Journal article
Scalable Synthesis of MXene Scrolls
Advanced materials (Weinheim), v 38(12), pp e21457-n/a
01 Feb 2026
PMID: 41568666
Abstract
MXenes represent a promising class of 2D carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides known for their high electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, mechanical strength, and unique optoelectronic properties, which have led to numerous applications. However, their scalable synthesis in 1D morphology, such as nanotubes or scrolls, has not been demonstrated yet. This work presents a versatile and scalable method for manufacturing MXene scrolls, including Ti 2 CT x , Ti 3 C 2 T x , Ti 3 CNT x , V 2 CT x , Nb 2 CT x , and Ta 4 C 3 T x . We demonstrate a scalable and high‐yield production up to 10 g of pure scrolls with precise control over their alignment and morphology. Properties of scrolls differ from 2D flakes; e.g., a freestanding film made of scrolled Nb 2 CT x presents 33 times increase in electrical conductivity and shows a superconducting state below 5.2 K. Films of MXene scrolls exhibit 3 times lower density and enhanced mass transport compared to flakes, resulting in an improved performance in supercapacitor electrodes and humidity sensors. The dispersion of the scrolls in water behaves like an electrorheological fluid. Aligning scrolls in an electric field allows for circuit switching between electrically insulating and conductive states. These scrolls can be assembled into vertically aligned MXene forests, fibers, and other architectures. The availability of 1D MXene scrolls offers exciting opportunities in many fields.
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- Title
- Scalable Synthesis of MXene Scrolls
- Creators
- Teng Zhang - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteBenjamin Chacon - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteDanzhen Zhang - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteAidan Cotton - Drexel UniversityYihui Zhang - Drexel UniversityYuan Zhang - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteStefano Ippolito - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteFrancesca Urban - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteTetiana Parker - Drexel UniversityLingyi Bi - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteKateryna Shevchuk - Drexel University, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials InstituteKyle Matthews - A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and Department of Materials Science and Engineering Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of AmericaEric A. Stach - University of PennsylvaniaYury Gogotsi - Drexel University, Materials Science and Engineering
- Publication Details
- Advanced materials (Weinheim), v 38(12), pp e21457-n/a
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH GmbH
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Materials Science and Engineering; Chemical and Biological Engineering; College of Engineering; A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001666963800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105028321406
- Other Identifier
- 991022155320504721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
- Chemistry, Physical
- Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
- Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
- Physics, Applied
- Physics, Condensed Matter
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