Leveraging MXenes for wearable bioelectronics

Abstract

In light of the growing challenges in public health, exacerbated by global pandemics and the increasing demands of an aging population, intelligent wearables utilizing advanced materials such as MXenes are emerging as crucial solutions to providing fresh insights into the real-time health monitoring and responsiveness. This review examines the synthesis, properties, and varied applications of MXene-based intelligent materials, underscoring their essential contribution to the advancement of wearable bioelectronics. It discusses a range of synthesis techniques, such as etching methods, with a specific emphasis on the benefits and drawbacks of different processing techniques, including electrospinning, wet spinning, and coating. MXene-based functional materials exhibit exceptional efficiency in sensing applications, including pressure, temperature, and humidity detection. They are also crucial for electromagnetic shielding and facilitating human-computer interactions. MXenes' versatility has led to their widespread adoption in the development of diverse wearable bioelectronics. Furthermore, the review addresses environmental and stability challenges associated with MXene synthesis, while emphasizing the potential of novel synthesis methods, the development of hybrid structures, and the expansion of application areas. In conclusion, it underscores the promising future of MXene-based wearables in modern technologies. Overcoming current challenges will unlock their transformative potential in the wearable technology sector, ushering in a new era of healthcare monitoring and interactive solutions.