Innovative MXene and MAX-Phase Carbon Solutions for High-Performance Technologies

At MXeneNanoTech, we specialize in advanced carbon engineering built around the unique capabilities of MXenes, MAX-phase materials, and precision-designed porous carbons. Our mission is to deliver materials with exceptional conductivity, structural stability, and tunable porosity—engineered for demanding applications across the U.S. energy, defense, aerospace, and clean-tech sectors.

Our production platform is designed for scalability, repeatability, and custom performance requirements, ensuring that industries can rely on materials with consistent quality and outstanding technical properties.

Transforming MAX-Phase Carbides Into High-Value Porous Carbons

One of our core capabilities is the conversion of MAX-phase carbides into carbide-derived carbon (CDC) with highly controlled pore architecture. By removing specific metal atoms from the carbide matrix through halogen-based extraction, we create a carbon structure with nanoscale porosity tailored by the original crystal arrangement.

Advantages of Our CDC Approach

• Efficient single-step production

• Clean, high-purity carbon output

• Precise control of micropores and mesopores

• Superior uniformity compared to conventional carbonization techniques

MAX-phase materials, known for their layered ordering and metallic–ceramic hybrid nature, serve as excellent templates for predictable and reproducible carbon morphologies.

Advanced Polymer-Derived Carbons for Clean, High-Stability Performance

We also manufacture polymer-derived carbons (PDCs) using a controlled two-stage process: thermal decomposition followed by activation. This pathway produces extremely clean carbons with very low ash content, excellent mechanical robustness, and customizable pore structures.

Through the selection of specific polymer chemistry, we can tailor:

• Surface functionalities

• Pore distribution

• Particle size and geometry

Spherical PDC materials are especially valuable for:

• High-flow electrochemical systems

• Wear-resistant adsorption modules

• Capacitors and hybrid ion devices requiring rapid charge transfer

Activated Carbons Engineered for Industrial and Environmental Systems

For large-scale filtration, purification, and catalytic applications, we produce activated carbons from several commodity feedstocks, including:

• Hard fruit shells

• Select wood types

• Specialized coals

Our Two-Stage Activation Process

1. Carbonization:
Thermal decomposition in an inert environment at 600–900°C to eliminate volatiles.

2. Activation:
Development of micro- and mesopores using agents such as:

• CO₂

• Steam

• KOH

This process yields highly porous carbons with the performance characteristics required for industrial adsorption, water treatment, air purification, and chemical processing.

MXene-Enhanced and Hybrid Nanomaterial Systems

A central area of innovation at MXene NanoTech is the integration of MXene flakes and MAX-phase additives into carbon matrices. These hybrids combine the conductivity and surface reactivity of MXenes with the stability and porosity of engineered carbons.

Benefits include:

• Greater charge storage capability

• Enhanced catalytic performance

• Increased ion accessibility

• Tunable hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity

• Improved mechanical strength

Such materials are ideal for supercapacitors, sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries, electrocatalysis, and next-generation environmental technologies.

Custom Material Engineering for Specialized U.S. Applications

We collaborate closely with partners to develop materials optimized for specific performance metrics.

Customization Options Include:

• Controlled pore size distribution from sub-nanometer up to >20 nm

• Surface areas up to 2,000 m²/g

• Pore volumes approaching 1 cm³/g

• Multiple product formats:

  • Nanostructured powders

  • Spherical particles

  • Thin coatings

  • Porous monoliths

  • Technical fibers

• Tailored surface chemistry for selective adsorption or improved wettability

• Retained metal, oxide, halogen, or carbide inclusions for enhanced functionality

Why U.S. Companies Work With MXeneNanoTech

• Expertise in MXene and MAX-phase material science

• Reliable, scalable production suitable for commercial manufacturing

• Strong R&D background and custom development services

• Ability to deliver high-performance materials for mission-critical sectors

• Focus on innovation, purity, and material stability