Boron Nitride: Synthesis and Application

Dear Colleagues,

Boron Nitride (BN) is a synthetic compound that has attracted a lot of interest due to its unique properties, such as a large band gap, a low density, a relatively good thermal stability, excellent thermal conductivity, good thermal shock resistance, microwave transparency, non-toxicity, and an absence of reactivity toward molten metals. Its hexagonal polymorph (h-BN) is non-abrasive, lubricious, and shows an easy machinability. On the contrary, the cubic form (c-BN) displays a ultra-high hardness.

In this Special Issue, we will introduce the most recent development on the synthesis and applications of BN, including synthesis of high-quality BN crystal, BN nanopowders and nanosheets, nanostructured and porous BN ceramic materials, high-performance BN-based composites, and BN based optoelectronic and electronic devices.

Prof. Dr. Philippe Miele
Prof. Dr. Samuel Bernard
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zheng Liu
Guest Editors

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