Current Advances in i‐MAX Phases and their Two Dimensional Derivative i‐MXenes: Challenges and Opportunities (Adv. Electron. Mater. 21/2025)

i-MAX Phases The cover art depicts the newly developed i-MAX phases, which can be exfoliated into 2D i-MXenes featuring distinct atomic arrangements and in-plane chemical ordering. These quaternary i-MAX phases exhibit unique structural patterns, such as a Kagome lattice, that impart outstanding magnetic, mechanical, and electronic characteristics. These structural motifs underscore the significant promise of i-MXenes as multifunctional materials for advanced applications. More information can be found in the Review by Bhoj Gautam and co-workers (10.1002/aelm.202500478).