MXenes Antibacterial Properties and Applications: A Review and Perspective
Nanjing Forestry University · University of Pennsylvania · +5 more institutions
Abstract
The mutations of bacteria due to the excessive use of antibiotics, and generation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have made the development of new antibacterial compounds a necessity. MXenes have emerged as biocompatible transition metal carbide structures with extensive biomedical applications. This is related to the MXenes' unique combination of properties, including multifarious elemental compositions, 2D-layered structure, large surface area, abundant surface terminations, and excellent photothermal and photoelectronic properties. The focus of this review is the antibacterial application of MXenes, which has attracted the attention of researchers since 2016. A quick overview of the synthesis strategies of…
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9Topics & keywords
- MXenes
- Nanotechnology
- Biocompatible material
- Photothermal therapy
- Materials science
- Nanomaterials
- Chemistry
- Clean water and sanitation