MXenes, 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides, have attracted attention in a wide range of applications including energy storage, electromagnetic interference shielding, electrode, catalyst, sensor, water purification. Despite their high conductivity and superior mechanical properties, the fabrication of conductive composite films has been limited to the matrix of hydrophilic polymers due to the surface groups of –OH, =O, F. However, the most common polymers have hydrophobic characters. To widen the properties of composite materials, the surface functionalities of MXene needs to be modified to compatible with the polymer matrix and dispersion media. In this presentation, the surface modification of MXene will be introduced. Also, the usage of the 2D materials into flexible and conductive composite films will be given. This surface modification technique and processing model would accelerate the research in the hybrid functional materials.

Flexible and conductive MXene-polymer nanocomposite films

2019 Fall National Meeting

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