Creating Mxene Hydrogels
School Name
South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Engineering
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
Hydrogels are ionic conductors composed of three-dimensional polymers that can be chemically or physically cross-linked. Hydrogels are in a category of viscoelastic material that can bridge natural sciences to electronics. Hydrogels can be made with MXenes, a two-dimensional metal with a hydrophilic surface that can conduct high electricity. MXenes are extremely compatible with hydrogels due to their ability to withstand pressure and mechanical properties, which share similarities to hydrogels. If a hydrogel is made with MXenes, these gels can be placed into sensors to get data from any experiment conducted. While many applications are being discovered each day, gels are being made to be conducive to each one.
Recommended Citation
Sherwood, Breanna, "Creating Mxene Hydrogels" (2024). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 448.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2024/all/448
Location
RITA 273
Start Date
3-23-2024 10:15 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
Creating Mxene Hydrogels
RITA 273
Hydrogels are ionic conductors composed of three-dimensional polymers that can be chemically or physically cross-linked. Hydrogels are in a category of viscoelastic material that can bridge natural sciences to electronics. Hydrogels can be made with MXenes, a two-dimensional metal with a hydrophilic surface that can conduct high electricity. MXenes are extremely compatible with hydrogels due to their ability to withstand pressure and mechanical properties, which share similarities to hydrogels. If a hydrogel is made with MXenes, these gels can be placed into sensors to get data from any experiment conducted. While many applications are being discovered each day, gels are being made to be conducive to each one.
