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Bishweshwar Pant1,2,3, Mira Park1,2,3, Allison A Kim4
1Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea.
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|July 29, 2023
Summary
Two-dimensional MXenes offer unique properties for polymer nanocomposites. This review explores MXene synthesis, biological aspects, and their use in electrospun nanofibers for biomedical applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- MXenes are emerging 2D materials with unique layered structures and surface functional groups.
- Their electrical, optical, thermal properties, and dispersibility make them suitable for polymer nanocomposites.
- MXene-polymer nanocomposites combine MXene advantages with polymer flexibility and processability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review MXene synthesis methods.
- To discuss the biological characteristics of MXenes.
- To explore the synthesis and biomedical applications of MXene-incorporated polymeric nanofibers.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on MXene synthesis.
- Analysis of studies on MXene biological interactions.
- Compilation of research on MXene-polymer nanofiber fabrication and applications.
Main Results:
- MXenes possess properties beneficial for various applications, including biomedical.
- MXene-polymer nanocomposites leverage the strengths of both components.
- The integration of MXenes into electrospun nanofibers is a developing area with significant potential.
Conclusions:
- MXene-polymer nanofibers show promise for advanced biomedical applications.
- Further research into MXene-nanofiber interactions is crucial for unlocking their full potential.
- This review provides a foundation for future development in MXene-based biomedical materials.
