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Book Part Mxene-Based Hybrid Nanostructures for Detection and Purification of Dyes and Pesticides(Elsevier, 2024) Söğüt, E.G.; Gülcan, M.The rapid development of various industries and the growing global population pose a threat to all resources. The increase in pollutants, such as organic dyes and pesticides—among the most common contaminants—has emerged as a major global health concern. Dyes, with their many possible uses, end up in bodies of water every year and contribute to water pollution. In addition, modern agriculture uses pesticides to increase productivity, resulting in increased concentrations of agricultural and landscape pesticides and sources of pollution. Effective, robust, and economically viable methods to treat pollutants or reduce waste with minimal impact on the environment are essential. MXene and its derivatives emerge as ideal candidates for water treatment, boasting unique properties such as ease of preparation, adjustable pore size, high porosity, acceptable conductivity, and favorable stability. Additionally, they exhibit outstanding catalytic performance against various hazardous pollutants. These materials present unique physicochemical properties and ultrathin layer structures and offer promising potential for water and wastewater treatment. This chapter provides an overview of the effectiveness of MXene and its functionalized hybrid models in dye and pesticide removal, the employed removal methods, and potential advantages and disadvantages. The aim is to develop a safer and more efficient treatment strategy. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Book Part Mxene-Based Hybrid Nanostructures for the Detection and Purification of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants(Elsevier, 2024) Söğüt, E.G.; Gülcan, M.Organic and inorganic compounds, which play crucial roles in our daily lives, significantly contribute to our overall quality of life. Nevertheless, the negligent use of these chemical compounds in the production process of any product has a profound impact on both life and the environment. Many organic and inorganic pollutants pose major environmental and health risks. In order to reduce or prevent their release into the environment, it is crucial to develop and update environmentally friendly techniques. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the environmental impacts of these pollutants. Various techniques have been developed to treat different types of pollutants, focusing on minimum quantities and easy-to-prepare samples for these methods. Notably, nanostructured samples, especially MXenes, have gained popularity due to their unique physical constitution and chemical properties. MXenes exhibit large functional surface areas, very large specific surface areas, hydrophilicity, high electron density, and inherent metallic conductivity. This chapter presents the toxic effects of organic and inorganic pollutants and explores the effectiveness of MXene-based hybrid nanomaterials in their removal. Additionally, the techniques used in removing pollutants with MXene-hybrid nanomaterials, along with their advantages and disadvantages, are discussed. Finally, gaps for future research in this field are highlighted. © 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.