Graphene-like form of boron is latest 2D material
DEC 18, 2015
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.029459
Nature : Similar in structure to graphene, borophene is the latest in a line of two-dimensional materials that also includes silicene and germanene. Like graphene, borophene has a honeycomb structure of six atoms; however, borophene’s hexagon is topped with one more boron atom. Also like graphene, borophene is expected to form extended sheets. So far the material has only been created on a silver substrate. Once researchers have managed to isolate it, the new material is expected to have several interesting properties, including strength and superconductivity; it is already spurring searches for the next 2D material.
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