Molten salt shielded solid-state synthesis (MS5) reaction driven >99 % pure Ti3AlC2 MAX phase: Effect of MAX phase purity on interlayer separation of MXene and Na-ion storage

Molten salt-shielded solid-state synthesis (MS 5 ) process delivered high yields of >99% pure MAX phase under ambient conditions, producing MXenes with greater interlayer spacing, an excellent multifunctional 2D materials for energy applications.