Solution Processed Boron Nitride Nanosheets: Synthesis, Assemblies and Emerging Applications
Abstract
In the last decade, few‐layer boron nitride nanosheets and monolayer BN nanosheet (BNNS) have gained much attention due to their unique physical and chemical properties. To date, BNNS can be produced by micromechanical cleavage of BN crystal, unzipping BN nanotubes, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and solution processed exfoliation from bulk BN powder. Due to the low cost and abundance of bulk BN powder and its simple processing for potentially scalable production, great efforts have been devoted toward solution processed exfoliation. In this feature article, recent significant advances in solution processed synthesis of BNNS are summarized. In particular, the solvent choice for one‐step BN exfoliation is highlighted. Multi‐dimensional assemblies consisting of BNNS are discussed, such as BN fiber, BN paper, and BN aerogel. The emerging applications of BNNS in different fields are then focused on, especially in barrier materials, dielectrics, catalysts, and thermal management.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.1002/adfm.201701450
Entities
People
- Bao Yang
- Emily Hitz
- Liangbing Hu
- Wei Luo
- Yanbin Wang
- Yi Lin
Organizations
- National Institute of Aerospace
- National Science Foundation
- Office of Naval Research
- University of Maryland