Atomically Thin Boron Nitride: Unique Properties and Applications

Lu Hua Li; Ying Chen

doi:10.1002/adfm.201504606

Atomically Thin Boron Nitride: Unique Properties and Applications

Materials Science 2016-05-05 v1

Authors: Lu Hua Li , Ying Chen

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Abstract

Atomically thin boron nitride (BN) is an important two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial, with many properties distinct from graphene. In this feature article, these unique properties and associated applications often not possible from graphene are outlined. The article starts with characterization and identification of atomically thin BN. It is followed by demonstrating their strong oxidation resistance at high temperatures and applications in protecting metals from oxidation and corrosion. As flat insulators, BN nanosheets are ideal dielectric substrates for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and electronic devices based on 2D heterostructures. The light emission of BN nanosheets in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) and ultraviolet (UV) regions are also included for its scientific and technological importance. The last part is dedicated to synthesis, characterization, and optical properties of BN nanoribbons, a special form of nanosheets.

Keywords

hexagonal boron nitride electronic structure of materials thin film physics

Cite

@article{arxiv.1605.01136,
  title  = {Atomically Thin Boron Nitride: Unique Properties and Applications},
  author = {Lu Hua Li and Ying Chen},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1605.01136},
  year   = {2016}
}

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