2D-PRINTABLE & HYPERSONIC Symposium

On 31 March 2026, the SAFARI project was disseminated at the 2D-PRINTABLE & HYPERSONIC Symposium held at the Naughton Institute, Dublin, Ireland. This international scientific event focused on “2D materials on demand for digital electronics” and brought together researchers, industry representatives, and policy stakeholders working on advanced functional materials and their applications.

The SAFARI project was represented through an invited talk delivered by Dr. Diana Marcano from PIT, titled “Advancing Applications via Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) MXenes: The SAFARI Project’s Green and Upscaled Synthesis.” The presentation provided an overview of the project’s objectives, methodology, and key achievements, with particular emphasis on the implementation of the SSbD framework in the development of MXene-based materials.

The talk highlighted SAFARI’s approaches to:

• Developing safer and more sustainable synthesis routes for MXenes, including alternatives to conventional hydrofluoric acid-based processes
• Scaling up production while maintaining material performance and reducing environmental and health impacts
• Integrating SSbD principles early in the innovation process, covering hazard assessment, environmental impact, occupational safety, and socio-economic considerations
• Demonstrating functional performance of MXenes in advanced applications, such as energy storage and electronic devices

The symposium provided a valuable platform to engage with a broad audience across academia, industry, and policy. In particular, SAFARI contributed to discussions on the role of SSbD in enabling industrial uptake of advanced materials and aligning innovation with European sustainability goals.

Additionally, SAFARI participated in a panel discussion on “2D Materials: Policy and Industry Perspectives,” further enhancing the project’s visibility and fostering dialogue on commercialization pathways, regulatory frameworks, and market adoption of 2D materials.