MXene as SERS-Active Substrate: Impact of Intrinsic Properties and Performance Analysis

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Spectroscopy

Background:

• Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) relies on advanced active materials.
• MXenes have emerged as materials with remarkable physicochemical characteristics.
• The family of SERS-active materials is continuously expanding due to materials science advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically assess the potential of MXene structures for SERS applications.
• To analyze the historical development and evolution of SERS-active substrates.
• To examine the formation and structural properties of MXene structures.

Main Methods:

• Review of historical SERS substrate development.
• Detailed examination of MXene formation and structural properties.
• Analysis of MXene's physicochemical properties in relation to SERS.

Main Results:

• MXenes possess advantageous properties for SERS, including abundant surface functional groups.
• High electrical conductivity, flexibility, and large surface areas are key MXene features.
• Antibacterial activity is another notable characteristic of MXenes.

Conclusions:

• MXenes are a promising candidate for SERS-active substrates due to their unique properties.
• Optimizing MXene nanolayers for SERS requires strategic consideration of their features.
• Increased awareness of MXenes in SERS may unlock future application opportunities.