Hybrid Advances (Apr 2024)
Exploring the synergistic potential of MXene-MOF hybrid composites: A perspective on synthesis, properties, and applications
Abstract
Hybrid composites incorporating MXenes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as highly promising materials across diverse domains, encompassing photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. These composite materials boast exceptional properties and showcase synergistic effects, resulting in augmented performance and the exploration of novel applications. The amalgamation of MXene and MOF components confers several advantages, including elevated surface area, tunable porosity, superb electrical conductivity, and chemical stability. These inherent attributes empower MXene-MOF hybrids to manifest enhanced catalytic activity, facilitate efficient charge transfer, and exhibit improved optical properties. Notably, these hybrid composites hold tremendous promise in addressing global challenges such as energy conversion and storage, environmental remediation, and biomedical applications. The unique properties and versatility inherent in MXene-MOF hybrids position them as ideal candidates for the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. Despite their immense potential, challenges persist, encompassing scalability, production costs, long-term stability, and the imperative for further optimization in synthesis processes. In this review article, we aim to illuminate the diverse synthesis strategies employed in crafting MXene-MOF hybrids, concurrently exploring their distinctive properties that render them exceptionally well-suited for a broad array of applications. Furthermore, this review accentuates the burgeoning applications of MXene-MOF hybrids, underscoring their potential to spearhead technological advancements across various disciplines. Through a nuanced exploration of synthesis methodologies and a detailed examination of their properties, this review seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of MXene-MOF hybrids, thereby fostering their judicious utilization in the pursuit of cutting-edge technological innovations.
