Graphene and hexagonal Boron Nitride possesses exceptional chemical and physical properties. Recent experimental results ...

A recent article in Scientific Reports detailed the characterization of disordered structures in graphene and monolayer hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) induced by low-energy argon ion irradiation. The ...

Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is a critical nanomaterial for electronics, thermal management, and extreme conditions due to its high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, piezoelectric ...

Hexagonal boron nitride has a layered crystalline structure in a hexagonal lattice arrangement composed of alternating boron and nitrogen atoms held together by strong covalent bonds. This structure ...

On the left is a schematic diagram of the crystal lattice of hexagonal boron nitride. On the right is a SEM image of the sample studied by the authors of the paper. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

A review paper by scientists at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication presented  a thorough review of the existing ...

A Rice team led by professors Matteo Pasquali and Angel Martí has simplified handling of the highly valuable nanotubes to make them more suitable for large-scale applications, including aerospace, ...

Scientists create the first boron nitride nanotube fibers using the custom wet-spinning process they developed to make carbon nanotube fibers. Boron nitride nanotubes used to be hard to process, ...