MXene Course

From February 7^th to February 11^th, with specialized lectures

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Learn how to make and characterize MXene at their birth place from Professor Yury Gogotsi and his team

This virtual certificate course will teach best practices for the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical measurements, or biomedical applications of MXenes

Experienced researchers, industry professionals, and students are all welcome to partake in the MXene course

Note: Recordings of our lectures will not be shared

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MXenes Synthesis

This section will introduce researchers to MXene synthesis best practices. Course attendees will receive detailed instruction as well as laboratory tutorials on how to synthesize MXenes. Participants will also learn about common mistakes encountered during MXene synthesis and receive course materials to guide their future research. This course is a great resource for researchers new to the MXene field as well as current MXene researchers who want to further advance their skillset.

MXenes Characterization

In this section, we will cover the characterization of MXene powders, colloidal solutions, single flakes and films by Raman spectroscopy, electron microscopy, UV-vis, XPS and other techniques. Experienced researchers will teach you how to determine the quality, flake size, and delamination of MXenes on the example of Ti₃C₂T_x. Sample preparation and elimination of measurement artifacts will be discussed in detail. Interpretation of Raman, UV-vis and XPS spectra of various MXenes will be provided. Bring your spectra and images and discuss them with our experts.

MXene Electrochemistry

This section will cover some basic concepts concerning the use of MXenes in electrochemical capacitors and batteries. We will explain capacitive and redox charge storage mechanisms in these materials, in both aqueous and non-aqueous systems. Methods for the fabrication of MXene electrodes will be discussed and then the assembly of three-electrode or two-electrode cells (with MXene as the working electrode) will be shown. The last part of the course will over the selection of parameters for running electrochemical tests and analysis of the obtained data.

Biomedical Applications of MXenes

In this section, we will discuss the growing interest in MXenes as novel material nanoplatforms for applications in biomedicine and biotechnology because of their favorable physicochemical and biocompatibility properties. We will introduce the advancement of MXenes in the field, with a particular focus on bioimaging, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, and antimicrobial treatments. Finally, we discuss the biocompatibility of MXenes based on the findings that have been reported so far.

MXene Course Instructors

Professor Yury Gogotsi

Distinguished University and Charles T. and Ruth M. Bach Professor
Director, A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: gogotsi@drexel.edu

Introduction and Opening Remarks
Introduction to MXene Characterization and Electrochemistry

Adam Goad

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: azg29@drexel.edu

MXene Etching Safety Protocols
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) of MXenes

Alex Inman

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: ai393@drexel.edu

MXene Liquid Crystals and Fibers

Dr. Armin VahidMohammadi

Research Assistant Professor
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: avm57@drexel.edu

MXene Liquid Crystals and Fibers

Dr. Christopher E. Shuck

Postdoctoral Research Assiciate
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: ces378@drexel.edu

Fundamentals of Etching/Delamination
Demonstration of Etching/Delamination (Synthesis of Ti₃C₂T_x)
XRD Characterization of MAX Phases and MXene

Danzhen Zhang

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: dz355@drexel.edu

Fabrication of 2D Transition Metal Carbide (MXene) Transparent Films

Geetha Valurouthu

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: gv327@drexel.edu

Introduction to Processing of MXene Dispersions

Laura Fusco

Marie Curie Global Fellow
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: lf636@drexel.edu

Biomedical applications of MXenes

Lingyi Bi

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: lb3277@drexel.edu

Size Selection of MXenes
Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS): Size and Zeta Potential

Mark Anayee

Ph.D. Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: ma3636@drexel.edu

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy of MXenes
Thermal Analysis of MXenes

Dr. Mikhail Shekhirev

Research Associate
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: ms4986@drexel.edu

Storage of MXenes and MXene Dispersions in Organic Solvents
Optical Microscopy & Scanning Electron Microscopy
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Natalia Noriega Pedraza

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: mn494@drexel.edu

Optical Properties of MXenes

Dr. Ruocun (John) Wang

Postdoctoral Researcher
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: jw3759@drexel.edu

Raman Spectroscopy of MAX and MXene

Teng Zhang

Ph.D Student
A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Email: tz333@drexel.edu

Electronic Properties of MXenes

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