Project description DEENESFRITPL Large-scale preparation of 2D MXenes A new two-dimensional (2D) transition metal material, MXene, has many potential applications, including for photonic and plasmonic devices. For instance, MXenes have shown optical properties such as broadband absorption and surface plasmon excitations. However, large-scale synthesis and processing of MXenes lags behind other 2D materials. The EU-funded MXTRONICS project will investigate the use of MXenes for optoelectronic memory applications. Specifically, it will develop processes to synthesise new MXenes and doping strategies to functionalise them. The synthesised MXenes will be characterised using advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. The project’s goal is to transform functionalities in terms of large-scale preparation of 2D MXenes. It will make a substantial contribution to one of the EU’s main priorities on developing nanotechnologies and advanced materials. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective MXenes, a new family of transition metal-based 2D materials, have garnered a lot of interest due to their intriguing propertiesand potential in many applications. Recently, they have exhibited impressive optical properties such as broadbandabsorption and surface plasmon excitations, underlining their potential for photonic and plasmonic devices. At this earlystage of development, large scale synthesis and processing of MXenes is lagging behind other 2D materials, leaving theopportunities for optoelectronic applications nearly uncharted. Therefore, this project proposes to investigate using MXenesfor optoelectronic memory applications. In particular, the project proposes three main activities that capitalise on the strengthof experienced researcher and the host research group (Prof. Andre Geim) in 2D material synthesis and optoelectronicdevices: (1) development of processes to synthesise new MXenes, (2) development of doping strategies to functionalise MXenesand (3) development of optoelectronic memory device for image capture, where plasmonic and photosensitivity of MXeneswill be exploited. The synthesised MXenes will be characterised using various advanced microscopy and spectroscopytechniques. The result of the proposed project will be transformational functionalities with orders of magnitude improvementin terms of large scale preparation of 2D MXenes with controllable functionalisation and beyond. The success of this projectwill make a substantial contribution to one of the European Union main concerns on developing nanotechnologies andadvanced materials. Overall this proposed multidisciplinary project brings benefits to both the applicant and the hostinstitution (University of Manchester) in terms of mutual knowledge transfer, joint publications, new collaborationsand networking activities and personal career development of the researcher as well as increased public awareness aboutresearch resulting from ambitious outreach program. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsoptoelectronicsengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopy Keywords Two dimensional Materials MXenes Functionalization Thin Films Optoelectronics Nanoplasmonics Flexible Electronics Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Topic(s) MSCA-IF-2019 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2019 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF) Coordinator THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Net EU contribution € 224 933,76 Address OXFORD ROAD M13 9PL Manchester United Kingdom See on map Region North West (England) Greater Manchester Manchester Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 224 933,76
