Table 1.
Table of the studies for synthesis of MXenes using different etching solutions.
| MAX Phases | Etching Solution and Condition | MXenes | Characteristics | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti3AlC2 powder | 50% HF, room temperature, 2 h | Ti3C2 (nanosheet) |
Excellent electrical conductivity and hydrophilic | [37] |
| Nb2AlC powder | 40% HF, 60 °C, 90 h | Nb2CTx (nanosheet) |
Excellent electrical conductivity | [38] |
| Ti3AlC2 powder | LiF in 6 M HCl, 35 °C, 24 h | Ti3C2Tx (nanosheet) |
Defect structure and excellent electrical conductivity | [39] |
| Ti3AlC2 powder | 1 M bifluoride (NaHF2, KHF2, NH4HF2), 60 °C, 8 h | Ti3C2 (nanosheet) |
Large interplanar spacing | [40] |
| Ti3AlC2 powder | 49% HF, toom temperature, 24 h and hydrothermal reaction with DMF, ethanol, DMSO | Ti3C2Tx (quantum dot) |
Excellent optical properties and biocompatibility | [41] |