Project R-16252

MXene/hBN Hybrid Structures for Functional 2D Materials (Research)

This project investigates hybrid structures composed of MXene and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), focusing on their structural features and potential functional properties. MXenes exhibit high electrical conductivity and tunable surface chemistry, while hBN is known for its thermal stability, chemical inertness, and insulating behavior. Combining these two-dimensional materials offers an opportunity to create hybrid systems that integrate conductive, thermal, and interfacial characteristics within a single platform. The research includes material synthesis, structural tuning, and multiscale characterization aimed at understanding how MXene/hBN interactions influence electrical, thermal, and interfacial performance. The outcomes will contribute fundamental insights into cooperative effects in heterogeneous 2D materials and support future applications in areas such as electronic materials, sensing, energy devices, and other functional material systems.

16 October 2025 - 15 October 2029