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Polylactic acid/MXene composites: A journey from structural properties to emerging multifunctional applications
Mohammad Hesam Alemi1, Amir Rostami2, Hossein Nazockdast1
1Department of Polymer Engineering and Color Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, P.O. Box 15875-4413, Iran.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
|May 29, 2026
Summary
This review highlights advancements in poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/MXene composites, focusing on structural properties and interfacial engineering for enhanced performance. Future research should address processing, longevity, and sustainability for these advanced materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Polymeric composites, especially poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites, are gaining attention for advanced material applications.
- Existing PLA variants often exhibit performance limitations.
- MXene integration offers a pathway to overcome these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress of poly(lactic acid)/MXene (PLA/MXene) composites, focusing on structural properties.
- To explore the role of interfacial engineering in enhancing PLA/MXene composite performance.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of PLA/MXene composites, guiding future research.
Main Methods:
- Review of fundamental MXene properties and their combination with PLA.
- Analysis of interfacial engineering strategies for stable interactions.
- Examination of various processing techniques including solution, melt mixing, electrospinning, and 3D/4D printing.
Main Results:
- PLA/MXene composites demonstrate significant improvements in mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.
- Interfacial engineering is crucial for achieving strong molecular affinity and high performance.
- Diverse properties like photothermal functionality, antibacterial activity, and electromagnetic interference shielding are enhanced.
Conclusions:
- PLA/MXene composites offer a promising platform for advanced applications due to tunable properties.
- Further research is needed in interfacial engineering, standardized processing, functional longevity, and sustainability.
- These composites hold potential for biomedical, electronics, energy storage, and environmental applications.
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