2D transition metal carbide/nitride have exhibited wide application potential in energy storage and conversion. In this work, two-dimentional Ti3AlC2 was prepared by mechanical alloying (MA) from the elemantal Ti, Al, and C powder mixtures under argon atmosphere at room temperature. MA was carried out using a Fritsch Pulverisette 7 type planetary ball mill. The samples were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX). Results of XRD showed that the Ti3AlC2 phase was successfuly obtained after 5 h of milling with TiC as impurity. SEM images reveals that the powder milled for 20 h is formed by fine particles and agglomerates.The EDX analysis indicates that the powder milled for 20 h consists of Ti, Al, and C elements.    

Keywords: Mechanical Alloying, Nanostructure, Ti3AlC2, Microstructure, X-ray diffraction

Mohsen Mhadhbi obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Sfax, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, Tunisia. He is currently Assistant Professor in National Institute of Research and Physicochemical Analysis, Tunisia. His research interests include material engineering, ceramics, composites, energy, powder technology, simulation. Her published works in national and international impacted journals and Books. He is a teacher in material sciences. Hence, he supervised several researchers. He is a member of various scientific journals and associations and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute .