This review discusses the development of highly efficient and optically transparent electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, with a focus on two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes). EMI shielding materials are essential for protecting electronic devices and systems from electromagnetic interference. Traditional materials like indium tin oxide (ITO), metallic nanowires, and carbon-based materials have been used, but they often face challenges in achieving both high EMI shielding efficiency and optical transparency. MXenes, with their superior electrical conductivity, optical properties, and flexibility, have emerged as a promising candidate for transparent EMI shielding. This review covers recent research on MXene-based composites, including their shielding mechanisms, properties, and applications. It also discusses other materials such as ITO, metals, carbon materials, and conductive polymers, highlighting their potential in transparent EMI shielding. The review emphasizes the importance of balancing EMI shielding efficiency with optical transparency and explores strategies to achieve this balance. It also addresses the challenges and future directions for the development of high-performance, optically transparent EMI shielding materials. The review concludes that MXenes, when combined with other materials, offer a promising solution for achieving both high EMI shielding efficiency and optical transparency in transparent EMI shielding applications.This review discusses the development of highly efficient and optically transparent electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, with a focus on two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes). EMI shielding materials are essential for protecting electronic devices and systems from electromagnetic interference. Traditional materials like indium tin oxide (ITO), metallic nanowires, and carbon-based materials have been used, but they often face challenges in achieving both high EMI shielding efficiency and optical transparency. MXenes, with their superior electrical conductivity, optical properties, and flexibility, have emerged as a promising candidate for transparent EMI shielding. This review covers recent research on MXene-based composites, including their shielding mechanisms, properties, and applications. It also discusses other materials such as ITO, metals, carbon materials, and conductive polymers, highlighting their potential in transparent EMI shielding. The review emphasizes the importance of balancing EMI shielding efficiency with optical transparency and explores strategies to achieve this balance. It also addresses the challenges and future directions for the development of high-performance, optically transparent EMI shielding materials. The review concludes that MXenes, when combined with other materials, offer a promising solution for achieving both high EMI shielding efficiency and optical transparency in transparent EMI shielding applications.