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Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: A review.

Ghassan O A Al-Fakih¹, R A Ilyas², A Atiqah³

¹Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.

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Summary

Advanced functional materials combining nanocellulose and MXenes offer sustainable solutions. These novel composites leverage the unique properties of both materials for diverse applications, paving the way for eco-friendly innovations.

Keywords:

Advanced materials Functional nanomaterials High-performance materials MXene composites Nanocellulose Synergistic properties

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Sustainable Materials

Background:

Growing demand for sustainable materials drives innovation in renewable functional materials.
Nanocellulose, derived from cellulose, possesses desirable properties like high surface area, crystallinity, and mechanical strength.
Two-dimensional (2D) graphitic materials, such as MXenes, offer excellent conductivity and mechanical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the progress of advanced functional materials integrating nanocellulose and MXenes.
To highlight the potential of these hybrid materials in various applications.
To address challenges and explore future prospects of MXene/nanocellulose composites.

Main Methods:

Literature review of research on nanocellulose and MXene integration.
Analysis of the properties and applications of nanocellulose-MXene composites.
Discussion of synthesis strategies and characterization techniques.

Main Results:

Nanocellulose-MXene composites exhibit synergistic properties beneficial for advanced applications.
These hybrid materials show promise as building blocks, carriers, scaffolds, and reinforcing agents.
The integration enhances conductivity, mechanical strength, and surface area compared to individual components.

Conclusions:

MXene/nanocellulose composites represent a sustainable frontier in materials science.
Further research into these composites can unlock novel applications and eco-friendly solutions.
Addressing current challenges will accelerate the development and adoption of these advanced materials.