MXene Dispersion Composition for Oxidation-Resistant Film Formation

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Problem

Existing methods struggle to produce a MXene dispersion with high dispersibility and oxidation resistance, which is necessary for forming a film containing MXenes, which are well dispersed and having sufficient oxidation resistance, and a film containing MXenes.

Innovation Solution

A two-dimensional composition comprising two-dimensional particles of a layered material comprising two-dimensional particles of a layered material comprising a dispersion medium with a relative permittivity greater than that of water, and a two-dimensional particle-containing composition comprising two-dimensional particles of a layered material with a relative permittivity greater than that of water, and a two-dimensional particle-containing composition comprising two-dimensional particles of a layered material with a relative permittivity greater than that of water, and a two-dimensional particle-containing composition comprising two-dimensional particles of a layered material comprising one or plural layers of a layered material with a relative permittivity greater than that of water, and a two-dimensional particle-containing composition comprising three-dimensional particles of a layered material with a relative permittivity greater than that of water, and a three-dimensional composition comprising two-dimensional particles of a structured material with a layered material with a layered material having a relative permittivity greater than that of water, and a two-dimensional particle-containing composition comprising two-dimensional particles of a layered material with a relative permittivity greater than that of water.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If conventional MXene dispersion methods are used, then MXene can be dispersed in the dispersion medium, but the dispersibility is insufficient and aggregation occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovedispersibilityVSAvoidoxidation resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of MXene by incorporating metal elements with higher ionization energy than Ti (such as V, Nb, Mo) to replace part of the Ti atoms in the MXene structure. This compositional parameter change enhances both the dispersibility in dispersion media and the oxidation resistance of the MXene particles, resolving the contradiction between these two properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite MXene structure by combining multiple metal elements (M1 with higher ionization energy than Ti, and optionally M2) in the MXene lattice. This composite approach, where different metal elements work synergistically, simultaneously improves dispersibility and oxidation resistance, overcoming the limitations of conventional single-element MXene.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of manufacture

If film formation is attempted with conventional MXene dispersion, then a film can be produced, but the film lacks sufficient oxidation resistance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefilm formationVSAvoidoxidation resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

By modifying the metal composition parameter of MXene to include elements with higher ionization energy than Ti, the patent enhances the oxidation resistance of the resulting film while maintaining ease of manufacture. The improved intrinsic oxidation resistance of the MXene particles translates directly to superior film performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If MXene is used for electromagnetic shielding applications, then shielding function is achieved, but oxidation resistance remains insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shielding functionVSAvoidoxidation resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the metal composition parameter of MXene by incorporating elements with higher ionization energy than Ti, which simultaneously maintains the electromagnetic shielding function and significantly improves the oxidation resistance, making the material more reliable for practical EMI shielding applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition achieves high dispersibility and oxidation resistance, enabling the formation of a film with improved conductivity and stability, suitable for applications such as electrodes and electromagnetic shields.

Implementation Method 1

a dispersion medium having a relative permittivity greater than that of water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric permittivity: Dielectric Permittivity

Data Source

PatentUS20250388740A1Two-dimensional particle-containing composition and production method for two-dimensional particle-containing composition
Publication Date: 2025.12.25 MURATA MFG CO LTD
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AI summary

A two-dimensional particle-containing composition that includes two-dimensional particles of a layered material having one or plural layers; and a dispersion medium having a relative permittivity greater than that of water. The one or plural layers comprise a layer body represented by: MmXn, wherein M is (1) at least one metal element M1 of Group 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 having a higher ionization energy than Ti, or (2) a combination of the metal element M1 that accounts for 50 atom % or more of M and a metal element M2 of Group 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 other than the metal element M1 that accounts for 50 atom % or less of M, and the two-dimensional particles have a fluorine element and an oxygen element.