Imagine creating ultra-thin, super-strong sheets of material that conduct electricity better than most metals. Instead of using dangerous acids to make them, this team uses sound waves and microwaves to 'peel' the materials apart safely. These sheets are then mixed with graphene to create a high-tech ink or shield for electronics.
Traditional 2D material production often relies on toxic chemicals like hydrofluoric acid and is difficult to scale, making it risky and expensive for industrial adoption.
A pilot-scale production line using microwaves and acoustic waves to create MXenes without toxic acids, and a method for 800-gram MAX phase batches.
If you are a shielding manufacturer dealing with bulky or toxic materials — this project developed MXene/Graphene hybrids that provide electromagnetic shielding. These materials are produced using a safe-by-design strategy to ensure regulatory compliance.
If you are a medical device company dealing with low sensor sensitivity — this project developed functionalized 2D materials that enhance biosensor performance. The materials are designed to be non-toxic and eco-friendly from the start.
If you are an ink producer dealing with unstable conductive formulations — this project developed hybrid 2D materials for conductive inks. The process uses a physical etching method that reduces production time to about 6 hours.
The project has successfully produced an 800-gram batch of MAX phase and developed a pilot-scale production line for Ti3C2 MXene.
The project includes specific objectives to promote and monitor intellectual property (IP) and build exploitation roadmaps within the Graphene Flagship Initiative.
Based on available project data, costs are not explicitly listed, but the new physical etching method dramatically reduces production time to about 6 hours, which may lower operational costs.
The project implements a Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) strategy, including toxicity and ecotoxicity assessments to ensure the materials are safe for the environment.
The project period runs until 2027-05-31, with a goal of scaling production to TRL 5.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 11 partners across 8 countries. With a 45% industry ratio (including 5 SMEs), there is a strong bridge between the 5 research institutions and the market, ensuring that the 2D material development is aligned with industrial needs.
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