Methods for increasing the mechanical strength of subterranean formations using mxene-containing fluids

A method comprising:

• stimulating a subterranean formation comprising a carbonate mineral comprising calcium carbonate, the subterranean formation selected from the group consisting of a limestone formation, a chalk formation, a marble formation, and any combination thereof, by performing matrix acidizing, hydraulic fracturing, acid-fracturing, or any combination thereof upon the subterranean formation to form a plurality of flow pathways;
• after forming the plurality of flow pathways, introducing a plurality of MXene flakes into the subterranean formation;
• wherein the plurality of MXene flakes are dispersed in a carrier fluid when introduced in the subterranean formation;
• and
• depositing at least a portion of the MXene flakes upon a surface of the carbonate mineral, within a plurality of pores of the carbonate mineral, or any combination thereof to increase a mechanical strength of the carbonate mineral.