The MXenes Synthesis, Tunability and Reactivity (M-STAR) Center for Chemical Innovation aims to demonstrate to the world the exciting possibilities for fundamental and applied chemistry in the burgeoning field of two-dimensional layered metal nitrides and carbides known as MXenes. We envision MXenes as a truly general class of materials to be adapted to any purpose: metals, semiconductors, insulators, superconductors, metamaterials, composites, catalysts, electrodes, electronics and batteries.
In M-STAR, we bring together leaders in nanoscience, inorganic synthesis, soft matter, computational chemistry and energy materials to systematize the study of MXenes, build an armory of powerful and general tools for growing, joining, splitting, repainting, and electrifying them, and ultimately push the frontier in this enormous chemical space. Together, we will also advance science education, broaden participation, and communicate to the public the latest in cutting-edge science.
M-STAR’s Year in Review: 2024
M-STAR's first year and a half has already seen much progress! Major collaborations between our members are just now hitting editors' desks. Watch our publications page for exciting new developments in high-entropy MXenes, fundamental MXene infrared photophysics, and...
IUPAC names MXenes among the top 10 emerging technologies
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has named MXenes one of the top ten emerging technologies in the world today. This announcement recognizes MXenes as one of the leading tools to advance the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals for...
This work is supported by funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation under Grant Number CHE-2318105 (M-STAR CCI).