Fig. 1: Schematic diagram of the transfer process of monolayer Ti3C2Tx nanosheet.
From: Shear properties and stable wrinkle resistance in 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene monolayers
a Transfer of monolayer Ti3C2Tx nanosheets suspended at the edge of a copper mesh using a mechanical probe and FIB cutting. b The monolayer Ti3C2Tx is transferred to the test area in the middle of the PTS nanomechanical device by a mechanical probe and e-beam Pt deposition. c In situ shear testing of monolayer Ti3C2Tx via the “push-to-shear” strategy of the PTS nanomechanical device. d SEM images (repeated independently with similar structures for four times) of monolayer Ti3C2Tx nanosheet during mechanical probe transfer. Sample edges are treated with e-beam Pt deposition to prevent sample curling. e SEM image (repeated independently with similar structures for four times) of monolayer Ti3C2Tx on the test area of the PTS device, with the ends of the samples immobilized by e-beam Pt deposition, and the samples above the gap of the test area milled and shaped by FIB.
