The MAX phases are a group of layered ternary compounds with the general formula Mn+
1AXn (M: early transition metal; A: group A element; X: C and/or N; n= 1–3), which combine …

This article is a critical review of the Mn+ 1AXn phases (“MAX phases”, where n= 1, 2, or 3)
from a materials science perspective. MAX phases are a class of hexagonal-structure …

The MAX phases are a class of nanolaminated materials composed of an early transition-
metal (M), an A-group element (A) and C, N, B and/or P (X). Progress in MAX phase …

Inherently and artificially layered materials are commonly investigated both for fundamental
scientific purposes and for technological application. When a layered material is thinned or …

The elastic constants that describe the fundamental elastic properties of NiTi martensites are
unknown today. We present results of ab initio calculations of the ground-state energies and …

Handbook of Nanophysics: Functional Nanomaterials illustrates the importance of tailoring
nanomaterials to achieve desired functions in applications. Each peer-reviewed chapter …

Titanium Silicon Carbide films were deposited from three separate magnetrons with
elemental targets onto Si wafer substrates. The substrate was moved in a circular motion …

In this study, the oxidation resistance of a Cr 2 AlC-based MAX-Phase coating on the Ti–
48Al–2Cr–2Nb (at.%) alloy was investigated at 700° C and 800° C in air. Coatings were …

Hardness, one key property of hard coatings, is proportional to shear modulus, which can be
predicted using density functional theory (DFT). Besides considering hardness, a design …

A high-throughput computational method is used to predict 39 new superconductors in the Ti-
based M 2 AX phases, and the best candidates are then studied in more detail using density …