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Solid-Solution MXenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
Read the article here! MXenes, among other two-dimensional (2D) materials such as graphene, hexagonal BN, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), 2D metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and covalent organic frameworks (COFs), are the … Read More
Basic Science Funding Creates Sustained Long-Term Benefits
Government funding for basic science research is vital. Without funding from NSF, DOE, DOD, NIST, etc., it would be impossible for professors to do the research that we love. But, … Read More
All-MXene electronic tongue for neurotransmitters detection
New article published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics! Neurotransmitters (NTs) are molecules produced by neurons that act as the body’s chemical messengers. Their abnormal levels in the human system have been … Read More
Soft, Multifunctional MXene-Coated Fiber Microelectrodes for BiointerfacingArticle link copied!
New article published in ACS Nano! Flexible fiber-based microelectrodes allow safe and chronic investigation and modulation of electrically active cells and tissues. Compared to planar electrodes, they enhance targeting … Read More
Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectral Library of MXenes
New article published in Chemistry of Materials! Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy characterization is a powerful and easy-to-use technique frequently employed for the characterization and fingerprinting of materials. Although MXenes … Read More
On the atomic structure of monolayer V4C3Tz and the study of charge storage processes in an acidic electrolyte using SPEIS and in-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy
New article published in Energy Storage Materials! Monolayer V4C3Tz is synthesized and its atomic structure is studied using high-end transmission electron microscopy. X-Ray diffraction reveals key 3D to 2D crystal … Read More
Unlocking the Potential of MXene in Catalysis: Decorated Mo2CTx Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis under Mild Conditions
New article published in JACS! Ammonia, which is one of the most important chemicals for the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and fertilizers, is produced by the reaction of molecular hydrogen … Read More
On the Atomic Structure of Monolayer V4C3Tz and the Study of Charge Storage Processes in an Acidic Electrolyte Using SPEIS and in-situ X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
New article published in Energy Storage Materials! Monolayer V4C3Tz is synthesized and its atomic structure is studied using high-end transmission electron microscopy. X-Ray diffraction reveals key 3D to 2D crystal … Read More