State-of-the-art progresses for Ti3C2Tx MXene reinforced polymer composites in corrosion and tribology aspects

Abstract

Ti₃C₂T_x MXene, a revolutionary 2D material, has shown bright prospects in various fields, including energy conversion and storage, electronic devices, electromagnetic interference shielding, catalysis, biomedicine etc. The large specific surface area, high electrical conductivity, abundant surface terminations, and the highest stiffness among all solution-processed 2D materials of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene make it a rising star in polymer composites. Not only have Ti₃C₂T_x MXene-based polymer composites come into prominence in sensing, energy storage, and photothermal conversion fields as is widely known, but they have also shown great potential in corrosion and tribology fields. Hence, this critical review provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis strategies, mechanical, and tribological properties of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene and the recent advances of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene reinforced polymer composites in corrosion and tribology aspects. The challenges of Ti₃C₂T_x-based polymer composites faced in corrosion and tribology fields are also summarized. This analysis of Ti₃C₂T_x-based polymer composites will stimulate a booming field including but not limited to corrosion and tribology, bringing Ti₃C₂T_x MXene from lab to engineering application.

Keywords: Corrosion; Polymer composites; Synthesis strategy; Ti(3)C(2)T(x) MXene; Tribology.