Synthesis and porous h-BN 3D architectures for effective humidity and gas sensors

3D (three dimensional) architectures synthesised using an easily scalable solid state method which results in an interconnected network of porous h-BN sheets with boron trioxide are reported in this study. The boron trioxide acts as a nucleating agent for the formation of laterally large nanosheets...

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Published in:RSC advances 2016-01, Vol.6 (91), p.87888-87896
Main Authors: Gautam, Chandkiram, Tiwary, Chandra Sekhar, Machado, Leonardo D, Jose, Sujin, Ozden, Sehmus, Biradar, Santoshkumar, Galvao, Douglas S, Sonker, Rakesh K, Yadav, B. C, Vajtai, Robert, Ajayan, P. M
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Language:English
Subjects:
Boron
Humidity
Nanostructure
Networks
Sensors
Sheets
Specific surface
Synthesis
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Summary:3D (three dimensional) architectures synthesised using an easily scalable solid state method which results in an interconnected network of porous h-BN sheets with boron trioxide are reported in this study. The boron trioxide acts as a nucleating agent for the formation of laterally large nanosheets of h-BN with a low density and increases the specific surface area. The stable form shows improved mechanical properties (experimentally and using MD simulation) and serves as a suitable material for humidity and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sensor applications. The sensor shows stability for up to several months without losing its sensitivity. 3D (three dimensional) architectures synthesised using an easily scalable solid state method which results in an interconnected network of porous h-BN sheets with boron trioxide are reported in this study.
ISSN:2046-2069
2046-2069
DOI:10.1039/c6ra18833h