Advances in MXene Polymer Composites

Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-27620-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Advances in MXene Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications presents the latest developments in this important field. The book focuses on synthesis methods, characterization techniques, fundamental properties, and cutting-edge applications across various industrial sectors. The book addresses the unique properties and performance of these materials such as mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and surface properties. With practical case study examples, the book will explore innovative uses of these materials across various research domains. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, as well as manufacturers and other professionals who are working in the development of MXene-based polymer composites for a broad range of different industrial applications.

Autoren/Hrsg.

R, Sunaja Devi K.

Pinheiro, Dephan

Manickam, Sivakumar

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF MXENE POLYMER COMPOSITES
1. Overview of MXene Polymer Composites.
2. MXene Polymer Composites: Comparison with Traditional Polymer Composite Alternatives.
3. Techniques for Fabricating MXene Polymer Composites.
4. Properties of MXene Polymer Composites.

PART 2: APPLICATIONS OF MXENE POLYMER COMPOSITES
5. MXene Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors.
6. Advances in Battery Technology with MXene Polymer Composites.
7. MXene Polymer Composites in Photovoltaic Frontiers.
8. MXene Polymer Composites for Water Splitting.
9. Hybrid MXene Polymer Composites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding.
10. Environmental Remediation with MXene Polymer Composites.
11. MXene Polymer Composites as Electrochemical Sensors.
12. Fluorometric Sensors based on MXene Polymer Composites.
13. MXene Polymer Composites in Biomedical Applications.
14. Advances in MXene-based Nanocomposite Films.
15. Modelling the Potential of MXene-Polymer Composites.

PART 3: PROSPECTS AND PERSPECTIVES OF MXENE POLYMER COMPOSITES
16. Commercialisation, Industrial Integration, and the Circular Economy.
17. Safety, Toxicology, Environmental, and Ethical Considerations.
18. Challenges, Opportunities, and Emerging Trends.

Über Autor(innen)

R, Sunaja Devi K.
Dr. Sunaja Devi K. R. completed her Master's in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India, in 1999, and received her PhD in Chemistry from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India. She is currently working as a professor at the Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Her research interests include Nanochemistry, Organocatalysis, Material science, MXene, Photocatalysis, Energy storage and production. Throughout her career, she has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in journals and has 6 patents to her credit. According to Google Scholar, her h-index stands at 20 (Citations more than 1000). In addition, she also serves as a reviewer in several reputed peer-reviewed journals.

Pinheiro, Dephan
Dr Dephan Pinheiro completed his Master's in Chemistry from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, in 1989, and completed his PhD from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India. He is currently working as a professor at the Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India. His research
interests include Nanochemistry, Catalysis, and Materials science.

Manickam, Sivakumar
Prof. Sivakumar Manickam (Siva) is a chemical engineer with over 25 years of experience in nanomaterials, nanopharmaceuticals, and process engineering. Currently at the University of Technology Brunei, he previously worked at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, serving in leadership roles including Director of Research and founding director of the Centre for Nanotechnology. His research focuses on cavitation reactors, natural product extraction, water treatment, pharmaceutical nanoemulsions, and biosensors. He has authored over 250 papers, supervised 50+ students, and received numerous awards. He is also an executive editor of Ultrason Sonochem.