ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 4591 - 4600
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Solution
processing
of
two-dimensional
nanomaterial
inks
guarantees
efficient,
straightforward
fabrication
functional
films,
coatings,
flexible
devices,
etc.
Despite
the
excellent
solution
processibility
and
viscoelasticity
MXene
aqueous
inks,
formulation
nonaqueous
with
great
affinity
to
both
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
substrates
has
proven
quite
challenging,
limiting
practical
applications
MXenes
in
printing/coatings
on
various
substrates.
Here,
surface
chemistry
is
manipulated
by
asymmetrically
grafting
polystyrene
further
concentrating
flakes
into
additive-free
Janus
organic
inks.
The
modified
nanosheets
exhibit
hydrophilicity
one
side
hydrophobicity
other.
As
a
result,
ensure
broad
dispersibility
polar
nonpolar
solvents,
which
turn
greatly
extends
ink
shelf
life
slowing
down
oxidation
kinetics.
sheets
dispersed
toluene
at
room
temperature
remain
90%
initial
solids
after
1
month
storage.
engineering
formation
uniform
yet
firm,
large-area
coatings
or
These
demonstrate
improved
photothermal
properties
chemical
stability
as
well
good
electromagnetic
interference
shielding
performance.
This
strategy
provides
simple
cost-effective
way
promote
performance
electronics
variety
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(5)
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
Abstract
The
large
and
rapidly
growing
family
of
2D
early
transition
metal
carbides,
nitrides,
carbonitrides
(MXenes)
raises
significant
interest
in
the
materials
science
chemistry
communities.
Discovered
a
little
more
than
decade
ago,
MXenes
have
already
demonstrated
outstanding
potential
various
applications
ranging
from
energy
storage
to
biology
medicine.
past
two
years
witnessed
increased
experimental
theoretical
efforts
toward
studying
MXenes’
mechanical
tribological
properties
when
used
as
lubricant
additives,
reinforcement
phases
composites,
or
solid
coatings.
Although
research
on
understanding
friction
wear
performance
under
dry
lubricated
conditions
is
still
its
stages,
it
has
experienced
rapid
growth
due
excellent
chemical
reactivities
offered
by
that
make
them
adaptable
being
combined
with
other
materials,
thus
boosting
their
performance.
In
this
perspective,
most
promising
results
area
MXene
tribology
are
summarized,
future
important
problems
be
pursued
further
outlined,
methodological
recommendations
could
useful
for
experts
well
newcomers
research,
particular,
emerging
tribology,
provided.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(14)
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
The
mutations
of
bacteria
due
to
the
excessive
use
antibiotics,
and
generation
antibiotic-resistant
have
made
development
new
antibacterial
compounds
a
necessity.
MXenes
emerged
as
biocompatible
transition
metal
carbide
structures
with
extensive
biomedical
applications.
This
is
related
MXenes'
unique
combination
properties,
including
multifarious
elemental
compositions,
2D-layered
structure,
large
surface
area,
abundant
terminations,
excellent
photothermal
photoelectronic
properties.
focus
this
review
application
MXenes,
which
has
attracted
attention
researchers
since
2016.
A
quick
overview
synthesis
strategies
provided
then
summarizes
effect
various
factors
(including
structural
optical
charges,
flake
size,
dispersibility)
on
biocidal
activity
MXenes.
main
mechanisms
for
deactivating
by
are
discussed
in
detail
rupturing
bacterial
membrane
sharp
edges
nanoflakes,
generating
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
bacteria.
Hybridization
other
organic
inorganic
materials
can
result
improved
activities
different
applications
such
wound
dressings
water
purification.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
MXene
nanomaterials
agents
presented.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(2)
Published: Nov. 22, 2022
Abstract
MXene
emerged
as
decent
2D
material
and
has
been
exploited
for
numerous
applications
in
the
last
decade.
The
remunerations
of
ideal
metallic
conductivity,
optical
absorbance,
mechanical
stability,
higher
heterogeneous
electron
transfer
rate,
good
redox
capability
have
made
a
potential
candidate
biosensing
applications.
hydrophilic
nature,
biocompatibility,
antifouling,
anti‐toxicity
properties
opened
avenues
to
perform
vitro
vivo
analysis.
In
this
review,
concept,
operating
principle,
detailed
mechanism,
characteristic
are
comprehensively
assessed
compiled
along
with
breakthroughs
fabrication
conjugation
strategies
development
unique
electrochemical
biosensors.
Further,
current
challenges
summarized
suggested
future
aspects.
This
review
article
is
believed
shed
some
light
on
will
open
new
opportunities
advanced
translational
application
bioassays.
Symmetry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2232 - 2232
Published: Oct. 24, 2022
MXene,
2D
transition
metal
carbides,
nitrides,
and
carbonitrides
with
a
unique
structure,
inspired
series
of
function
applications
related
to
energy
storage
conversion,
biometrics
sensing,
lighting,
purification,
separation.
Its
surface
terminations
are
confined
by
the
adjacent
MXene
layers,
form
planar
space
symmetrical
surfaces,
which
is
similar
nanoreactor
that
can
be
utilized
determined
MXene’s
function.
Based
on
working
principle,
interface
play
critical
roles
in
ion
intercalation,
physical/chemical
adsorption,
chemical
reaction
process,
show
significant
effects
properties
functions.
Although
there
have
been
some
reviews
less
attention
has
paid
underlying
principle
involved
chemistry,
controllable
design,
resultant
properties.
Herein,
regulation
methods,
characterization
techniques,
were
summarized
understand
effects,
relationship
between
We
expected
this
review
offer
route
for
ongoing
studies
address
environment
guidelines
application.
EcoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: July 19, 2023
Abstract
Surface
chemistry
of
MXenes
is
significant
interest
due
to
its
potential
control
their
final
optoelectronic
and
physicochemical
properties,
address
the
oxidation
dispersion
stabilities
MXenes.
can
be
manipulated
by
either
MXene
synthesis
via
chemical
etching
or
post
surface
functionalization
method.
Although
numerous
reviews
have
explored
methods,
there
has
been
a
lack
focus
on
functionalization.
This
review
aims
fill
this
gap
summarizing
recent
advancements
in
chemistry,
elucidating
mechanisms,
future
perspectives
functionalized
We
discuss
organic
ligand
molecules,
such
as
salts,
catechols,
phosphonates,
carboxylates,
silanes,
which
employed
surface‐functionalize
through
covalent
non‐covalent
bond
interaction.
comprehensive
offers
valuable
insights
for
scientists
engineers
utilizing
across
diverse
applications,
including
EMI
shielding,
energy
storage,
electronics,
optoelectronics,
sensors.
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