Recent advancements in boron nitride nanotubes

This article provides a concise review of the recent research advancements in boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) with a comprehensive list of references. As the motivation of the field, we first summarize some of the attractive properties and potential applications of BNNTs. Then, latest discoveries on...

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Published in:Nanoscale 2010-10, Vol.2 (1), p.228-234
Main Authors: Wang, Jiesheng, Lee, Chee Huei, Yap, Yoke Khin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Boron Compounds - chemistry
Catalysis
Drug Delivery Systems
Electrochemistry - methods
Humans
Lasers
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning - methods
Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
Nanotechnology - methods
Nanotubes - chemistry
Nanotubes, Carbon - chemistry
Polymers - chemistry
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Summary:This article provides a concise review of the recent research advancements in boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) with a comprehensive list of references. As the motivation of the field, we first summarize some of the attractive properties and potential applications of BNNTs. Then, latest discoveries on the properties, applications, and synthesis of BNNTs are discussed. In particular, we focus on low-temperature and patterned growth, and mass production of BNNTs, since these are the major challenges that have hindered investigation of the properties and application of BNNTs for the past decade. Finally, perspectives of future research on BNNTs are discussed. Selected recent advancements: patterned growth of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and the making of BNNT yarn.
ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/c0nr00335b