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Chemists have expanded the family of 2D materials called MXenes by incorporating a record nine metals into a single structure, opening new possibilities for designing advanced materials with unique properties for applications like batteries and electromagnetic shielding.
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a method that allows for the synthesis of hundreds of new 2D materials, expanding the potential for applications in energy storage, catalysis, and water purification. By using a theoretical model to predict suitable parent materials and conducting large-scale calculations, the researchers identified and successfully synthesized a new 2D material, demonstrating the effectiveness of their approach. This breakthrough opens up possibilities for a wide range of technological applications and paves the way for further exploration of potential precursor materials.
Scientists at the University of Chicago have discovered a new, easier, and less toxic method to create MXenes, atomically-thin metal layers that can be used for high-tech electronics or energy storage. MXenes are easily customizable and can be used to store energy by putting ions between the layers. The new method involves mixing several chemicals with the metal and heating the mixture at 1,700°F, making it more efficient and less toxic than the previous method. The discovery could pave the way for using MXenes in everyday electronics and devices.