Two-dimensional metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes): preparation, property, and applications in cancer therapy
Dong Lu Ming,
Ye Cui,
Zheng Lin Lin,
Gao Zhong Feng,
Xia Fan
Affiliations
Dong Lu Ming
Collaborative Innovation Center of Tumor Marker Detection Technology, Equipment and Diagnosis-Therapy Integration in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Feixian Campus, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong 276005, P.R. China
Ye Cui
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
Zheng Lin Lin
Collaborative Innovation Center of Tumor Marker Detection Technology, Equipment and Diagnosis-Therapy Integration in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Feixian Campus, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong 276005, P.R. China
Gao Zhong Feng
Collaborative Innovation Center of Tumor Marker Detection Technology, Equipment and Diagnosis-Therapy Integration in Universities of Shandong, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Feixian Campus, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong 276005, P.R. China
Xia Fan
Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P.R. China
Transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes), which comprise a rapidly growing family of two-dimensional materials, have attracted extensive attention of the scientific community, owing to its unique characteristics of high specific surface area, remarkable biocompatibility, and versatile applications. Exploring different methods to tune the size and morphology of MXenes plays a critical role in their practical applications. In recent years, MXenes have been demonstrated as promising nanomaterials for cancer therapy with substantial performances, which not only are helpful to clarify the mechanism between properties and morphologies but also bridge the gap between MXene nanotechnology and forward-looking applications. In this review, recent progress on the preparation and properties of MXenes are summarized. Further applications in cancer therapy are also discussed. Finally, the current opportunities and future perspective of MXenes are described.
