Aljoscha Söll

Abstract Ti₃AlC₂, a typical MAX phase compound, serves as the parent structure of Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXenes, the most extensively studied members of the MXene family for diverse applications. Despite increasing interest, most studies of Ti₃AlC₂ rely on polycrystalline samples, limiting accurate determination of its intrinsic physical properties. The synthesis of large, high-quality single crystals therefore remains essential for probing fundamental electronic, optical, and transport behaviour.

1 Introduction Lithium intercalation is one of the most powerful approaches for vastly tuning charge doping in layered semiconductors, magnets, and superconductors, and is traditionally accomplished via electrochemical methods [1-4]. Electrochemical intercalation plays a central role in many liquid-phase exfoliation protocols since it often induces bulk crystal delamination down to exfoliated flakes of high crystalline quality [5-8].

1 Introduction Magnetic 2D materials are promising for application in quantum computing, magnetic storage, and sensor technology.[1-4] Accurate detection of the magnetic properties of these materials is crucial for advancing novel devices and understanding their underlying mechanisms.