WIN - Distinguished Lecture: Yury Gogotsi

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a Distinguished Lecture by Yury Gogotsi, a distinguished professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University. 

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The Fascinating World of Two-Dimensional Carbides and Nitrides (MXenes)

Abstract

Discovery of new materials provides moments of inspiration and shifts in understanding, shaping the dynamic field of materials science. Following the graphene breakthrough, many other 2D materials emerged. Although many of them remain subjects of purely academic interest, others have jumped into the limelight due to their attractive properties, which have led to practical applications. Among the latter are 2D carbides and nitrides of transition metals known as MXenes [1]. The family of MXenes has been expanding rapidly since the discovery of Ti₃C₂ in 2011. More than 30 different stoichiometric MXenes have been reported, and the structure and properties of numerous other MXenes have been predicted. Moreover, the availability of solid solutions on M and X sites, multi-element high-entropy MXenes, control of surface terminations, and the discovery of out-of-plane ordered double-M o-MXenes (e.g., Mo₂TiC₂), as well as in-plane ordered i-MAX phases and their i-MXenes offer a potential for producing dozens of new distinct structures. This presentation will describe the state of the art in the manufacturing of MXenes, their delamination into single-layer 2D flakes and assembly into films, fibers and 3D structures. Synthesis-structure-properties relations of MXenes will be addressed on the example of Ti₃C₂. The versatile chemistry of the MXene family renders their properties tunable for a large variety of applications. In particular, the interaction of MXenes with electromagnetic waves can be controlled via their composition and structure. Many MXenes offer high electronic conductivity and outstanding electromagnetic interference shielding. They can also be used in telecommunication, energy, medical and electronic device applications.

Biography

Yury Gogotsi is Distinguished University Professor and Charles T. and Ruth M. Bach Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University. He also serves as Director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute. His research group works on 2D carbides and nitrides (MXenes), nanostructured carbons, and other nanomaterials for energy, environmental and biomedical applications. His key contributions to materials science include discovery of MXenes and development of a family of carbide-derived carbons with tunable structure and porosity. He also made principal contributions to development of materials for electrochemical capacitors. His published about 800 papers, which have been cited more than 180 000 times. He is recognized as Highly Cited Researcher in Materials Science and Chemistry, and Citations Laureate by Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science). He has received numerous awards for his research including the Ceramic Prize from the World Academy of Ceramics, Materials Research Society (MRS) Medal, American Chemical Society (ACS) Award in the Chemistry of Materials, Gamow Prize, European Carbon Association Award, and S. Somiya Award from IUMRS. He has been elected a Fellow of the World Academy of Ceramics, the European Academy of Sciences, American Association for Advancement of Science, Materials Research Society, American Ceramic Society, the Electrochemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, and the International Society of Electrochemistry. He holds honorary doctorates from several European Universities.