Boron Nitride Nanomaterials

“This is a very timely book dedicated to boron-nitrogen compound (BN) and its various allotropes, from the ‘white graphene,’ to single h-BN layers and nanotubes. The authors, recognized in molecular simulations, offer a thorough comprehensive discussion of different aspects of BN, covering experimental studies, synthesis, and properties, as well as theoretical concepts and models and future applications. I am certain that the book will be very useful in introducing beginners to the field while also offering enjoyable science read to any expert.”

~Prof. Boris I. Yakobson, Rice University, USA

“The authors provide a concise discussion of aspects related to all known variants of boron nitride (BN). They pay proper attention to hexagonal BN (h-BN), the ‘other graphite,’ best known for its layered structure resembling lubricating graphite. Especially valuable are discussions of low-cost production techniques and unusual thermal properties, which have received less attention to date. Monolayers of h-BN are as flexible and as strong as graphene. h-BN also forms the same broad range of nanostructures, including nanotubes. With one big difference: h-BN is an insulator, independent of the structure. This leads to a new class of applications inaccessible to graphitic carbon.”

~Dr David Tomanek, Michigan State University, USA