Next generation MXene based materials for electrochemical sensor: A critical review


Ullah S., Nazir M. A., Saeed M. A., Ullah S., Hossain I., Assiri M. A., ...More

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE, vol.1321, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 1321
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.139830
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Compendex, INSPEC
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

MXene, an innovative two-dimensional layered material, exhibits significant potential in the realm of electrochemical sensing owing to its outstanding electrical conductivity, high biocompatibility, rich active sites, metallic conductivity and adjustable surface chemical properties. By combining MXene with other nanomaterials, synergistic and complementary effects can be achieved, leading to enhanced selectivity and sensitivity for electrochemical sensing applications. This makes MXene a promising material for various sensing applications in electrochemistry. This review article highlights different etching methods for the fabrication of MXene. It demonstrates the morphological features, synergistic effects, and unique characteristics resulting from various etching methods. Furthermore, this review article critically cover the application of MXene and MXene bases nanocomposites as electrochemical sensors for biomarkers (glucose sensors, H2O2 sensors, neurotransmitter sensor and cancer marker sensor) and environmental contaminants detection (pesticide sensors, phenol sensors, nitrite sensors and heavy metal ion sensors). This review article offers a comprehensive compilation of recent integrated research on the topic. Additionally, the current obstacles and future outlook are thoroughly examined.