MXene Breakthrough Enhances Conductivity with Perfect Atomic Order
Researchers have developed a new method to produce MXenes, a family of ultra-thin inorganic materials, with perfect atomic order, significantly boosting their conductivity. The GLS method uses molten salts and iodine vapor to form MXene sheets, allowing precise control over surface atoms. This cleaner synthesis results in a 160-fold increase in macroscopic conductivity and a 13-fold enhancement in terahertz conductivity for titanium carbide MXene Ti3C2. The ordered structure reduces electron trapping and scattering, offering improved stability and tailored functional properties. 
