Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 1454 - 1461
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
2D-Ms
such
as
graphene,
C
3
N
4
,
and
MXene
have
attracted
significant
attention
due
to
their
excellent
physico-chemical
properties,
thereby
extensively
used
in
numerous
applications
including
biocidal
agents.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 6016 - 6063
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
2D
structures
have
numerous
attributes
that
make
them
effective
for
the
fabrication
of
sensing
devices.
The
aim
this
review
is
to
provide
an
update
on
recent
developments
in
field
sensor
devices
made
from
atomically
thin
materials.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(11), P. 7555 - 7576
Published: May 15, 2023
Layered
two-dimensional
(2D)
transition
metal
nitrides/carbides/carbonitrides
are
collectively
known
as
MXenes.
MXenes
the
most
explored
candidates
in
family
of
2D
materials
due
to
their
extraordinary
physicochemical
properties,
which
have
proved
be
beneficial
for
multifunctional
applications,
likely
electrochemical
energy
storage,
generation,
sensing,
photocatalysis,
etc.
In
MXene
family,
niobium
carbide
(Nb2CTx)
is
an
emerging
novel
member
finding
suitable
applications
its
unique
although
a
smaller
number
research
studies
been
conducted
on
this
particular
date
and
still
infancy.
The
Nb2CTx
has
attracted
great
scientific
attention
among
various
available
non-titanium-based
A
detailed
review
peculiar
characteristics
prominent
material
lacking
literature.
This
motivated
us
present
article
that
provides
outline
synthesis
exemplary
based
materials,
particularly
rechargeable
batteries
supercapacitors.
brief
description
crystal
structure
properties
included.
By
understanding
physics
chemistry
MXene,
can
tailored
specific
applications.
proclaims
future
efficient
electrode
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(4), P. 1795 - 1802
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Cytokines
are
essential
components
of
the
immune
system
and
recognized
as
significant
biomarkers.
However,
detection
a
single
cytokine
is
not
precise
reliable
enough
to
satisfy
requirements
for
diagnosis.
Herein,
we
developed
pattern
recognition-based
method
multiplexed
sensing
cytokines,
which
involves
three-color-emitting
boronic
acid-decorated
carbon
dots
(BCDs)
arginine-modified
titanium
carbide
(Ti3C2
MXenes)
sensor
array.
Initially,
fluorescence
signals
three
BCDs
were
quenched
by
Ti3C2
MXenes.
In
presence
intensity
was
restored
or
further
different
cytokines.
The
response
occurs
in
two
steps:
first,
acid
interacts
with
cis-diol
functional
groups
second,
arginine
headgroup
selectively
glycans.
By
exploiting
competing
binding
cytokines
toward
MXenes,
seven
their
mixtures
can
be
effectively
discriminated
at
concentration
20
ng
mL–1.
Furthermore,
our
array
demonstrated
an
excellent
performance
classifying
human
oral
cancer
saliva
samples
from
healthy
individuals
clinically
relevant
specificity.
noninvasive
offers
rapid
approach
analysis,
benefiting
early
timely
clinical
diagnosis
treatment.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(19), P. 3360 - 3360
Published: Sept. 27, 2022
MXenes
encompass
attractive
properties
such
as
a
large
surface
area,
unique
chemical
structures,
stability,
elastic
mechanical
strength,
excellent
electrical
conductivity,
hydrophilicity,
and
ease
of
functionalization/modifications,
which
make
them
one
the
broadly
explored
two-dimensional
materials
in
world.
MXene-based
micro-
nanocomposites/systems
with
special
optical,
mechanical,
electronic,
targeting/selectivity
features
have
been
for
cancer
nanotheranostics.
These
exhibit
great
diagnostic
therapeutic
potential
offer
opportunities
photoacoustic
imaging
along
photodynamic
photothermal
therapy.
They
can
be
applied
to
targeted
anticancer
drug
delivery
while
being
deployed
imaging/diagnosis
tumors/cancers
malignancies.
systems
functionalized
suitable
biocompatible
or
bioactive
agents
cellular
uptake
transferring
from
vascular
endothelial
cells
specific
localization,
high
auto-fluorescence
benefits
at
different
emission-excitation
wavelengths,
permitting
post-transport
examination
tracking.
The
engineering
improve
their
biocompatibility,
targeting,
bioavailability,
biodegradability
electrochemical
develop
multifunctional
theranostic
applications.
However,
challenges
still
persist
terms
environmentally
benign
fabrication,
up-scalability,
functionality
improvement,
optimization
conditions,
functionalization,
biodegradability,
clinical
translational
studies,
pharmacokinetics.
This
manuscript
delineates
recent
advancements,
opportunities,
important
pertaining
nanotheranostic
derivatives.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(49), P. 34562 - 34575
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
and
MXenes
have
demonstrated
immense
potential
for
biomedical
applications,
offering
a
plethora
of
advantages.
MXenes,
in
particular,
exhibit
robust
mechanical
strength,
hydrophilicity,
large
surface
areas,
significant
light
absorption
potential,
tunable
terminations,
among
other
remarkable
characteristics.
Meanwhile,
MOFs
possess
high
porosity
area,
making
them
ideal
protecting
active
biomolecules
serving
as
carriers
drug
delivery,
hence
their
extensive
study
the
field
biomedicine.
However,
akin
to
(nano)materials,
concerns
regarding
environmental
implications
persist.
The
number
studies
investigating
toxicity
biocompatibility
is
growing,
albeit
further
systematic
research
needed
thoroughly
understand
biosafety
issues
biological
effects
prior
clinical
trials.
synthesis
often
involves
use
strong
acids
temperatures,
which,
if
not
properly
managed,
can
adverse
on
environment.
Efforts
should
be
made
minimize
release
harmful
byproducts
ensure
proper
waste
management
during
production
process.
In
addition,
it
crucial
assess
into
environment
applications.
For
applications
MOFs,
several
challenges
exist.
These
include
fabrication
costs,
poor
selectivity,
low
capacity,
quest
stable
water-resistant
well
difficulties
recycling/regeneration
maintaining
chemical/thermal/mechanical
stability.
Thus,
careful
consideration
associated
with
utilization
vital.
addition
manufacturing
processes,
ultimate
fate
must
taken
account.
While
numerous
reviews
been
published
this
perspective
aims
shed
key
issues,
urging
researchers
conduct
field.
aspects
biomedicine
are
discussed,
focusing
main
outlining
future
directions.