Advances in Boron Nitride (Nano)Materials: Synthesis, Functionalization and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Boron nitride (BN)-based materials have emerged as an exciting class of multifunctional materials owing to their exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, electrical insulation and mechanical robustness. From their hexagonal and cubic crystalline forms to amorphous and nanostructured variants, BN materials have demonstrated tremendous potential in a wide range of applications including energy storage and conversion, catalysis, electronic and optoelectronic devices, protective coatings and biomedical systems. Recent developments in synthesis routes, such as chemical vapor deposition, solvothermal processes and plasma-assisted methods, have enabled precise control over BN morphology, structure and defect chemistry. Furthermore, functionalization strategies, through doping, hybridization with metals or carbon materials and surface modification, have significantly expanded the versatility of BN nanomaterials for advanced technological uses. This Topic aims to provide a platform for presenting cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews addressing the design, synthesis, characterization and application of BN materials across multiple scales and dimensions. We welcome contributions exploring novel synthesis techniques, theoretical insights into BN behavior, innovative composite systems and emerging applications in catalysis, photonics and hydrogen-related technologies. We believe that this Topic will serve as a reference point for the interdisciplinary community working on advanced (nano)materials and help identify future research directions in the rapidly growing field of BN science and engineering.

Dr. Nikolaos Kostoglou
Dr. Claus Rebholz
Topic Editors