Technical Properties

Applications

• MXene Synthesis: V2AlC is the critical precursor for the production of Vanadium Carbide MXenes (V2CTx). Unlike the more common Ti-based MXenes, V-based variants offer higher theoretical capacities for alkali metal ions (Li, Na, K), making them elite candidates for next-generation ion-battery anodes and pseudocapacitors.
• Electrochemical Sensing and Biosensing: The V-rich surface of this MAX phase and its derived MXenes exhibit high electrocatalytic activity. It is extensively researched for detecting biomolecules (such as glucose or neurotransmitters) and heavy metal ions in environmental monitoring due to its stable signal transduction.
• Nuclear and Radiation Resistance:V2AlC shows significant promise in nuclear engineering. Its layered structure is capable of managing radiation-induced defects and helium sequestration better than traditional ceramics, positioning it as a candidate for cladding materials in Gen-IV nuclear reactors.
• High-Temperature Oxidation Protection: At elevated temperatures, V2AlC can form complex oxide scales. It is utilized in specialized high-temperature coatings where high-density structural integrity and resistance to thermal fatigue are required simultaneously with metallic conductivity.
• Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) Catalysis: The transition metal sites within the V2AlC matrix facilitate efficient charge transfer for water splitting applications. Its chemical resilience allows it to operate as a stable catalyst support in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes.