Recent Advances in MXene-Based Fibers: Fabrication, Performance, and Application

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Flexible Electronics

Background:

• Two-dimensional transition metal carbide/nitrides (MXenes) are gaining attention for their diverse structures and excellent properties.
• MXene sheets' hydrophilic functional groups facilitate assembly into macroscopic fibers and composites.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review MXene fibers, covering fabrication, structure, properties, and applications in flexible electronics.
• To analyze synthesis methods, focusing on wet spinning, and explore structure-property relationships.
• To discuss advancements in MXene fibers for wearable electronics and future development challenges.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on MXene fiber synthesis, characterization, and applications.
• Analysis of fabrication techniques, particularly wet spinning.
• Exploration of structure-property relationships in MXene fibers.

Main Results:

• MXene fibers can be fabricated using various methods, with wet spinning being a key technique.
• The microstructure of MXene fibers directly influences their mechanical and electrical properties.
• Significant progress has been made in applying MXene fibers to wearable electronic devices.

Conclusions:

• MXene fibers offer a promising platform for advanced flexible and wearable electronics.
• Further research is needed to overcome challenges and realize the full potential of MXene fiber materials.
• Future developments will focus on optimizing fabrication and material properties for practical applications.