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Dr. Miladin Radović

Associate Department Head
Department of Materials Science&Engineering, Texas A&M University

Dr. Miladin Radović holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University (2001), an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Belgrade (1997), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Belgrade (1992). His research spans high-temperature materials for energy applications, processing of advanced ceramics, and the characterization and modeling of ceramic and metallic materials’ mechanical properties, with a focus on reliability and durability. He is also involved in processing materials for fuel cells and uses resonant ultrasound spectroscopy for material analysis. Radović’s work has earned him multiple honors, including an honorable mention at the ASM-ITS 2002 International Metallographic Contest, a cover feature in the Journal of American Ceramic Society (2004), and inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in America (2006). His academic performance was recognized with the A.W. Grosvenor Award, and he received the Sigma Xi Award at Drexel University along with a scholarship for the Gordon Research Conference in 2001. Early in his career, he was awarded a stipend for Talented Young Scientists by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Serbia.

Talk Title: 2D Materials: New Class of 2D Carbides and Nitrides

MXenes, a novel family of chemically diverse two-dimensional (2D) materials composed of carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional combination of properties. These include high electrical conductivity, large surface area, tunable surface chemistry, hydrophilicity, and excellent mechanical flexibility. Such characteristics make MXenes highly versatile for a wide range of applications, including energy storage and conversion, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, catalysis, sensing, water purification, and biomedical technologies. Despite their promise, several challenges remain in their development and implementation. This seminar lecture will provide a comprehensive review of the current understanding of MXenes’ structure, composition, and properties. Particular emphasis will be placed on challenges associated with their synthesis, such as scalability, control of surface terminations, and the environmental impact of their production methods. Additionally, the issue of chemical stability, which poses a significant bottleneck in leveraging MXenes’ full potential across various applications, will be critically analyzed. Specific applications, including their emerging roles in strain and humidity sensing, will be explored in greater detail. These capabilities highlight MXenes’ potential in fields such as structural health monitoring, wearable electronics, and environmental monitoring. By addressing these challenges and shedding light on ongoing advancements, this lecture aims to provide insights into how the future of MXenes can be shaped to meet the demands of both fundamental research

This project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe GA 101159710