Recent advances in MXene-based electrochemical sensors for healthcare applications

MXenes, a class of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have garnered substantial attention due to their remarkable electrochemical properties synthesized via top-down and bottom-up approaches. The rapid advancement of electrochemical sensing technology inspires the development of innovative sensing platforms for healthcare applications. This review focuses on recent breakthroughs in MXene based electrochemical sensors, imposing their exceptional conductivity and surface area. We highlight scalable key synthesis methods, properties, and unique features of MXenes that make them promising materials for sensing applications. We discuss fabrication techniques and functionalization strategies for sensor optimization as MXene sensors provide versatile healthcare applications, including diagnostics and real-time monitoring. This review also emphasizes on the development of point of care devices integrated with machine learning for prompt accurate results. This review concludes by discussing current challenges and future prospects for advancing MXene-based electrochemical sensors for healthcare applications using machine learning aspects.