journal article·2025-11Open access

COF@MXene Composites: A Paradigm Shift in Advanced Materials for Multifunctional Applications in Energy, Environmental Protection, and Catalysis

Abbas Ali, Badshah Ullah, Ruimin Cai, Mengchi Li, Fang Gao, Yijian Liu, Qian Lei, Peng Li, Yumin Xia, Liang Tian

EcoMat· Volume 7· Issue 11

Abstract

ABSTRACT COF@MXene composites are an emerging class of hybrid materials that integrate excellent electrical conductivity and chemical activity of MXenes with the structural tunability and porosity of covalent organic frameworks (COFs). This review outlines their synthesis strategies, structural features, and diverse applications in energy storage, environmental remediation, catalysis, and water treatment. The synergistic integration of COF@MXene enhances ion transport, active site exposure, and stability, enabling improved performance in lithium‐sulfur batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen production, and pollutant removal. These hybrids also offer promising design flexibility for tailored applications. Key challenges related to fabrication, scalability, and interface control are discussed, along with potential pathways for industrial adoption. COF@MXene composites represent a significant step forward in developing multifunctional materials for next‐generation sustainable technologies. image
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Covalent Organic Framework Applications · MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies

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Affiliations

Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi China

Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi China

School of Nursing, Center of Health Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi China

Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai China

College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology Qingdao China

State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University Changsha Hunan China

State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China

State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi China

Funding

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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