Cannibalistic MXene Material (IMAGE) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Caption After a monolayer MXene is heated, functional groups are removed from both surfaces. Titanium and carbon atoms migrate from one area to both surfaces, creating a pore and forming new structures. Credit Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Dept. of Energy; image by Xiahan Sang and Andy Sproles. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.