Electrosynthesis of Ti3AlC2 from oxides/carbon precursor in molten calcium chloride

Micromechanical modeling of MXene-polymer composites

“…Titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx), the most commonly studied MXene to date, has been investigated in several different polymer systems [6,2,7]. Ti3AlC2 MAX phase precursor [8] is selectively etched to remove Al, resulting in a multi-layer MXene structure followed by delamination processes to obtain single flakes [9]. As a result, the MXene surface is covered with functional groups (Tx) like -O, -OH, and -F creating hydrophilic properties and making MXenes easily dispersible in various polar solvents [10,11].…”

Numerical investigation of the mechanical properties of a novel hybrid polymer composite reinforced with graphene and MXene nanosheets

“…Moreover, they are resistant to chemically aggressive environments, relatively easily machinable, tolerant to damage and high temperature as well as resistant to fatigue, creep and oxidation [9]. Ti3C2 is one of the most common MXenes, produced from Ti3AlC2, and exhibits outstanding performances in many applications [10][11][12][13][14][15]. It is characterized by a high in-plane Young's modulus as well as high bending rigidity and strength [16][17].…”

Processing of MAX phases: From synthesis to applications

“…188,190,191 In addition, MAX phases can be synthesized by an electrochemical process based on MS. First a mixture of oxides, such as Cr 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 /C or TiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 /C for Cr 2 AlC and Ti 3 AlC 2 , respectively, is consolidated at high temperature. 192,193 This pellet acts as cathode, meanwhile graphite bars are the anode. These electrodes are introduced in a molten salt (ie CaCl 2 ) at high temperature, which acts as the electrolyte, and a constant voltage of approximately 3V is applied.…”

“…In addition, MAX phases can be synthesized by an electrochemical process based on MS. First a mixture of oxides, such as Cr 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 /C or TiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 /C for Cr 2 AlC and Ti 3 AlC 2 , respectively, is consolidated at high temperature 192,193 . This pellet acts as cathode, meanwhile graphite bars are the anode.…”