Effects of Etching and Delamination on Biocompatibility of Ti-Based MXenes.

ABSTRACT: MXenes, a class of two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides, have emerged as promising candidates for biomedical applications due to their electrical conductivity, photothermal response, and rich surface chemistry. However, their biocompatibility is highly sensitive to synthesis conditions, particularly etching and delamination strategies. In this study, we systematically investigated the influence of different synthesis routes─using acidic (concentrated or diluted HF/HCl) etching and Li⁺ versus Na⁺ intercalation─on the surface chemistry, structural integrity, and biological behavior of Ti₃C₂T_x and its carbonitride analog Ti₃C_1.5N_0.5T_x. Detailed physicochemical cha

SUBMITTER: Diedkova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400265 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature