MXenes for electromagnetic interference shielding: Experimental and theoretical perspectives

A. Iqbal, J. Kwon, M. K. Kim, C. M. Koo

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    Abstract

    MXenes are two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides with unique intrinsic properties, including excellent electrical conductivity, 2D sheet morphology, lightweight, flexibility, tunable surface chemistry, and easy solution processability, thus attracting considerable attention as electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials. In this review, we demonstrate, from both experimental and theoretical perspectives, that the outstanding EMI shielding performance of MXenes is determined not only by its intrinsic properties but also by extrinsic modifications such as the introduction of dielectric inclusions, pores, or other designed structures. This review provides guidance for the efficient application of available resources, as well as insights into the challenges that should be addressed to develop more efficient and economical MXene based shielding materials for the advanced electronics industry of the future.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number100124
    JournalMaterials Today Advances
    Volume9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021 Mar

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    This work was supported by a grant from the Construction Technology Research Project (19SCIP-B146646-02), funded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport , the Basic Science Research Program (2017R1A2B3006469) through the National Research Foundation of Korea, funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning , Republic of Korea. This work was also financially supported by KU-KIST Research, Grand Challenge, and KIST Internal Research programs, funded by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) .

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    © 2020 The Authors

    Keywords

    • EMI shielding
    • Internal scattering
    • MXene
    • Meta-structure
    • Multiple reflection

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Materials Science
    • Mechanical Engineering

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