Two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) based biosensing and molecular imaging

Abstract As a “star material”, 2D transition metal carbides and/or nitrides (MXenes) have tremendous potential applications in biosensor development and molecular imaging. MXenes have a lot of advantages due to their large specific surface, excellent electrical conductivity, adjustable band gap, and easy modification. MXenes that immobilized with DNA strands, proteins, enzymes, or other bioluminescent materials on the surface, have been used to measure small molecules with extraordinary sensitivity and remarkable limit of detection. This review provides an overview of most recent development in the synthesis, fundamental properties, biosensing, and molecular imaging applications of MXenes. We focused on molecular detection through MXene-based electrochemical properties their challenges and novel opportunities of MXenes in biological applications. This article will provide a guide for researchers who are interested in the application of MXenes biosensors.