Influencing Factors on Synthesis and Properties of MXene: A Review

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Main question addressed by the research: The work addresses a review of the influencing factors on synthesis and properties of MXene. 

Originality and relevance of the topic: The topic is relevant to the field and it considers a suitable model (research gap).
Added value of the paper:  The manuscript is too descriptive. The paper should include what aspects are critical for these discussions and clearly explain why they are analysing those and why they are needed at the end of the Introduction.

Specific improvements for the paper to be considered:

1. All the sections are too briefly described. Only a few papers are commented and there is lack of scientific comparison. For example section 3.5 is just a few lines while it is quite an important part.
2. Abstract is too short and general. It should summarize the main findings and applications of the paper. 
3. More papers should be discussed. Summary tables comparing different papers should be created in order to convert the paper into a critical review.
4. The conclusions are poor and they would need more elaboration so they clearly match the results.

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Reviewer 2 Report

The manuscript presents the Influencing factors on synthesis and properties of MXene.

The manuscript presented by the authors shows a good organization in the presentation of results.

However, the discussion can be improved by carrying out further investigation of the state of the art.

I think the document can be published if the authors support this comment.

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

The paper has significantly improved and it should be published