort.
Additionally,
unique
structure
endows
stretchability,
breathability,
biocompatibility,
tunable
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
performances.
Furthermore,
integrated
wireless
motion
monitoring
device
based
this
is
rationally
designed.
It
exhibits
fast
response
time,
recognition
range,
ability
maintain
skin
temperature
during
prolonged
physical
activity.
These
encouraging
findings
provide
new
feasible
approach
designing
high-performance
versatile
broad
applications
wearable
technology.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 32 - 32
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
New
production
technologies
have
transformed
modern
engineering
fields,
including
electronics,
mechanics,
robotics,
and
biomedicine.
These
advancements
led
to
the
creation
of
smart
materials
such
as
alloys,
polymers,
gels
that
respond
various
stimuli.
This
review
focuses
on
(SMs),
their
variety
fabrication
techniques,
can
be
used
construct
three-
or
four-dimensional
structures.
The
mechanisms
designs
materials,
limitations
current
printing
technologies,
perspectives
for
future
uses
are
also
discussed
in
this
review.
printed
expected
a
major
impact
design
real-world
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(24)
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
Designing
nanocomposite
hydrogels
with
oriented
nanosheets
has
emerged
as
a
promising
toolkit
to
achieve
preferential
performances
that
go
beyond
their
disordered
counterparts.
Although
current
fabrication
strategies
via
electric/magnetic
force
fields
have
made
remarkable
achievements,
they
necessitate
special
properties
of
and
suffer
from
an
inferior
orientation
degree
nanosheets.
Herein,
facile
universal
approach
is
discovered
elaborate
MXene‐based
highly
oriented,
heterogeneous
architecture
by
virtue
supergravity
replace
conventional
fields.
The
key
such
leverage
bidirectional,
force‐tunable
attributes
containing
coupled
orthogonal
shear
centrifugal
field
for
steering
high‐efficient
movement,
pre‐orientation,
stacking
MXene
in
the
bottom.
Such
synergetic
effect
allows
yielding
high‐orientation
MXene‐rich
layer
(orientation
degree,
f
=
0.83)
polymer‐rich
layer.
authors
demonstrate
high‐orientation,
deliver
extraordinary
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
effectiveness
55.2
dB
at
12.4
GHz
yet
using
super‐low
0.3
wt%,
surpassing
most
hydrogels‐based
materials.
This
versatile
supergravity‐steered
strategy
can
be
further
extended
arbitrary
including
MoS
2
,
GO,
C
3
N
4
offering
paradigm
development
nanocomposites.
SmartMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Abstract
It
is
still
a
huge
challenge
to
introduce
effective
crack‐healing
ability
into
energetic
composites
with
high
oxidizer
content.
In
this
article,
poly(urea‐urethane)
elastomer
was
prepared
by
the
polycondensation
reaction
of
glycidyl
azido
polymer
(GAP),
isophorone
diisocyanate
(IPDI),
and
2‐aminophenyl
disulfide
(2‐APD).
structure,
hybrid
dynamic
lock,
including
multilevel
H‐bonds
bonds,
not
only
provides
abundant
interactions
promotes
chain
diffusion,
but
also
enhances
physical
crosslinking
density.
Such
unique
design
fabricated
robust
tensile
strength
(0.72
MPa),
stretchability
(1631%),
outstanding
toughness
(8.95
MJ/m
3
)
in
field
polymers.
Meanwhile,
exhibited
self‐healing
efficiency
(98.4%
at
60
°C)
heat
release
(
Q
=
1750.46
J/g).
Experimental
theoretical
results
adequately
explain
mechanism,
particularly
role
units.
The
high‐solid
content
(80
wt%)
based
on
presented
micro‐defect
(97.8%)
recycling
without
loss
mechanical
performance.
development
smart
excellent
recyclable
meaningful
way
for
wide
range
applications
materials.
SmartMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Abstract
The
escalating
demands
for
smart
biomedical
systems
ignite
a
significantly
growing
influence
of
three‐dimensional
(3D)
printing
technology.
Recognized
as
revolutionary
and
potent
fabrication
tool,
3D
possesses
unparalleled
capabilities
generating
customized
functional
devices
boasting
intricate
meticulously
controlled
architectures
while
enabling
the
integration
multiple
materials.
These
distinctive
advantages
arouse
inclination
toward
customization
miniaturization,
thereby
facilitating
development
cutting‐edge
systems.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
prevalent
technologies
employed
in
applications
are
presented.
Moreover,
focused
attention
is
paid
to
latest
advancements
harnessing
fabricate
systems,
with
specific
emphasis
on
exemplary
ongoing
research
encompassing
examination
treatment
well
veterinary
medicine.
addition
illuminating
promising
potential
inherent
rapidly
evolving
field,
prevailing
challenges
impeding
its
further
progression
also
discussed.
By
shedding
light
recent
achievements
persisting
obstacles,
review
aims
inspire
future
breakthroughs
realm
