Perspectives on solution processing of two-dimensional MXenes

Since the discovery of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides, known as MXenes, research on these wonder 2D inorganic compounds has become increasingly intensified with their members quickly expanding. MXenes' state-of-the-art applications are heavily dependent processing strategies manufacturing methods. Nevertheless, solution MXenes not been comprehensively reviewed. This review summarizes progress regarding over past decade well outlines key perspectives for future scalable strategies. Etching MAX phases delamination MXene briefly introduced. Rheological properties dispersions wetting inks, which crucial achievement high-resolution printing homogeneous coating, discussed in detail. We have ink formulation fine-tuning to match that targeted substrates yield efficient yet high-quality printed/coated films/structures. As such, we demonstrate a “map guidelines” solution-based toward high-performance applications, such electrochemical energy storage, conductive electrodes, electromagnetic interference shielding, so on.