MXene materials, which consist of nitrides, carbides, or carbonitrides of transition metals, possess a distinctive multilayered structure resulting from the specific etching of the “A” layer from MAX phase precursors. This unique structure allows for tunable properties through intercalation and surface modification. Beyond their structural novelty, MXenes exhibit exceptional thermal conductivity, mechanical resilience, and versatile surface functionalization capabilities, rendering them highly versatile for a wide range of applications. They are particularly renowned for their multifaceted utility and are emerging as outstanding candidates in applications requiring robust thermal conductivity. MXenes, when integrated into textile, fiber, and film forms, have gained increasing relevance in fields where efficient heat management is essential. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of MXene materials, delving into their inherent structure and thermal properties. This Perspective places particular emphasis on their crucial role in efficient heat dissipation, which is vital for the development of wearable heaters and related technologies. Engineered compounds such as MXenes have become indispensable for personal and industrial heating applications, and the advancement of wearable electronic devices necessitates heaters with specific properties, including transparency, mechanical reliability, and adaptability. Recent advancements in emergent thermally conductive MXene compounds are discussed in this study, shedding light on their potential contributions across various domains, including wearable heaters and biosensors for healthcare and environmental monitoring. Furthermore, the versatile nature of MXene materials extends to their application in interfacial solar steam generation, representing a breakthrough approach for solar water desalination. This multifaceted utility underscores the vast potential of MXenes in addressing various pressing challenges.

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导热 MXene

MXene 材料由过渡金属的氮化物、碳化物或碳氮化物组成，具有独特的多层结构，这是通过对 MAX 相前体的“A”层进行特定蚀刻而产生的。这种独特的结构允许通过插层和表面改性来调节性能。除了结构新颖之外，MXene 还表现出卓越的导热性、机械弹性和多功能表面功能化能力，使其具有高度通用性，适用于广泛的应用。它们以其多方面的实用性而闻名，并且正在成为需要强大导热性的应用中的杰出候选者。当 MXene 集成到纺织品、纤维和薄膜中时，在高效热管理至关重要的领域中越来越重要。这项工作对 MXene 材料进行了全面的探索，深入研究了它们的固有结构和热性能。该观点特别强调它们在高效散热方面的关键作用，这对于可穿戴加热器及相关技术的发展至关重要。MXene 等工程化合物已成为个人和工业加热应用中不可或缺的一部分，可穿戴电子设备的进步需要具有特定性能的加热器，包括透明度、机械可靠性和适应性。本研究讨论了新兴导热 MXene 化合物的最新进展，揭示了它们在各个领域的潜在贡献，包括可穿戴加热器以及用于医疗保健和环境监测的生物传感器。此外，MXene 材料的多功能性延伸到其在界面太阳能蒸汽发电中的应用，代表了太阳能海水淡化的突破性方法。这种多方面的实用性凸显了 MXene 在解决各种紧迫挑战方面的巨大潜力。