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journal contribution
posted on 2021-08-18, 16:34 authored by Christopher
E. Shuck, Kimberly Ventura-Martinez, Adam Goad, Simge Uzun, Mikhail Shekhirev, Yury GogotsiMXenes
are proven to be promising materials for a wide variety
of applications, from electrochemical energy storage to environmental
remediation, leading to their increasing popularity in research. With
an influx of new researchers focused on MXenes, it is increasingly
important to ensure the safe and reliable production of these materials.
Herein, we describe the safe synthesis of MXenes, from their precursors
(MAX) to the final product (delaminated MXene), focusing on HF-based
etching approaches. Using the synthesis of Ti3C2Tx MXene as an example, we discuss safety
risks associated with each step of the procedure and demonstrate necessary
precautions for the safe, reproducible, and reliable synthesis of
MXenes. Finally, we overview the most updated research on MXene safety
from a cytotoxicity aspect.