Synergistic advancements: Exploring MXene/graphene oxide and MXene/reduced graphene oxide composites for next-generation applications

Abstract

The exploration of MXene-graphene oxide (GO) and MXene-reduced GO (rGO) composites represents a significant leap forward in the development of advanced materials for next-generation applications. This review delves into the synergistic properties of MXene and GO, highlighting their combined potential to develop various technological fields. MXenes, with their unique two-dimensional structure and exceptional electrical conductivity, coupled with the remarkable mechanical strength and flexibility of GO, create composites with enhanced performance characteristics. These materials exhibit superior electrochemical properties, making them ideal candidates for energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and batteries. Additionally, their excellent thermal and mechanical properties open new avenues in the fields of electronics, sensors, and catalysis. This review seeks to explore the specific areas where MXene-(r)GO composites demonstrate exceptional promise, such as energy storage, sensing technologies, electromagnetic interference shielding, visible/infrared camouflages, and advanced materials development. These composites offer a promising pathway to address the growing demands for high-performance, multifunctional materials in various industrial sectors. This review aims to provide insights into the fundamental mechanisms driving the enhanced properties of MXene-(r)GO composites and to inspire further research and development in this exciting area of material science.