Nb₂CT_x MXene reinforcement stimulated microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium

In this study, Nb₂CTx MXene reinforced commercially pure magnesium composite was processed using traditional blend-press-sinter technique. The added one volume percentage of Nb₂CTx MXene was fairly dispersed around the magnesium particles despite having sporadic clustering. Nb₂CTx MXene reinforcement was stable and developed defect free strong interfacial bonding with the magnesium matrix. The small amount of chemically compatible and thermally stable Nb₂CTx MXene reinforcement was successful in enhancing the bulk hardness and compressive yield strength, compressive strength, ductility and fracture toughness of the commercially pure magnesium.