Potential of 2D MXenes in electromobility

The rapidly accelerating shift toward electromobility drives an urgent need for advanced materials that can meet the stringent needs of future electric vehicles in terms of performance, efficiency, reliability, and resilience under combined electrical, mechanical, and environmental loads. This perspective article explores the potential of MXenes, a class of two-dimensional materials resembling (or composed of) transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, as promising materials to address the key challenges in electromobility. MXenes offer a unique combination of properties, including high electrical conductivity, tunable surface chemistry, and mechanical strength, that make them attractive for overcoming the existing challenges and issues related to energy storage, thermal management, and wear. Starting from different synthesis approaches and the resulting characteristics, this article examines MXenes¿ emerging roles as additives, coatings, and components in composites for applications in electric vehicles and beyond. In addition to well-established uses, our perspective also considers emerging areas such as corrosion resistance, UV protection, and de-icing, which are also key influencers in electromobility. By connecting material properties with practical demands, this perspective outlines both the opportunities and the technical hurdles that will shape the future of MXenes in electromobility. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd.

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