MAX Phase & MXene

MAX Phase & MXene

Nanografi’s MAX Phase & MXene materials, engineered for advanced performance, combine layered atomic precision with exceptional electrical conductivity, chemical tunability, and structural integrity. Through rigorous R&D and controlled synthesis, these materials deliver consistent, high-efficiency results across energy storage, electronics, catalysis, and surface engineering applications.

What are MAX Phases & MXenes? MAX phases and MXenes represent two closely connected families of advanced layered materials. MAX phases are ternary carbides and nitrides (Mₙ₊₁AXₙ) that uniquely combine metallic conductivity and machinability with ceramic‑like thermal stability and oxidation resistance. Through selective etching of the “A” element in MAX phases, two‑dimensional MXenes are produced—novel nanomaterials with exceptionally high electrical conductivity, tunable surface chemistry, and large specific surface area. Together, MAX phases and MXenes form a continuum of materials bridging bulk structural ceramics with next‑generation 2D nanomaterials.

Key Features

• MAX Phases: Metallic conductivity, high damage tolerance, oxidation resistance, and layered crystal structures.
• MXenes: 2D morphology, outstanding electrical conductivity, versatile surface functionalization (–OH, –O, –F), and strong mechanical stability.

Synergy: MAX phases serve as precursors to MXenes, enabling a direct link between bulk powders and advanced nanotechnology.

Applications

• MAX Phases: Structural ceramics, high‑temperature coatings, electrical contacts, and functional feedstock for MXene synthesis.
• MXenes: Energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors), electrocatalysis, sensors, membranes for water purification, EMI shielding, and emerging biomedical uses.
• Combined Impact: This dual material platform supports industries from aerospace and energy to electronics and nanotechnology, positioning MAX phases and MXenes as cornerstone materials in advanced research and industrial innovation.