Borophene and Boron-Based Nanomaterials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "2D and Carbon Nanomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 718
Special Issue Editors
Interests: borophene and boron-based materials; Sensing and detector devices; flexible electronic devices
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Borophene, a two-dimensional (2D) material composed of boron atoms, has emerged as a focal point of extensive research due to its exceptional mechanical properties, surpassing even graphene in strength and flexibility. These attributes render borophene pivotal in the development of robust and resilient nanomaterials. In addition, its high electrical conductivity and anisotropic electronic characteristics present promising opportunities in advanced electronics and energy storage technologies. Moreover, its unique chemical reactivity offers potential applications in catalysis, particularly in hydrogen storage and fuel cells. The ability to adopt various polymorphs enhances its versatility for a wide array of technological applications. The exploration of borophene not only paves new avenues in material science but also catalyzes advancements in nanotechnology and renewable energy solutions.
The present Special Issue of Nanomaterials is aimed at presenting the current state of the art in the use of borophene and other boron-based compounds, such as boron phosphide (BP), boron nitride (BN), and metal borides like molybdenum boride (MoB), tungsten boride (WB), and titanium boride (TiB), which exhibit fascinating properties critical for applications in sensors, detectors, catalysis, solar cells, photoelectrocatalysis, batteries, supercapacitors, magnetism, and superconductivity. The present Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to showcase the latest advancements in borophene and boron-based compounds, highlighting their synthesis, properties, and multifaceted applications, including advances in both theoretical and experimental aspects. By presenting cutting-edge research from leading experts in the field, we hope to attract high-quality submissions that contribute to the high impact and significance of this journal, fostering further advancements and collaborations in this exciting area of research. In the present Special Issue, we have invited contributions from leading groups in the field with the aim of giving a balanced view of the current state of the art in this discipline.
Prof. Dr. Guoan Tai
Dr. Chuang Hou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- borophene
- boron-based compounds
- metal borides
- two-dimensional materials
- sensors
- detectors
- catalysts
- solar cells
- battery
- supercapacitor
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