Micron Powders in Advanced Materials: Elements & Alloys, Single- and Multi-Metal Oxides, Compound Powders, and MAX Phases
Micron powders—typically particles with sizes from ~1 to 1000 µm—sit at the sweet spot between bulk materials and nanoparticles. At this scale, you can combine high surface area (for reactivity and sintering) with good flowability…
(read more)Nanoparticles in Advanced Materials: Elements & Alloys, Single Metal Oxides, Multi-Element Oxides, and Compounds
Nanoparticles—materials with at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nanometers—are the backbone of nanotechnology. By shrinking materials down to the nanoscale, scientists unlock unique optical, electronic, magnetic, catalytic, and mechanical properties that do not…
(read more)Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC), Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs), and Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC): Properties, Applications, and Research Outlook
In the 21st century, the move toward green, sustainable, and renewable nanomaterials has accelerated. Among these, cellulose-based nanomaterials are at the forefront. Derived from the most abundant natural polymer on Earth—cellulose—these materials combine biocompatibility, biodegradability,…
(read more)Fullerenes C60 and C70: Properties, Applications, and Research Frontiers
Since their discovery in 1985, fullerenes—a unique class of carbon allotropes—have fascinated scientists and engineers. Named after architect Buckminster Fuller, due to their resemblance to geodesic domes, these spherical molecules are composed entirely of carbon…
(read more)MAX Phases and MXenes: A Comprehensive Guide to Ti₂CTx, Ti₃C₂Tx, Cr₂AlB₂, Fe₂AlB₂, MoAlB, V₂AlC, Nb₂AlC, Ti₂AlC, Ti₃AlC₂, and Ti₂SnC
Introduction Brief history of MAX phases and MXenes. Why they are important for advanced energy, aerospace, catalysis, and electronics industries. Outline of blog (10 compounds to be covered). Section 1: What Are MAX Phases and…
(read more)MAX Phase Powders: Ti₂SnC, Nb₂AlC, Ti₂AlC, and Ti₃AlC₂ – Structure, Properties, and Applications
The MAX phase family of materials has attracted worldwide attention from materials scientists, engineers, and industries searching for next-generation structural and functional materials. With the general formula Mₙ₊₁AXₙ (where M is a transition metal, A…
(read more)Multi-Layer Titanium Carbide (Ti₂CTx) MXene Phase Powder (98+%, 2–20 µm): Structure, Properties, and Applications
The discovery of MXenes has opened a new frontier in two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. First reported in 2011, MXenes are synthesized by selectively etching the A-element from layered ternary carbides/nitrides called MAX phases. The resulting materials,…
(read more)Molybdenum Aluminum Boride (MoAlB) MAX Phase Powder (99+%, 200 mesh): Properties, Applications, and Research Landscape
Across advanced ceramics and high-temperature alloys, a distinct family of layered compounds—MAX and MAB phases—has reshaped what engineers can expect from structural materials. They blend the damage tolerance, thermal and electrical conductivity of metals with…
(read more)Iron Aluminum Boride (Fe₂AlB₂) MAX Phase Powder: Properties, Applications, and Future Directions
MAX phases represent a fascinating class of nanolayered ternary compounds with the general formula Mₙ₊₁AXₙ, where M is an early transition metal, A is an element from groups 13–16, and X is carbon, nitrogen, or…
(read more)Chromium Aluminum Boride (Cr₂AlB₂) MAX Phase Powder: Properties, Applications, and Research Outlook
The field of advanced ceramics and nanomaterials has been transformed by a fascinating class of layered ternary carbides and nitrides known as MAX phases. These materials, with the general formula Mₙ₊₁AXₙ (where M is a…
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