Maximizing Potential Applications of MAX Phases: Sustainable Synthesis of Multielement Ti₃AlC₂.

ABSTRACT: This study employs the molten-salt-shielded method to dope the Ti₃AlC₂ MAX phase with Nb and Mo, aiming to expand the intrinsic potential of the material. X-ray diffraction confirms the preservation of the hexagonal lattice structure of Ti₃AlC₂, while Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analyses reveal the successful incorporation of dopants with subtle yet significant alterations in the vibrational modes and chemical environment. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy characterizations illustrate the characteristic layered morphology and uniform dopant distribution. Density functional theory simulations provide insights into the modified electronic structure, displaying changes in carrier transport mechani

SUBMITTER: Oliveira FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323249 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature