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Faramarzi S, Movlarooy T. β 12-Borophene/Graphene Heterostructure as a High-Performance Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:25966-25976. [PMID: 38742729 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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In the world of two-dimensional (2D) materials, various Borophene allotropes have gained significant attention for their remarkable specific capacity. However, the instability of monolayers has challenged experimental investigations of innovative approaches. Due to this limitation, in this work, graphene was investigated as a sublayer with the aim of providing stability to the β12-borophene monolayer. This study delves into the potential of a novel β12-borophene/graphene (β12-B/G) van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure using Quantum Espresso software based on vdW-corrected density functional theory. Our investigation includes exploring thermal and dynamical stability, adsorption energy, open circuit voltage, specific capacity, and diffusion barrier energy properties. Impressively, the calculated specific capacity reached 907 mAh/g, outperforming other 2D materials and heterostructures. The combination of a graphene layer not only ensures dynamical stability but also provides the adsorption energy of lithiumon the β12-borophene layer, simultaneously decreasing the diffusion barrier energy in comparison with the β12-borophene monolayer. The calculated open circuit voltage falls in the range 0.08-1.09 V, rendering it suitable for an overall average commercial voltage. For the borophene layer, the computed diffusion barrier energies are approximately 0.52 and 0.78 eV. Collectively, these findings underscore the potential of theβ12-B/G heterostructure as an advanced anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
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- Sorour Faramarzi
- Faculty of Physics, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood 3619995161, Iran
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- Faculty of Physics, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood 3619995161, Iran
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Hieu NN, Nguyen CV, Phuc HV, Hoi BD. On the impact of adsorbed gas molecules on the anisotropic electro-optical properties of β 12-borophene. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:23829-23835. [PMID: 37641558 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp01938a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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We theoretically study the role of adsorbed gas molecules on the electronic and optical properties of monolayer β12-borophene with {a,b,c,d,e} atoms in its unit cell. We focus our attention on molecules NH3, NO, NO2, and CO, which provide additional states permitted by the host electrons. Utilizing the six-band tight-binding model based on an inversion symmetry (between {a,e} and {b,d} atoms) and the Kubo formalism, we survey the anisotropic electronic dispersion and the optical multi-interband spectrum produced by molecule-boron coupling. We consider the highest possibilities for the position of molecules on the boron atoms. For molecules on {a,e} atoms, the inherent metallic phase of β12-borophene becomes electron-doped semiconducting, while for molecules on {b,d} and c atoms, the metallic phase remains unchanged. For molecules on {a,e} and {b,d} atoms, we observe a redshift (blueshift) optical spectrum for longitudinal/transverse (Hall) component, while for molecules on c atoms, we find a redshift (blueshift) optical spectrum for longitudinal (transverse/Hall) component. We expect that this study provides useful information for engineering field-effect transistor-based gas sensors.
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- Nguyen N Hieu
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Le Quy Don Technical University, Ha Noi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Division of Theoretical Physics, Dong Thap University, Cao Lanh, 870000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Education, Hue University, Hue, 530000, Vietnam.
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Kharwar S, Singh S, Jaiswal NK, Mohammed MKA. Nanointerconnect design based on edge fluorinated/hydrogenated zigzag borophene nanoribbons: an ab initio analysis. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:5122-5129. [PMID: 36722994 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03428j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Using an ab initio framework and non-equilibrium Green's function technique, the effect of hydrogen and fluorine atom passivation on the electronic and transport properties of borophene nanoribbons (BNRs) are explored. For zigzag edge states, we have explored all potentially stable combinations of hydrogen and fluorine passivation. Fluorine passivation leads to thermodynamically stable structures with improved stability for the increased concentration of F atoms, according to our binding energy (Eb) calculations. Furthermore, density-of-states and dispersion relation (E-k structures) computations indicate that fluorine-passivated BNRs are primarily metallic in nature. We proposed these nanostructures for their use in metal interconnects because of their increased metallicity. We have used the typical two-probe setup to calculate the critical parameters like quantum resistance (RQ), kinetic inductance (LK), and quantum capacitance (CQ) to evaluate their performance as metal interconnects. Because they have the lowest estimated values of LK = 26.1 nH μm-1, and CQ = 399 pF cm-1, the zigzag BNRs (ZBNRs) with two edge fluorinated (F-BNR-F) nanostructures may be considered as a promising candidate for nanoscale interconnect applications.
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- Saurabh Kharwar
- Microelectronics & VLSI lab, National Institute of Technology, Patna-800005, India.
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- Microelectronics & VLSI lab, National Institute of Technology, Patna-800005, India.
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- 2-D Materials Research Laboratory, Discipline of Physics, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur-482005, India.
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- Radiological Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, 51001 Hillah, Babylon, Iraq.
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Highly Efficient, Remarkable Sensor Activity and energy storage properties of MXenes and Borophene nanomaterials. PROG SOLID STATE CH 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progsolidstchem.2023.100392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Yang M, Jin H, Sun Z, Gui R. Monoelemental two-dimensional boron nanomaterials beyond theoretical simulations: From experimental preparation, functionalized modification to practical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 304:102669. [PMID: 35429719 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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During the past decade, there is an explosive growth of theoretical and computational studies on 2D boron-based nanomaterials. In terms of extensive predictions from theoretical simulations, borophene, boron nanosheets and 2D boron derivatives show excellent structural, electronic, photonic and nonlinear optical characteristics, and potential applications in a wide range of fields. In recent years, previous studies have reported the successful experimental preparations, superior properties, multi-functionalized modifications of various 2D boron and its derivatives, which show many practical applications in significant fields. To further promote the ever-increasing experimental studies, this present review systematically summarizes recent progress on experimental preparation methods, functionalized modification strategies and practical applications of 2D boron-based nanomaterials and multifunctional derivatives. Firstly, this review summarizes the experimental preparation methods, including molecular beam epitaxy, chemical vapor deposition, liquid-phase exfoliation, chemical reaction, and other auxiliary methods. Then, various strategies for functionalized modification are introduced overall, focusing on borophene derivatives, boron-based nanosheets, atom-introduced, chemically-functionalized borophene and boron nanosheets, borophene or boron nanosheet-based heterostructures, and other functionalized 2D boron nanomaterials. Subsequently, various potential applications are discussed in detail, involving energy storage, catalysis conversion, photonics, optoelectronics, sensors, bio-imaging, biomedicine therapy, and adsorption. We comment the state-of-the-art related studies concisely, and also discuss the current status, probable challenges and perspectives rationally. This review is timely, comprehensive, in-depth and highly attractive for scientists from multiple disciplines and scientific fields, and can facilitate further development of advanced functional low-dimensional nanomaterials and multi-functionalized systems toward high-performance practical applications in significant fields.
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Joshi DJ, Malek NI, Kailasa SK. Borophene as a rising star in materials chemistry: synthesis, properties and applications in analytical science and energy devices. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj05271c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Borophene is a two-dimensional material that has shown outstanding applications in energy storage devices and analytical chemistry.
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- Dharaben J. Joshi
- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India
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Kaneti YV, Benu DP, Xu X, Yuliarto B, Yamauchi Y, Golberg D. Borophene: Two-dimensional Boron Monolayer: Synthesis, Properties, and Potential Applications. Chem Rev 2021; 122:1000-1051. [PMID: 34730341 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Borophene, a monolayer of boron, has risen as a new exciting two-dimensional (2D) material having extraordinary properties, including anisotropic metallic behavior and flexible (orientation-dependent) mechanical and optical properties. This review summarizes the current progress in the synthesis of borophene on various metal substrates, including Ag(110), Ag(100), Au(111), Ir(111), Al(111), and Cu(111), as well as heterostructuring of borophene. In addition, it discusses the mechanical, thermal, magnetic, electronic, optical, and superconducting properties of borophene and the effects of elemental doping, defects, and applied mechanical strains on these properties. Furthermore, the promising potential applications of borophene for gas sensing, energy storage and conversion, gas capture and storage applications, and possible tuning of the material performance in these applications through doping, formation of defects, and heterostructures are illustrated based on available theoretical studies. Finally, research and application challenges and the outlook of the whole borophene's field are given.
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- Yusuf Valentino Kaneti
- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Division of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia.,Department of Chemistry, Universitas Timor, Kefamenanu 85613, Indonesia
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.,International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Research Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (RCNN), Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB), Bandung 40132, Indonesia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia.,JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.,International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.,Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia.,School of Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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Li M, Xie K, Wang G, Zheng J, Cao Y, Wei F, Tu H, Tang J. A Formaldehyde Sensor Based on Self-Assembled Monolayers of Oxidized Thiophene Derivatives. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:5916-5922. [PMID: 33909431 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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High-performance formaldehyde sensors play an important role in air quality assessment. Herein, a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) sensor for trace formaldehyde (FA) is fabricated based on the fluorescence enhancement of oxidized thiophene derivatives. In the primary SAM molecules, the functional backbone trithiophene (3T) links to the anchor through an n-propyl group. The anchor with an active Si-Cl bond can form a covalent bond with the SiO2 substrate by solution incubation, which ensures good stability against organic solvents and high sensitivity via monolayer structures. With the alkyl chain's leading, a dense 3T SAM can be obtained on SiO2. Upon exposure to UV light in the presence of oxygen, 3T can be oxidized into a nonfluorescent but coordination-active product with abundant carbonyl groups, which can be doped with FA and induce a blueshifted fluorescence. With this mechanism, we proposed an SAM-based FA sensor by detecting the enhancement of the blueshifted fluorescence. Reliable reversibility, selectivity, stability, and detection limit lower than 1 ppm are achieved in this system. The work provides an experimental basis for developing a cheap, efficient, and flexible sensor for trace FA detection.
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- Mingliang Li
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd, Beijing 101407, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd, Beijing 101407, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, P. R. China
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- GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd, Beijing 101407, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing 100088, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Opoku F, Govender PP. Two‐dimensional CoOOH as a Highly Sensitive and Selective H
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S, HCN and HF Gas Sensor: A Computational Investigation. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Francis Opoku
- Department of Chemical Sciences (formerly Department of Applied Chemistry) University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011 Doornfontein Campus Johannesburg 2028 South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences (formerly Department of Applied Chemistry) University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011 Doornfontein Campus Johannesburg 2028 South Africa
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