Fe 2 AlB 2, a ternary transition metal compound, has attracted much attention due to its
layered structure, electrical conductivity, and magnetocaloric effect. However, the …

A plethora of magnetic ground states along with intriguing magnetic properties have been
reported in thin films of Mn-containing MAX phases. However, fewer results and therefore …

A complex optimization of the arc melting synthetic approach was performed to enhance the
phase purity of Cr 2 AlC MAX-phase in the bulk form. Optimization steps included the initial …

The MAB phase MoAlB has attractive properties both at room and high temperatures. To
further improve its properties, a possible way is to form solid solutions by partially …

Abstract Mn doped (Cr 1-x Mn x) 2 AlC compounds constitute a family of MAX-phases of
great interest due to the possibility of tuning the magnetic properties they possess. Their …

The Cr2AlC MAX phase is a promising parent compound to introduce magnetism to nano-
laminated ternary carbides by doping with Mn. Here, we demonstrate that Mn doping of bulk …

Modelling solid solutions is fundamental in understanding the properties of numerous
materials which are important for a range of applications in various fields including …

Research on inherently nanolaminated transition metal carbides is inspired by their unique
properties combining metals and ceramics, such as higher damage tolerance, better …