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.
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...
C&EN: Mighty MXenes are ready for launch
MXenes are in the news at the American Chemical Society's Chemical & Engineering News. Read the story of MXenes' origins, their breakthroughs over the last fifteen years, and what the future holds for them - and M-STAR.
M-STAR has launched!
The MXenes Synthesis, Tunability and Reactivity consortium has secured funding as a Phase I Center for Chemical Innovation from the National Science Foundation. Prof. Dmitri Talapin of the University of Chicago will lead a team of PIs from UChicago, Drexel, IUPUI,...
This work is supported by funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation under Grant Number CHE-2318105 (M-STAR CCI).