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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Composite Engineering

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  • Nacre (mother-of-pearl) exhibits exceptional fracture toughness, serving as a model for high-performance composites.
  • Biomimetic approaches offer low-energy, non-polluting fabrication routes for advanced materials.
  • Two-dimensional (2D) carbon nanomaterials like graphene and MXene possess superior mechanical and electrical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review nacre-inspired high-performance 2D carbon nanocomposites (TDCNs).
  • To explore structural insights from nacre for designing TDCNs.
  • To summarize fabrication strategies, defect control, and applications of TDCNs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on nacre-inspired nanocomposites.
  • Analysis of structural features of nacre.
  • Summary of advanced assembly techniques for aligning 2D carbon nanosheets.
  • Investigation of void defect formation, characterization, and mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Nacre's hierarchical structure provides a blueprint for enhancing composite properties.
  • Advanced assembly techniques are crucial for achieving highly aligned 2D carbon nanosheets.
  • Void defects significantly impact mechanical properties and require careful management.
  • TDCNs demonstrate potential as replacements for traditional carbon fiber composites.

Conclusions:

  • Nacre-inspired TDCNs offer a promising pathway to next-generation high-performance composites.
  • Optimized fabrication and defect control are key to realizing the full potential of TDCNs.
  • Further research into applications and large-scale production is warranted.