TY - JOUR
T1 - The rise of 4D printing Technology
T2 - 2D MXenes for different applications
AU - Hussain, Iftikhar
AU - Singh, Karanpal
AU - Kalidasan, B.
AU - Ali, Mubasher
AU - Meng, Ke-Juan
AU - Aslam, Muhammad Kashif
AU - Pandiyarajan, Sabarison
AU - Hussain, Sajjad
AU - Rosaiah, P.
AU - Ali, Saood
AU - Chuang, Ho-Chiao
AU - Zhang, Kaili
PY - 2025/3/15
Y1 - 2025/3/15
N2 - The discovery of MXenes in 2011 introduced a family of 2D materials renowned for their excellent metallic conductivity and hydrophilicity, enabling diverse applications in energy storage and beyond. Concurrently, the evolution of 3D printing has paved the way for 4D printing, a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize multiple industries. This review examines the transformative potential of MXene materials in the field of 4D printing. Mechanisms, advantages/disadvantages, and properties of 4D printing are explored. Further, recent advancements of MXene materials in the field of 4D printing and their applications in energy, biomedical fields, and beyond are summarized. Addressing the challenges inherent in integrating MXenes into 4D printing processes is paramount to unlocking their full transformative potential. By examining the synergies between MXenes and 4D printing, this review provides insight into a future defined by advanced, responsive materials. These materials possess the potential to transcend multidisciplinary boundaries and drive innovation across a wide range of applications. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
AB - The discovery of MXenes in 2011 introduced a family of 2D materials renowned for their excellent metallic conductivity and hydrophilicity, enabling diverse applications in energy storage and beyond. Concurrently, the evolution of 3D printing has paved the way for 4D printing, a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize multiple industries. This review examines the transformative potential of MXene materials in the field of 4D printing. Mechanisms, advantages/disadvantages, and properties of 4D printing are explored. Further, recent advancements of MXene materials in the field of 4D printing and their applications in energy, biomedical fields, and beyond are summarized. Addressing the challenges inherent in integrating MXenes into 4D printing processes is paramount to unlocking their full transformative potential. By examining the synergies between MXenes and 4D printing, this review provides insight into a future defined by advanced, responsive materials. These materials possess the potential to transcend multidisciplinary boundaries and drive innovation across a wide range of applications. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
KW - 4D printing
KW - Applications
KW - Materials
KW - Mechanism and properties
KW - MXene
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U2 - 10.1016/j.cej.2025.160856
DO - 10.1016/j.cej.2025.160856
M3 - RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal
SN - 1385-8947
VL - 508
JO - Chemical Engineering Journal
JF - Chemical Engineering Journal
M1 - 160856
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