MXenes polymer composites/nanocomposites: High-strength multifunctional composite materials for water remediation and desalination

MXenes polymer composites/nanocomposites have emerged as promising materials for addressing pressing challenges in water remediation and desalination owing to their exceptional properties and versatile functionalities. The incorporation of MXenes into polymer matrices enhances the mechanical properties, conductivity, and adsorption capacity of the resulting composites, enabling efficient removal of contaminants and ions from water sources. MXenes-based nanocomposites offer multifunctionality, enabling simultaneous pollutant removal, antibacterial activity, and desalination capabilities. Scalability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term stability are some challenges associated, that need to be addressed for the widespread adoption of these materials in practical water treatment systems. Current challenges and limitations associated with MXenes polymer composites, including issues related to scalability, stability, and cost-effectiveness. Strategies to mitigate these challenges via differed advance researches has been reviewed that will help the scholar and scientist of material science and environmentalist for optimizing these composite architectures, enhancing material compatibility, and adopting or exploring novel fabrication techniques.