Ti3C2Tx MXene with tunable properties

The synthesis of Ti
3
C
2
T
x
MXene by two different routes of etching, viz; using HF and in situ HF producing method using LiF and HCl have been investigated in this work. The sample prepared by in situ HF etching method modified with ammonia solution had an improved layered morphology and could be easily delaminated via sonication. The study reveals that the functionality and the properties of Ti
3
C
2
T
x
MXene can be tuned by varying the etchant concentration and the intercalants used.