MXene, protein, and KCl-assisted ionic conductive hydrogels with excellent anti-freezing capabilities, self-adhesive, ultra-stretchability, and remarkable mechanical properties for a high-performance wearable flexible sensor.

Developing a hydrogel with switchable features and freeze tolerance is remarkably significant for designing flexible electronics to adjust various application needs. Herein, MXenes, AFPs (antifreeze proteins), and potassium chloride (KCl) were introduced to a polyacrylamide (PAM) polymer network to design an anti-freezing hydrogel. The ionic hydrogels are characterized by excellent ionic conductivity, presenting adjustable properties of remarkable mechanical strength and self-adhesion to meet individualized application demands.

Preparation of iota-carrageenan@bentonite@4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazide ternary hydrogel for adsorption of Losartan potassium and sulfamethoxazole.

A rising quantity of drugs has been discharged into the aquatic environment, posing a substantial hazard to public health. In the current work, a novel hydrogel (i.Carr@Bent@PTC), comprised of iota-carrageenan, bentonite, and 4-phenyl-3-thiosemicarbazide, was successfully prepared.

Functionalization of biochar using FeO nanoparticles and MXene for rapid removal of methyl blue and lead from both single and binary systems.

The synthesis of polymeric magnetic composites is a promising strategy for the rapid and efficient treatment of wastewater. Lead and methyl blue are extremely hazardous to living organisms. The sorption of Pb and the dye methyl blue (MB) by biochar is an ecologically sustainable method to remediate this type of water pollution.

Synthesis of Fe-THC MOFs and functionalizing MOFs by MXenes for the selective removal of lead(ii) ions from wastewater.

The elimination of heavy metals, especially lead, from wastewater is vital for the environment and human health and using a proper adsorbent to achieve this goal is highly desirable. Initially, Fe-THC MOF was prepared using a simple method and functionalized using MXene for efficient, rapid, and selective elimination of lead. Different characterization tools demonstrated that Fe-THC MOF and its composite Fe-THC/MXene were successfully prepared.

Compositing of MOFs with ceramic and nanoparticles for efficient and rapid adsorptive desalination of artificial seawater or NaCl solution.

Poor water availability with the fast-growing population creates crucial issues for universal water security, and efficient approaches ought to be accomplished to balance the demand and supply. One of the most energy- and cost-effective methods for removing NaCl is adsorption desalination. Metal-organic frameworks with ceramic and nanoparticles are a comparatively new research route that increases the desalination capacity.