Recent advances in MXene-based composites for piezoelectric sensors

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Sensor Technology

Background:

• Piezoelectric sensors are vital across various sectors but limited by current material performance.
• Composite materials offer a solution by integrating piezoelectric elements with fillers.
• MXenes, a new class of 2D materials, possess unique properties beneficial for piezoelectric composites.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review MXene-based piezoelectric sensors.
• To analyze the influence of MXene composites on piezoelectric properties, synthesis, design, and applications.
• To identify challenges and future opportunities for MXene integration in piezoelectric sensors.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of existing literature on MXene-based piezoelectric sensors.
• Analysis of MXene composite structures and their impact on piezoelectric performance.
• Examination of various synthesis techniques and sensor designs incorporating MXenes.

Main Results:

• MXenes enhance piezoelectric properties due to their conductivity, strength, and surface area.
• Different MXene composites show varied effects on sensor performance.
• Various synthesis methods and structural designs are explored for MXene piezoelectric sensors.

Conclusions:

• MXene-based piezoelectric sensors demonstrate significant potential for high-performance applications.
• Addressing challenges in scalability, reproducibility, and stability is crucial for MXene adoption.
• MXenes offer a transformative pathway for next-generation multifunctional piezoelectric sensors.