Recent advances in MXenes composites for electromagnetic interference shielding and microwave absorption

Abstract

The rapid development and widespread use of electronic devices have produced abundant electromagnetic waves, which affects the operation of other electronic equipment and even results in hazardous effects to human health. Therefore, lightweight, high-performance electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and microwave absorption (MA) materials are essential for controlling electromagnetic pollution and protecting the human body and other surrounding systems in civil or military applications. A new 2D MXene materials has attracted expanded attention latterly, which has special layered structure, large specific surface area, abundant natural defects and special metallic features. It has been extensively studied in electromagnetic interference shielding and microwave absorption. This paper introduces the synthesis methods and the characteristics of Ti3C2Tx MXene, and summarizes the latest research and applications of Ti3C2Tx MXene in the properties of electromagnetic shielding and microwave absorption in recent years. The prime novelty part of this review is to emphasize the effects of the synthesis process, structural design and the introduction of various materials to form different composites on the electromagnetic properties of Ti3C2Tx MXene. In the end, future prospects have been proposed to conquer the current barriers to prepare most progressive EMI shielding and MA materials for coming use objectively.