The Assembly of MXenes from 2D to 3D

Since their discovery in 2011, transition metal carbides or nitrides (MXenes) have attracted a wide range of attention due to their unique properties and promise for use in a variety of applications. However, the low accessible surface area and poor processability of MXene nanosheets caused by their restacking have severely hindered their practical use, and this is expected to be solved by integrating them into macroscopic assemblies. Here, recent progress in the construction of MXene assemblies from 2D to 3D at the macro and/or microlevel is summarized. The mechanisms of their assembly are also discussed to better understand the relationship between performance and assembled structure. The possible uses of MXene assemblies in energy conversion and storage, electromagnetic interference shielding and absorption, and other applications are summarized.
The MXene assemblies are promising for broadening the applications of MXenes and promoting their realization in practice. Herein, the MXene assemblies from 2D to 3D at macro and/or microlevels are reviewed. The corresponding assembly mechanisms and applications are also summarized to better deepen the cognition of relationships between assembled structures and specific applications.