Research Progress on the Application of Two-dimensional Materials in Flexible Antistatic Fields

Static electricity presents a significant challenge in flexible applications—including protective clothing, wearable electronics, bionic robotics, and smart sensing—necessitating high-performance antistatic solutions. Two-dimensional materials (notably carbon nanotubes, graphene, and MXene) have emerged as core components for enhancing the antistatic performance of flexible systems, leveraging their exceptional conductivity and tunable interfacial characteristics. This work focuses on these three materials, transcending traditional methodological limitations. Grounded in percolation theory and interface science, we systematically and comprehensively compare their key performance dimensions in flexible antistatic applications for the first time. Critical dimensions analyzed include: conductive mechanisms, flexibility contributions, dispersion stability, processing compatibility, interfacial bonding strength, environmental stability, and optical transparency. This comparative analysis clarifies their respective applicability scenarios. Building on this multi-dimensional assessment, we identify critical technological bottlenecks and prospectively discuss future development directions: multi-functional integration, intelligent responsiveness, and green sustainability. Our analysis aims to provide scientific guidance and actionable insights to advance next-generation high-performance intelligent flexible antistatic materials.