MXenes-based materials: Structure, synthesis, and various applications

MXenes are two-dimensional materials that can be used in various fields due to their large surface areas, electronic possessions, high mechanical strength, hydrophilicity, and antibacterial properties. First, a summary of the structure and properties of MXenes is presented in this review. Efforts for delamination or exfoliation of MXene sheets are introduced. Because little research works have focused on the different roles of MXenes-based materials in tackling environmental pollution, this review concentrates on the importance of MXenes and their hybrids in eliminating environmental pollution, especially water. As can be seen in the following, MXene can help in various forms of membrane, absorbent, catalyst, and as a shield to eliminate environmental pollution. To build a basic understanding of remediation processes, the mechanism of pollutant removal in adsorption, degradation, and other remediation manners is discussed in detail.