MXene polymer nanocomposites: a review

MXenes are a relatively new and exciting class of two-dimensional materials, which offer a wide range of compositions and excellent properties including ease of dispersibility and metallic conductivity. These properties render them promising candidates for use as fillers in polymer nanocomposites. Herein, we review how MXene processing methods, their volume fraction, and their incorporation into polymer hosts impact the properties and performance of a wide variety of nanocomposites. Several challenges and barriers that remain are discussed. (C) 2020 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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MXenes are a promising class of two-dimensional materials with a wide range of compositions and excellent properties, making them potential fillers in polymer nanocomposites. The review discusses how MXene processing methods, their volume fraction, and their incorporation into polymer hosts impact the properties and performance of various nanocomposites, while also addressing remaining challenges and barriers.