12th IUPAC International Conference on Novel Materials and their Synthesis (NMS-XII), is held during 14-19 October, 2016 at Hunan Agriculture University together with Nanjing Tech University, Fudan University and University of Technology, Sydney.
Hunan Agriculture University is located at Changsha City, Hunan Province, China. It is known for its world-renowned achievements in the development of agricultural products such as hybrid rice, gardening and horticulture, and plant protection. Its history can be dated back to 1903.
Changsha is a city filled with modern and tradition. The name of “Changsha” was first seen in the West Zhou Dynasty, about 3000 years ago. It is also famous for foot massage over the world...
Topics of Submission for 12th IUPAC International Conference on Novel Materials and their Synthesis (NMS-XII), is held during 14-19 October, 2016
The Conference is intended to provide for the exposition and discussion of research on novel materials including their preparation, characterization, properties and applications. Topics presented will be as the follows:
Symposium A: Novel biomass, biobased materials and composites, their preparation, properties and applications.
Symposium B: Novel preparation methods for organic compounds, including catalytic ones, their properties and applications.
Symposium C: Novel polymers such as conducting, semiconducting ones, supramolecular (supermolecular, dynamers), fibers, and their preparation, properties and applications.
Symposium D: Novel energy systems including fuel cells, solar cells, lithium batteries and supercapacitors, and their key materials, performance and applications.
Symposium E: Novel nanomaterials such as one-, two-, and three- dimensional (1D-, 2D- and 3D-) nanomaterials, their characterization and application.
Symposium F: Novel ceramic materials such as super- conductors, electronic, diaelectronic, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, optoelectric and magnetic materials, their preparation and applications.
Symposium G: Novel materials related to coal, carbon, fullerene, graphene and graphite, and their applications.
Symposium H: Novel eco-friendly materials, environ- mental engineering and contamination control: their preparation, characterizations, properties and applications.
Symposium I: Novel materials for fuel production, conversion or storage.

Prof. Yury Gogotsi at the 12th IUPAC International Conference on Novel Materials and their Synthesis
(NMS-XII), October 14, 2016

Prof. Yury Gogotsi and Pavel Gogotsi at the 12th IUPAC International Conference on
Novel Materials and their Synthesis (NMS-XII), October 14, 2016
Source: http://www.nms-iupac.org/

Our collaborative work on porous Ti₃AlC₂ MAX phase for efficient Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene synthesis has been ranked among the Top 10 most cited papers in the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology (IJACT).
We highly recommend checking out new important paper: “Critical Assessment of Intrinsic Antibacterial Properties and Photothermal Therapy Potential of MXene Nanosheets.” Along with the key findings, we’re also excited to share the Supplementary Cover Art — it beautifully illustrates our vision of MXene-based targeted complexes that can eliminate bacteria via photothermal conversion under near-infrared irradiation.
Do MXene nanosheets possess intrinsic antibacterial activity? A systematic study of high-quality Ti-, V-, and Nb-based MXenes reveals negligible inherent antimicrobial effects while highlighting their strong potential for targeted photothermal antibacterial therapy.
Highlights
We are excited to share that our Carbon-Ukraine (Y-Carbon LLC) company participated in the I2DM Summit and Expo 2025 at Khalifa University in Abu-Dhabi! Huge thanks to Research & Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D) for hosting such a high-level event.It was an incredible opportunity to meet brilliant researchers and innovators working on the next generation of 2D materials. The insights and energy from the summit will definitely drive new ideas in our own development.
Carbon-Ukraine team had the unique opportunity to visit XPANCEO - a Dubai-based deep tech startup company that is developing the first smart contact lenses with AR vision and health monitoring features, working on truly cutting-edge developments.
Our Carbon-Ukraine team (Y-Carbon LLC) are thrilled to start a new RIC2D project MX-Innovation in collaboration with Drexel University Yury Gogotsi and Khalifa University! Amazing lab tours to project collaborators from Khalifa University, great discussions, strong networking, and a wonderful platform for future collaboration.
MXenes potential applications include sensors, wound healing materials, and drug delivery systems. A recent study explored how different synthesis methods affect the safety and performance of MXenes. By comparing etching conditions and intercalation strategies, researchers discovered that fine-tuning the surface chemistry of MXenes plays a crucial role in improving biocompatibility. These results provide practical guidelines for developing safer MXenes and bring the field one step closer to real biomedical applications.
An excellent review highlighting how MXene-based sensors can help tackle one of today’s pressing environmental challenges — heavy metal contamination. Excited to see such impactful work moving the field of environmental monitoring and sensor technology forward!
Carbon-Ukraine team was truly delighted to take part in the kickoff meeting of the ATHENA Project (Advanced Digital Engineering Methods to Design MXene-based Nanocomposites for Electro-Magnetic Interference Shielding in Space), supported by NATO through the Science for Peace and Security Programme.
Exellent news, our joint patent application with Drexel University on highly porous MAX phase precursor for MXene synthesis published. Congratulations and thanks to all team involved!
Our team was very delighted to take part in International Symposium "The MXene Frontier: Transformative Nanomaterials Shaping the Future" – the largest MXene event in Europe this year!
Last Call! Have you submitted your abstract for IEEE NAP-2025 yet? Join us at the International Symposium on "The MXene Frontier: Transformative Nanomaterials Shaping the Future" – the largest MXene-focused conference in Europe this year! Final Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to showcase your research and engage with world leaders in the MXene field!