Fabrication of bulk MXene composites by cold sintering process and investigation of their mechanical properties

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the fabrication of MXene composites using cold sintering and to investigate their mechanical properties.
• Fabrication of ZnO/Ti3C2Tx bulk materials using cold sintering process at temperatures below 300℃.
• Assessment of the mechanical properties and relative density of the produced materials.
• Achieved a relative density of 70% in the fabricated materials.
• Demonstrated enhanced conductivity and potential for self-healing at room temperature.