Effect of voids on the performance of MXene-based nanocomposites

• • MXene monolayers exhibit a Young's modulus of 330 GPa, surpassing graphene oxide (200 GPa) by 65%, which directly translates to higher load-bearing capacity in lightweight structural composites for aerospace applications. • • Controlled introduction of nanovoids in gold increases strength by 50% while maintaining ductility, as reported in Science (2024), demonstrating that voids can be engineered to enhance mechanical performance rather than being solely detrimental. • • Graphene oxide membranes with stable porous structures achieve water flux rates exceeding 100 L m⁻² h⁻¹ bar⁻¹, highlighting the potential of void engineering in MXene-based membranes for ultrafast water transport and energy-efficient separations. • • MXene-based electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness reaches 92 dB at a thickness of 45 µm, as shown in Science (2016), underscoring the industrial viability of MXene nanocomposites for EMI shielding in miniaturized electronics.