2D MXenes – Tunable Mechanical and Tribological Properties

In this keynote talk, Prof. Dr. Rosenkranz will introduce the synthesis of 2D MXenes thus presenting their tribological potential and remaining challenges.

About The Speakers

Andreas Rosenkranz is a Professor for Materials-Oriented Tribology and New 2D Materials in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials (University of Chile). His research focuses on the characterization, chemical functionalization, and application of new 2D materials. His main field of research relates to tribology, but in the last years, he has expanded his fields of interest towards water purification, catalysis, and biological properties. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed publication in well-known journals including Nature Reviews Materials, Advanced Materials, ACS Nano among others. He is a fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and acts as a scientific editor for well-reputed scientific journals including MetalMat (Wiley), Journal of Tribology (ASME), Applied Nanoscience (Springer), Frontiers of Chemistry as well as Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (Emerald).