Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes

Abstract MXenes, a promising family of 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides, are renowned for their exceptional electronic conductivity and mechanical stability, establishing them as highly desirable candidates for advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material. Despite these advant...

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Main Authors: Arturo Barjola, Roberto Herráiz, Andrea Amaro, José Torres, Adrián Suárez, Enrique Giménez
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Published: Wiley-VCH 2024-09-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400024
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Roberto Herráiz
Andrea Amaro
José Torres
Adrián Suárez
Enrique Giménez
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description Abstract MXenes, a promising family of 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides, are renowned for their exceptional electronic conductivity and mechanical stability, establishing them as highly desirable candidates for advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material. Despite these advantages, challenges persist in optimizing MXene synthesis methods and improving their oxidation resistance. Surface defects on MXenes significantly impact their electronic properties, impeding charge transport and catalyzing the oxidation process. In this study, a novel synthesis protocol derived from the conventional, minimally invasive layer delamination (MILD) method, is presented. Two additional steps are introduced aiming at enhancing process yield, addressing a crucial issue as conventional methods often yield high‐quality individual MXene flakes but struggle to generate sufficient quantities for bulk material production. This approach successfully yields Ti3C2Tx films with excellent conductivity (3973.72 ±121.31 Scm−1) and an average EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) of 56.09 ± 1.60 dB within the 1.5 to 10 GHz frequency range at 35% relative humidity (RH). Furthermore, this investigation delves into the long‐term oxidation stability of these films under varying RH conditions. These findings underscore the effectiveness of this innovative synthesis approach in elevating both the conductivity and EMI shielding capabilities of MXene materials. This advancement represents a significant step toward harnessing MXenes for practical applications requiring robust EMI shielding solutions. Additionally, insights into long‐term stability offer critical considerations for implementing MXenes in real‐world environments.
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spelling doaj-art-2085cc84ea0c4442ba467ee6914f3d5c2025-08-20T02:16:55ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Electronic Materials2199-160X2024-09-01109n/an/a10.1002/aelm.202400024Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural ChangesArturo Barjola0Roberto Herráiz1Andrea Amaro2José Torres3Adrián Suárez4Enrique Giménez5Instituto Universitario de Tecnología de MaterialesUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaCamino de Vera s/n 46022 Valencia SpainEscola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria University of València (UV) Avenida de la Universidad s/n Burjassot 46100 SpainEscola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria University of València (UV) Avenida de la Universidad s/n Burjassot 46100 SpainEscola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria University of València (UV) Avenida de la Universidad s/n Burjassot 46100 SpainEscola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria University of València (UV) Avenida de la Universidad s/n Burjassot 46100 SpainInstituto Universitario de Tecnología de MaterialesUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaCamino de Vera s/n 46022 Valencia SpainAbstract MXenes, a promising family of 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides, are renowned for their exceptional electronic conductivity and mechanical stability, establishing them as highly desirable candidates for advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material. Despite these advantages, challenges persist in optimizing MXene synthesis methods and improving their oxidation resistance. Surface defects on MXenes significantly impact their electronic properties, impeding charge transport and catalyzing the oxidation process. In this study, a novel synthesis protocol derived from the conventional, minimally invasive layer delamination (MILD) method, is presented. Two additional steps are introduced aiming at enhancing process yield, addressing a crucial issue as conventional methods often yield high‐quality individual MXene flakes but struggle to generate sufficient quantities for bulk material production. This approach successfully yields Ti3C2Tx films with excellent conductivity (3973.72 ±121.31 Scm−1) and an average EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) of 56.09 ± 1.60 dB within the 1.5 to 10 GHz frequency range at 35% relative humidity (RH). Furthermore, this investigation delves into the long‐term oxidation stability of these films under varying RH conditions. These findings underscore the effectiveness of this innovative synthesis approach in elevating both the conductivity and EMI shielding capabilities of MXene materials. This advancement represents a significant step toward harnessing MXenes for practical applications requiring robust EMI shielding solutions. Additionally, insights into long‐term stability offer critical considerations for implementing MXenes in real‐world environments.https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400024chemical stabilityelectromagnetic interference EMIhydration stabilityMXeneoxidation reactionsshielding effectiveness SE
spellingShingle Arturo Barjola
Roberto Herráiz
Andrea Amaro
José Torres
Adrián Suárez
Enrique Giménez
Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes
Advanced Electronic Materials
chemical stability
electromagnetic interference EMI
hydration stability
MXene
oxidation reactions
shielding effectiveness SE
title Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes
title_full Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes
title_fullStr Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes
title_full_unstemmed Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes
title_short Ti3C2Tx Electromagnetic Shielding Performance: Investigating Environmental Influences and Structural Changes
title_sort ti3c2tx electromagnetic shielding performance investigating environmental influences and structural changes
topic chemical stability
electromagnetic interference EMI
hydration stability
MXene
oxidation reactions
shielding effectiveness SE
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400024
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