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Peer-reviewedCC BY 4.0Advanced Science

Functional MXene Inks for Printed Electronics: Chemistry, Rheology, and Devices

  • Shahzaib Ali1,2
  • Faisal Shahzad2
  • Hamza Hussain1
  • Muhammad Abbas1
  • Dae‐Hyun Cho3,4
  • Doyoung Byun1,5
  • Hassan A. Arafat2
5 affiliations
  1. 1Department of Mechanical Engineering Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon‐si Gyeonggi‐do Republic of Korea
  2. 2Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D) Khalifa University Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
  3. 3Department of Mechatronics Engineering Gyeongsang National University Jinju Gyeongnam Republic of Korea
  4. 4Department of Energy System Engineering Gyeongsang National University Jinju Gyeongnam Republic of Korea
  5. 5Department of Display Engineering Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon Republic of Korea
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Abstract

MXene‐based functional inks have emerged as a promising platform for printed electronics by combining high electrical conductivity, tunable surface chemistry, and solution processability. This review establishes a unified framework linking MXene synthesis, surface engineering, ink rheology, printing behavior, and device performance across diverse additive manufacturing technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on how chemical functionalization, composite design, and interfacial engineering influence colloidal stability, printability, and functionality. By elucidating structure–ink–process–property relationships, the review reveals how MXene chemistry and rheology govern printed microstructure and performance in sensors, energy‐storage devices, and electromagnetic interference shielding systems. Despite rapid progress, widespread implementation remains constrained by three interconnected challenges: ensuring long‐term chemical and colloidal stability, achieving printability without sacrificing electrical transport, and establishing scalable, reproducible manufacturing routes. Future advances will depend on oxidation‐resistant formulations, manufacturing‐aware rheological design, sustainable processing strategies, and standardized evaluation protocols. These developments provide a roadmap for translating MXene inks from laboratory‐scale demonstrations to reliable, high‐performance flexible and multifunctional electronic systems.

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@article{ali2026functional,
  title = {{Functional MXene Inks for Printed Electronics: Chemistry, Rheology, and Devices}},
  author = {Shahzaib Ali and Faisal Shahzad and Hamza Hussain and Muhammad Abbas and Dae‐Hyun Cho and Doyoung Byun and Hassan A. Arafat},
  journal = {Advanced Science},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.1002/advs.77906},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.77906},
  note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Functional MXene Inks for Printed Electronics: Chemistry, Rheology, and Devices
AU  - Shahzaib Ali
AU  - Faisal Shahzad
AU  - Hamza Hussain
AU  - Muhammad Abbas
AU  - Dae‐Hyun Cho
AU  - Doyoung Byun
AU  - Hassan A. Arafat
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/26
JO  - Advanced Science
DO  - 10.1002/advs.77906
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.77906
AB  - MXene‐based functional inks have emerged as a promising platform for printed electronics by combining high electrical conductivity, tunable surface chemistry, and solution processability. This review establishes a unified framework linking MXene synthesis, surface engineering, ink rheology, printing behavior, and device performance across diverse additive manufacturing technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on how chemical functionalization, composite design, and interfacial engineering influence colloidal stability, printability, and functionality. By elucidating structure–ink–process–property relationships, the review reveals how MXene chemistry and rheology govern printed microstructure and performance in sensors, energy‐storage devices, and electromagnetic interference shielding systems. Despite rapid progress, widespread implementation remains constrained by three interconnected challenges: ensuring long‐term chemical and colloidal stability, achieving printability without sacrificing electrical transport, and establishing scalable, reproducible manufacturing routes. Future advances will depend on oxidation‐resistant formulations, manufacturing‐aware rheological design, sustainable processing strategies, and standardized evaluation protocols. These developments provide a roadmap for translating MXene inks from laboratory‐scale demonstrations to reliable, high‐performance flexible and multifunctional electronic systems.
SN  - 2198-3844
ER  -