An asymmetrically out-of-plane ordered MAX phase as a precursor for Janus MXenes
, as a candidate precursor for Janus MXenes. We experimentally verified its unique asymmetric ordering through structural characterization. Further atomic-scale analysis via X-ray total scattering and reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) modeling reveals intricate chemical ordering and their possible correlation with atomic displacements. This work provides a pathway for synthesizing Janus MXenes and highlights the structural requirements for achieving symmetry-breaking in MAX phases.
Authors
- Ho Jin Ryu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3387-7381)
- Hyun Woo Seong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1376-9359)
- M. Lee
Institutions
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KR)
- Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nature Communications
- Published
- 2026-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-72561-y
- Primary Topic
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation of Korea