Synthesis and Characterization of 2D Boron Nitride from Hexagonal Boron Nitride

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 12 Issue 7

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Gunchita Kaur Wadhwa, Shrikant Charhate

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I7P101

How to Cite?

Gunchita Kaur Wadhwa, Shrikant Charhate, "Synthesis and Characterization of 2D Boron Nitride from Hexagonal Boron Nitride," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 7, pp. 1-6, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I7P101

Abstract:

Boron Nitride (BN) and its Nano derivatives have garnered significant attention owing to their exceptional physical and chemical attributes, including high-temperature and oxidation resistance, effective heat conduction, electrical insulation, and neutron absorption capabilities. Their distinctive lamellar, reticular, and tubular structures, along with their diverse physicochemical properties, make BN particularly appealing in various applications such as adsorption, catalysis, hydrogen storage, thermal management, insulation, electronic device substrates, radiation shielding, polymer composites, and medical fields. This paper focuses on a novel method for producing 2D Boron Nitride/Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) from h-BN (Hexagonal Boron Nitride) via ball milling. The structure and morphology of the synthesized BNNSs were meticulously analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet spectroscopy. The results demonstrated that the BNNSs exhibited high crystallinity, improved efficiency in h-BN exfoliation, enhanced performance and yield of BNNSs, further reducing costs with BNNS preparation. This research focuses on the effect of various parameters on the final sample obtained.

Keywords:

h-BN, BNNS, SEM, UV-Vis.

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