journal article·2026-04-22

Recent Advances of 2D MXene in Field‐Effect Transistors

Rui He, Boyu Mu, Shuqing Cao, Jiaming Xu, Yu Xia

Advanced Engineering Materials· Volume 28· Issue 8
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Abstract

As semiconductor technology advances into the post‐Moore era, the exploration of novel materials for next‐generation electronic devices has become imperative. MXenes, an emerging class of two‐dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides, exhibit exceptional electrical properties that make them highly promising for field‐effect transistor (FET) applications. Metallic MXenes demonstrate superior conductivity and low contact resistance, positioning them as ideal candidates for source, drain, and gate electrodes. Conversely, semiconducting compositions provide tunable bandgap and high carrier mobility, serve as efficient channel materials, critically influencing FET performance. MXene‐based FETs have demonstrated remarkable versatility, particularly in chemical sensing, enabled by their high surface sensitivity, and photodetection, leveraging their outstanding optoelectronic characteristics. This review systematically examines the fundamental properties of MXenes that govern FET performance, including interfacial engineering, charge transport mechanisms, and band structure modulation. Furthermore, we highlight key applications of MXene‐based FETs in sensing and optoelectronics, discussing recent advancements and future prospects. By consolidating these insights, this work aims to provide a foundational reference for researchers engaged in the design and optimization of next‐generation MXene‐based FET technologies.
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OpenAlex topics: MXene and MAX Phase Materials · 2D Materials and Applications · Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices and Center for Carbon‐based Electronics School of Electronics Peking University Beijing China

Institute of Carbon‐Based Thin Film Electronics Peking University ICTFE‐PKU Shanxi China

Institute of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices Shanxi University Shanxi China

Funding

National Key Technologies Research & Development Program · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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