MXenes, the rapidly expanding family of two-dimensional transition-metal carbides and nitrides, have become essential materials in next-generation electronics, energy storage systems, catalysis, and advanced functional coatings. Among the numerous MXene compositions discovered to date, two…
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PART 1: Introduction and Fundamental Concepts of Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene Phase Powder Introduction The rapid global demand for high-performance materials in energy storage, electronics, aerospace, and environmental technologies has accelerated the search for next-generation functional nanomaterials.…
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Over the past decade, MXenes have emerged as some of the most influential discoveries in advanced materials science. These two-dimensional transition-metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides have enabled unprecedented performance across energy storage, conductive coatings, sensors,…
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The remarkable rise of two-dimensional (2D) materials has been one of the most significant scientific developments of the past twenty years. Among these materials, the MXene family has rapidly become a focal point in advanced…
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In the rapidly evolving world of advanced materials, few discoveries have accelerated scientific and industrial progress as dramatically as MXenes. These two-dimensional transition-metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides have shifted the boundaries of what is possible…
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A New Frontier in Advanced Functional Materials Over the past decade, two-dimensional (2D) materials have transformed the landscape of materials science. Among them, MXenes stand out as one of the fastest-growing families of multifunctional nanomaterials,…
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