We are delighted to host the inaugural MXene Symposium in Europe (EUROMXENE2024).

The field of materials science and nanotechnology has been significantly impacted by the discovery of MXenes in 2011. Since that year, there has been a huge increase in research into the synthesis, characterization and applications of two-dimensional (2D) carbides and nitrides. The general formula for MXenes is Mn+1XnTx, where M is an early transition metal, X is carbon or nitrogen, n ranges from 1 to 4, and Tx corresponds to the surface terminating groups connected to the transition metal layer.  The chemical composition as well as ordering of the metal atoms in the structure increase the possible structures to more than 100.  Surface terminations expands this number by a further order of magnitude, while the potential ability to form solid solutions at M and X sites, as well as mixed terminations, results in an unlimited range of 2D materials with a plethora of unique properties.

The extraordinary versatility and exceptional properties of MXenes make them ideal for a wide range of applications including energy storage, environmental, electronics, telecommunications, gas and liquid separation and adsorption, biomedical and optoelectronics. Given its broad appeal, MXene has attracted a large number of researchers. As a result, publication trends on MXene have flourished in recent years. By 2023, MXenes have shown promise in various research areas such as electromagnetic interference shielding, nanocomposites, and hybrid materials. In addition, new applications are emerging where MXenes outperform other nanomaterials, including photocatalysis and electrocatalysis.

During this symposium, we will have the privilege of listening to the most up-to-date research on MXenes from the foremost specialists in these materials worldwide.

Join us for Europe’s first conference on one of tomorrow’s key materials.

Dra. Ana Primo and Prof. Hermenegildo García.