Advances in Wearable Technology: MXene-Based Multifunctional and Biomedical Smart Textiles

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Textile Engineering

Background:

• MXenes are 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonatites with unique properties.
• Their mechanical flexibility, hydrophilicity, and conductivity are ideal for electronic textiles (e-textiles).

Purpose of the Study:

• To review MXene structures, synthesis, and surface chemistry for e-textile applications.
• To evaluate integration techniques and performance parameters of MXene-based e-textiles.
• To discuss challenges and future directions for MXene-integrated textiles.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on MXene synthesis and characterization.
• Analysis of various MXene integration techniques (e.g., dip coating, spray coating, printing).
• Evaluation of performance metrics for MXene-based e-textiles (e.g., conductivity, shielding effectiveness).

Main Results:

• MXenes offer tunable properties suitable for diverse e-textile applications.
• Integration methods impact scalability, homogeneity, and durability.
• MXene-based e-textiles show promise in sensing, energy storage, EMI shielding, and biomedical fields.

Conclusions:

• MXenes have transformative potential for next-generation smart fabrics.
• Addressing challenges in durability, biocompatibility, and large-scale production is crucial.
• Interdisciplinary approaches are key to realizing commercially viable MXene-integrated textiles.