MAX phase materials and MXenes as hydrogen barrier coatings

Abstract

MAX phase materials and MXenes as hydrogen barrier coatings Project highlight. Hydrogen isotope permeation barriers are a key supporting technology for both next generation fusion reactors and the national security enterprise. This project seeks to develop MAX phase and MXene based hydrogen isotope permeation barriers for use in neutron environments. Furthermore, routes to lower temperature deposition of MAX phases and MXenes were also explored.