In this blog post, we’ll walk through a recent and very interesting study about a special 2D material called Nb₂C MXene and how it can be used in two advanced optoelectronic applications: Narrow-band UV photodetectors,…
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Over the past decade, two-dimensional (2D) materials have completely changed how we think about advanced technologies. It started with graphene, but the family has grown: metal dichalcogenides, boron nitride, and now a particularly exciting class…
(read more)Modern separation technologies—especially those used for water purification, desalination, and wastewater treatment—are undergoing a significant transformation. This transformation is largely driven by two-dimensional (2D) materials, with MXenes standing out as one of the most promising…
(read more)Two-dimensional (2D) materials have changed the direction of modern materials science—especially MXenes, a fast-growing family of transition-metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. These materials have gained global attention for their exceptional electrical conductivity, large surface area,…
(read more)1. What Are MXenes and Where Does Nb₂CTx Fit In? MXenes are a large and growing family of 2D materials made from transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides. Their general formula is: Mₙ₊₁XₙTₓ M =…
(read more)Two-dimensional (2D) materials have become a huge topic in materials science over the last 15–20 years. It started with graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms, and quickly expanded to many other 2D families like…
(read more)Understanding MXenes and Why They Matter In the past decade, a new group of nanomaterials called MXenes has captured the attention of researchers around the world. MXenes are extremely thin materials—sometimes only a single layer…
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Why MXenes Matter The world is racing to find materials that can solve several big problems at once: Producing clean hydrogen as a green fuel Storing electrical energy quickly and efficiently Capturing CO₂ to help…
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The rise of MXenes—two-dimensional transition-metal carbides and nitrides—has reshaped the landscape of advanced materials engineering. Among the dozens of known MXenes, the carbides based on niobium (Nb) and titanium (Ti) remain the most widely studied…
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