Synthesis of (V0.2Cr0.8)2(Ga0.5Ge0.5)(C0.6N0.4), a Triple-Site Solid Solution MAX Phase MAX phases are an extremely versatile family of layered compounds that usually consist of an early to-mid transition metal (M-element), a main group element (mainly groups 13–15) or late transition me...

Are there #MAXPhases with mixed elements on all three lattice sites?
Find out in our latest publication in @pubs.acs.org Inorganic Chemistry!
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#synthesis #carbonitrides #solidsolutions #ceramics #materials #chemsky #matsky

A-Site Solid Solution Effects on Electrical Resistivity, Oxidation Resistance, and Hardness of MAX Phases V2(As1–xPx)C and V2(As1–xGex)C MAX phases are a class of compounds known for having both metallic and ceramic properties, such as good electrical conductivity, oxidation resistance, and high hardness. The bulk of the research on th...

How do #MAXPhases with exotic A-elements behave?
Find out in our latest publication in @pubs.acs.org Inorganic Chemistry!
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#synthesis #carbides #solidsolution #materials #chemsky #matsky

It is a gorgeous morning at the Fall MRS Meeting in Boston!
📣 My talk is TODAY (Mon, Dec 1st) at 4.30 pm in Sheraton Back Bay.
📖 I will talk about V-MXenes (& V-MAX phases) and sprinkle in some electrocatalytic properties.
⭐ Let me know if you are around!
#F25MRS #MXenes #MAXPhases #chemsky #matsky

New paper alert! Who knew V incorporates into the A-site of a MAX phase? We were surprised! And then we tried all 3d metals... check out how it influences the magnetism of Nb2SnC.
Great collaboration with @bluebananna.bsky.social and others! #MAXPhases #chemsky #matsky
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Bonding profiling of gapless ceramic V2GaC/N MAX phases: a spectroscopic and dual theoretical approach The family of MAX phases is growing faster than ever, resulting in more than 340 reported members so far. Even though the variety of different M- and A-elements is overwhelming, the X-site of MAX phas...

We are happy to take a supporting role in this #openaccess work. It provides the first detailed comparison of electronic properties between V-based carbide, nitrid3 and carbonitride #MAXPhases, integrating soft X-ray spectroscopy with advanced modeling. pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
#chemsky #matsky

Influence of the M- and A-Elements on the Oxidation Stability of Solid Solution MAX Phases V2Ga1–xGexC and Cr2Ga1–xGexC MAX phase carbides have attracted much attention due to their unique combination of metallic and ceramic properties, making them promising materials for high-temperature applications. Understanding ho...

🔥 Hot off the press at @acs.org Chemistry of Materials:
💡 We synthesized new solid solutions to probe the influence of the M- & the A-element on the oxidation behavior of #MAXPhases.
💛Thankful to the NSF for funding!
#chemsky #matsky
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🗣️I am honored to give an invited talk highlighting #MAXPhases with exotic A-elements and new A-site solid solutions with a focus on their oxidation behavior and magnetic properties at the #pacrim.
🏞️ I also got to enjoy the beautiful area around Vancouver.

📣 Our review on #MAXPhases, #MABPhases and #MXenes, published in ChemPlusChem, on behalf of Chemistry Europe, is among the top 10 most-cited papers published by the journal in 2023.
📖 Available open access funded via the Wiley-DEAL agreement with Arizona State University.
#TopCitedArticle

I had fun speaking at the #ICACC2025 today and enjoyed all other talks on #MAXPhases and beyond. I'm excited for tomorrow!
The #BirkelGroup was also represented by @isabelhuck.bsky.social who showed her work on solid-solution phases. Great job!
#proudPI #BirkelTeam
#chemsky

(V1–yMoy)2CTx MXene Nanosheets as Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution MAX phases are a large and growing family of transition metal-based ternary carbides and (carbo)nitrides, that have also attracted significant attention as precursors for a class of two-dimensional ma...

New paper alert! Interested in #mxenes and #electrocatalysis? Check out our latest work on incorporating Mo into V-MXenes (and V- #MAXPhases) to make them more efficient catalysts for water splitting. Congratulations, Rose! Great collab with
@bluebananna.bsky.social.
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Congratulations to Linus who defended his Bachelor thesis at TU Darmstadt today!
Well done!
#MAXPhases
#BirkelGroup
#chemsky

Now we wrote another "Blickpunkt Anorganik" article for Nachrichten der Chemie @gdch.bsky.social.
This one focuses on the cool families of #MAXPhases and #MXenes. Between metallic ceramics and 2D materials. Check it out!
Sorry, only in German.
#chemsky