🧪 The first plenary lecture, titled “The Future of MXenes”, was delivered by Prof. Yury Gogotsi from Drexel University. Prof. Gogotsi captivated the audience with his insights into the transformative potential of MXenes across various applications. His comprehensive overview underscored the innovative nature of these materials and their future impact on technology and industry.
🔬 Following this, Prof. Michael Naguib from Tulane University presented his lecture on “Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Carbo-Chalcogenides” Prof. Naguib’s presentation delved into the synthesis methods and the remarkable properties of these materials, providing a deep understanding of their potential applications in electronics and beyond.
After a brief coffee break ☕, the sessions resumed with
🔍 Prof. Qing Huang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discussing “Chemical Scissor-Mediated Structural Editing of Layered Transition Metal Carbides.” Prof. Huang’s work on the precise structural editing of MXenes was both groundbreaking and informative, showcasing new methodologies that could revolutionize the field.
The morning continued with several insightful presentations from esteemed researchers:
- 🧴 “Enhancing MXene Stabilities, Processibility, and Stacking Order via High-Permittivity Solvents” by Prof. Zhongpeng Lyu (Aalto University)
- 🧱 “MXenes in the Framework of Clays and Related 2D Solids” by Prof. Eduardo Ruiz-Hitzky (ICMM-CSIC)
- 🤖 “Density Functional Theory and Machine Learning Exploration of Novel Properties in MXene and Related Materials” by Prof. Alejandro Strachan (Purdue University)
- 🔬 “Distance Dependence of MXene-Induced Fluorescence Energy Transfer and Applications in Single Molecule Biosensing” by Prof. Lorena Manzanares (Centrale Lille)
- 💓 “Biomedical Application of MXene for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration” by Prof. Kateryna Diedkova (University of Latvia)
- 🌊 “Robust 2D Ti3C2-MXene/AuNPs Composite for Sensing E-Coli in Drinking Water” by Ayesha Zaheer (University of Naples Federico-II)
- 🎯 “Photothermal Targeted Cancer Cell Ablation Using MXenes-Antibody Complex” by Prof. Volodymyr Deineka (Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia)
- 🔍 “Compositional Mapping of 2D MXenes at the Near-Atomic Scale by Atom Probe Tomography” by Mathias Krämer (Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH)
- ⚗️ “pH Dependent Hydrolysis of V2CTx MXene Studied Using In Situ Scanning Transmission X-Ray Microscopy” by Namrata Sharma (Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin)
- ⚛️ “Chemical Characterization of Defects in Ti3C2Tx MXenes by Synchrotron-Based Soft X-Ray Spectroscopy” by Zoe Dessoliers (Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin)
- 🕒 “Femtosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopy Investigation in S-Scheme Photocatalysts” by Prof. Jianjun Zhang (China University of Geosciences)
The afternoon session began with:
🔑 The Keynote Lecture by Prof. Johanna Rosen from Linköping University, titled “Development of New MXenes from a Theoretical and Experimental Perspective.” Prof. Rosen’s dual approach of theoretical models complementing experimental techniques provided a holistic view of MXene development, promising significant advancements in the near future.
The session continued with:
- ☀️ “Exotic Photothermal Properties in Ti-Based MXenes for Optoelectronics” by Prof. Stefano Ippolito (Drexel University)
- 🔋 “Tailoring MXene Synthesis and Assembly for Enhanced Performance in Energy Storage Applications” by Prof. Majid Beidaghi (University of Arizona)
The day concluded with a poster session, featuring numerous innovative studies, including:
- 💡 “Computational Insight into the Guanylation of Carbodiimides by Means of Ti3C2Tx MXene as a Heterogeneous Catalyst”
- Pablo García Aznar (Instituto de Tecnología Química UPV-CSIC)
- 🌧️ “Investigation of Highly Conductive and Humidity-Tolerant MXene Prepared Using Phosphoric Acid”
- 💧 “The Influence of Intercalating Agents on the Formation and the Efficiency of MXene-Based Photocatalytic Hybrids for Light-Driven Hydrogen Generation”
- Marina Smirnova (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan)
- 🌐 “Exploring the Impact of Environmental Factors on Long-Term Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance”
- Arturo Barjola Ruiz (Instituto Universitario de Tecnología de Materiales (IUTM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV))
- 🧩 “3D Printed Silicon/MXene Electrode for Enhanced Sodium-Ion Batteries”
- Jesus Medina (Trinity College Dublin)
- 🔍 “Hyperspectral Bulk- and Surface-Sensitive Imaging of Titanium Carbide MXenes”
- Namrata Sharma (Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin)
- ⚗️ “MXene Synthesis Under Different Base Conditions”
- Vinh Nguyen (University of Turku)
- 🧪 “MXene-Based Materials for Catalytic Applications”
- Judith Elizabeth Medina Vargas (Institute of Advanced Materials)
- 🌱 “Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity Study of Layered TiNα Nanosheets as Emerging Materials Towards Greener N2 Fixation to Ammonia”
- Emanuela Accardo (Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Química CSIC-UPV)
- 🖌️ “Highly Conductive MXene Ink: Versatile Coatings for Engineered Metal Powders in 3D Printing Applications”
- Apostolos Koutsioukis (Trinity College Dublin)
- 🧲 “Lithium Ion-Selective Separation Using MXene-Based Nanocomposite Adsorbent”
- Seunghyun Hong (Khalifa University)
- 📡 “High-Permittivity Solvents Increase MXene Stability and Stacking Order Enabling Ultraefficient Terahertz Shielding”
- 🌿 “Perovskites Nanocrystals Supported on MXene (Ti2N) for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction”
- Froy Kevin Mego de la Cruz (Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ) – CPI)
- 🛠️ “Computational Insights into Tailoring of Surface Termination on MXenes for Photo-Thermochemical Cycles of CO2 and H2O Dissociation”
- ⚡ “Spray-Coated Ti3C2Tx MXene Thin Film for Flexible Energy Storage Devices”
- Asha Arackal Sukumaran (Cochin University of Science And Technology)
- 🧫 “CO Adsorption in MXenes TiXCX-1 (X=2,3) and Its MAX Slabs”
- Maria Guadalupe Moreno-Armenta (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)
- 🧬 “Enhanced Electrochemical Sensing Platforms Based on ‘Fluoride’ and ‘Fluoride-Free’ Synthesized MXenes for Clinical and Environmental Applications”
- Carmen Quintana (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
- 🚀 “High Performance Electrode Materials for Hybrid Aqueous Supercapacitors Based on MXenes”
- 🔋 “Hybrids Based on MXenes and Layered Hydroxides, as a New Alternative for Electrochemical Energy Systems”
- Camilo Andres Jaramillo Hernández
- 🌱 “MXene for Green Synthesis of Ammonia”
- Radhika Nittoor Veedu (CEITEC VUT, Brno, Czech Republic)
- 🔬 “Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysts Based on MXenes, Graphene and Metallic Nanoparticles”
- Jose Ricardo Hincapie Ocampo (Universidad De Alicante)
- 💎 “Ti3C2 MXene Catalysts for Styrene Oxidation to Benzaldehyde: Influence of the Etching Conditions”
- Francesc X. Llabrés i Xamena (Instituto de Tecnología Química CSIC-UPV)
The day’s proceedings highlighted the vibrant participation of researchers and attendees, fostering an environment of collaborative learning and innovation. The lectures were well-received, with lively discussions and questions reflecting the attendees’ keen interest and engagement.
As the first day drew to a close, the collective anticipation for the remaining sessions was palpable. The congress is set to continue with more groundbreaking research and discussions, further solidifying its role as a pivotal event in the field of MXenes and 2D materials.
