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Bio-Functionalized MXenes: Synthesis and Versatile Applications.

Hossein Vojoudi¹, Masoud Soroush^1,2

¹Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.

Advanced Healthcare Materials

|May 5, 2025

Summary

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Bio-functionalized MXenes offer enhanced properties for biomedical and environmental applications. This review details synthesis, functionalization, and future research directions for these versatile nanomaterials.

Keywords:

2D nanomaterials MXenes biomedical applications bio‐functionalization surface functionalization

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Science

Background:

MXenes possess excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and tunable surface chemistry.
Bio-functionalization significantly enhances MXenes' biocompatibility and expands their application scope.
These advancements open new avenues in both biomedical and environmental fields.

Purpose of the Study:

To review synthesis and functionalization techniques for bio-functionalized MXenes.
To explore the diverse applications of these enhanced materials.
To identify research gaps and future directions.

Main Methods:

In-depth analysis of current literature on MXene synthesis and bio-functionalization.
Categorization of applications in biomedical and environmental domains.
Critical evaluation of existing research findings.

Main Results:

Bio-functionalization improves MXenes' biocompatibility and performance.
Applications span implantable devices, drug delivery, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, and sensing.
MXenes show promise in corrosion protection, water purification, and food safety.

Conclusions:

Bio-functionalized MXenes hold immense potential for advanced applications.
Further research is needed to address identified literature gaps.
This field is rapidly evolving with significant innovation opportunities.