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MXene-reinforced Elium <sup>®</sup> composites: A comprehensive study on tensile and flexural strengths, fracture toughness, thermal properties and damage mechanisms

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Bayram Ünal
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Yasin Uslugil
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Hasan Ulus
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Mürsel Ekrem
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Hayrettin Düzcükoğlu
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<jats:p> This study reports the synthesis of multilayer Ti <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> C <jats:sub>2</jats:sub> T <jats:sub>x</jats:sub> MXene through selective etching of Ti <jats:sub>3</jats:sub> AlC <jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and its incorporation into Elium <jats:sup>®</jats:sup> thermoplastic resin at loadings of 0.25–1.0 wt.%. The resulting nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetry, and mechanical tests, including tensile (ASTM D638), flexural (ASTM D790), and fracture toughness (ASTM D5045) analyses. The 0.75 wt.% MXene composite exhibited the most balanced performance, achieving a tensile strength of 69.45 MPa, a flexural strength of 110 MPa, and a 31% improvement in fracture toughness over neat Elium <jats:sup>®</jats:sup> . These enhancements were attributed to uniform nanofiller dispersion and effective interfacial interaction that facilitates stress transfer and crack deflection. SEM fractography revealed a transition from smooth, brittle fracture surfaces in the neat matrix to rough, branched crack paths in the MXene-filled composites, indicating improved energy dissipation. Overall, MXene/Elium <jats:sup>®</jats:sup> nanocomposites showed superior strength, toughness, and thermal stability, highlighting their potential as lightweight and recyclable materials for structural applications in automotive, aerospace, and protective sectors. </jats:p>

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