Tianzhu Zhou

University of Science and Technology of China China

Dr. Zhou is currently a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). He earned his Ph.D. from Beihang University (BUAA) in Beijing, China. Dr. Zhou was a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Zhou’s research focuses on scalable fabrication of strong, tough, and smart fibers and their application in wearable textiles for energy conversion, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence. In recent years, Dr. Zhou has made significant contributions to his field, publishing over 20 papers in prestigious international journals in Science, Nature Communications (3), PNAS, Science Advances, Advanced Materials, and Angewandte Chemie International Edition (2). He has also authored two book chapters and holds six authorized invention patents, including two international PCT patents.

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An emerging family of two-dimensional transition-metal carbides and nitrides, known as MXenes, has become a focal point of materials research because of their exceptional electrical conductivity, tunable surface chemistry, mechanical properties, and solution-processability. This book offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of recent advances in MXene-based materials, emphasizing their design strategies, structure-property relationships, and technological relevance. The book covers key topics including flexible and wearable electronics, fiber-reinforced nanocomposites, neuromorphic and memory devices, biomedical applications, thin-film conductivity, and energy-storage systems with intrinsic thermal management. It highlights how surface engineering and interfacial interactions enable precise control over multifunctional performance across diverse material systems. By integrating perspectives from materials science, nanotechnology, electronics, and energy research, this book underscores the advantages of MXenes as a versatile platform for next-generation devices, including high-performance sensors, biointegrated systems, energy-efficient computing components, and safe, fast-charging batteries. Written for researchers, graduate students, and professionals, the book provides valuable insights into current challenges and future opportunities, serving as a helpful reference for those seeking to understand and exploit MXenes and related two-dimensional materials in advanced functional applications.

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Flexible Electronics Enabled by Fiber Nanocomposites with MXene Nanosheets

By Tianzhu Zhou, Jia Yan and Jing Yu

The incorporation of MXene (Ti₃C₂T_x) nanosheets into fiber nanocomposites is at the forefront of flexible electronics. This chapter provides an overview of recent progress in preparing MXene fiber nanocomposites, covering methods, interface design, mechanical/electrical properties, and applications. Emphasizing their transformative impact on electrical functionalities, the chapter explores how integrating MXene into fibrous structures has revolutionized material engineering through interfacial interactions. The resulting nanocomposites demonstrate customized mechanical and electronic properties, utilizing MXene nanosheets’ unique attributes to improve their interfacial interactions and expedite charge transport. These versatile fiber nanocomposites enable the creation of innovative devices like flexible electromagnetic interference shielding, thermal management, energy storage, sensors, and so on. With enhanced electronic conductivity and mechanical strength, these fiber nanocomposites pave the way for advancements in flexible electronics. Researchers and practitioners will find this chapter valuable for understanding the current state, challenges, and future directions in fiber nanocomposites for flexible and wearable electronic applications.

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Interface-Engineered MXene Fibers for Flexible Electronics

By Qingyu Gu, Feng Li, Zhen Wang, Yuan Liu, Siyao Xu, Zhenkai Chen, Tianzhu Zhou and Qunfeng Cheng

MXene (Ti₃C₂T_x) nanosheets are increasingly being incorporated into fiber-assembled nanocomposites, leveraging their distinctive layered architecture, excellent electrical conductivity, and remarkable mechanical properties, including tunable surface moiety chemistry used in flexible electronics. This chapter reviews recent advances in MXene-based fiber nanocomposites, covering synthesis strategies, mechanical and electrical characteristics, interfacial behavior, and emerging applications. It examines how interfacial engineering facilitates the integration of MXene into fibrous networks and tailors the functional performance of the composites. The discussion also highlights critical uses of these materials in flexible sensors, energy storage systems, photothermal conversion, and biocompatible devices. These multifunctional fiber nanocomposites have shown significant potential across various domains, providing a robust platform for the advancement of wearable and flexible electronics.

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