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Wadhwa G, Late DJ, Charhate S, Sankhyan SB. 1D and 2D Boron Nitride Nano Structures: A Critical Analysis for Emerging Applications in the Field of Nanocomposites. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:26737-26761. [PMID: 38947781 PMCID: PMC11209893 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
Abstract
Boron nitride (BN) with its 1D and 2D nano derivatives have gained immense popularity in both the field of research and applications. These nano derivatives have proved to be one of the most promising fillers which can be incorporated in polymers to form nanocomposites with excellent properties. These materials have been around for 25 years whereas significant research has been done in this field for only the past decade. There are many interesting properties which are imparted to the nanocomposites wherein thermal stability, large energy band gap, resistance to oxidation, excellent thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, and exceptional mechanical properties are just a few worthy of mention. Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) was selected as the parent material by most researchers reviewed in this paper through which 2D derivative Boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) and 1D derivative Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are synthesized. This review will focus on the in-depth properties of h-BN and further will concisely focus on BNNS and BNNTs for their various properties. A detailed discussion of the addition of BNNS and BNNTs into polymers to form nanocomposites, their synthesis, properties, and applications is followed by a summary determining the most suitable synthesizing processes and the materials, keeping in mind the current challenges.
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- Gunchita
Kaur Wadhwa
- Centre
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and
Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Centre
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and
Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Amity
School of Engineering and Technology, Amity
University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Centre
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and
Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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Dimante-Deimantovica I, Saarni S, Barone M, Buhhalko N, Stivrins N, Suhareva N, Tylmann W, Vianello A, Vollertsen J. Downward migrating microplastics in lake sediments are a tricky indicator for the onset of the Anthropocene. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadi8136. [PMID: 38381821 PMCID: PMC10881056 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi8136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Plastics are a recent particulate material in Earth's history. Because of plastics persistence and wide-range presence, it has a great potential of being a global age marker and correlation tool between sedimentary profiles. In this research, we query whether microplastics can be considered among the array of proxies to delimit the Anthropocene Epoch (starting from the year 1950 and above). We present a study of microplastics deposition history inferred from sediment profiles of lakes in northeastern Europe. The sediments were dated with independent proxies from the present back to the first half of the 18th century. Regardless of the sediment layer age, microplastic particles were found throughout the cores in all sites. Depending on particles' aspect ratio, less elongated particles were found deeper, while more elongated particles and fibers have reduced mobility. We conclude that interpretation of microplastics distribution in the studied sediment profiles is ambiguous and does not strictly indicate the beginning of the Anthropocene Epoch.
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- University of Turku, Department of Geography and Geology, Turku 20014, Finland
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- Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Riga LV-1007, Latvia
- Daugavpils University, The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Daugavpils LV-5401, Latvia
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- Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Marine Systems, Tallinn 12618, Estonia
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- University of Latvia, Department of Geography, Riga LV-1004, Latvia
- Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Geology, Tallinn 19086, Estonia
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- University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, Gdańsk PL-80309, Poland
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- Aalborg University, Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg 9220, Denmark
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- Aalborg University, Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg 9220, Denmark
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Martínez-Jiménez C, Chow A, Smith McWilliams AD, Martí AA. Hexagonal boron nitride exfoliation and dispersion. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:16836-16873. [PMID: 37850487 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03941b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Research on hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) 2-dimensional nanostructures has gained traction due to their unique chemical, thermal, and electronic properties. However, to make use of these exceptional properties and fabricate macroscopic materials, hBN often needs to be exfoliated and dispersed in a solvent. In this review, we provide an overview of the many different methods that have been used for dispersing hBN. The approaches that will be covered in this review include solvents, covalent functionalization, acids and bases, surfactants and polymers, biomolecules, intercalating agents, and thermal expansion. The properties of the exfoliated sheets obtained and the dispersions are discussed, and an overview of the work in the field throughout the years is provided.
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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Muhammad M, Ma R, Du A, Fan Y, Zhao X, Cao X. Preparation and Modification of Polydopamine Boron Nitride-Titanium Dioxide Nanohybrid Particles Incorporated into Zinc Phosphating Bath to Enhance Corrosion Performance of Zinc Phosphate-Silane Coated Q235 Steel. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103835. [PMID: 37241462 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In this work, PDA@BN-TiO2 nanohybrid particles were incorporated chemically into a zinc-phosphating solution to form a robust, low-temperature phosphate-silane coating on Q235 steel specimens. The morphology and surface modification of the coating was characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results demonstrate that the incorporation of PDA@BN-TiO2 nanohybrids produced a higher number of nucleation sites and reduced grain size with a denser, more robust, and more corrosion-resistant phosphate coating compared to pure coating. The coating weight results showed that the PBT-0.3 sample achieved the densest and most uniform coating (38.2 g/m2). The potentiodynamic polarization results showed that the PDA@BN-TiO2 nanohybrid particles increased phosphate-silane films' homogeneity and anti-corrosive capabilities. The 0.3 g/L sample exhibits the best performance with an electric current density of 1.95 × 10-5 A/cm2, an order of magnitude lower than that of the pure coatings. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that PDA@BN-TiO2 nanohybrids provided the greatest corrosion resistance compared to pure coatings. The corrosion time for copper sulfate in samples containing PDA@BN/TiO2 prolonged to 285 s, a significantly higher amount of time than the corrosion time found in pure samples.
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- Mustafa Muhammad
- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Tianjin Key Laboratory Material Laminating Fabrication and Interface, Tianjin Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental-Friendly Coating on Pipeline, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300132, China
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- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Tianjin Key Laboratory Material Laminating Fabrication and Interface, Tianjin Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental-Friendly Coating on Pipeline, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300132, China
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- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Tianjin Key Laboratory Material Laminating Fabrication and Interface, Tianjin Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental-Friendly Coating on Pipeline, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300132, China
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- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Tianjin Key Laboratory Material Laminating Fabrication and Interface, Tianjin Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental-Friendly Coating on Pipeline, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300132, China
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- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Tianjin Key Laboratory Material Laminating Fabrication and Interface, Tianjin Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental-Friendly Coating on Pipeline, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300132, China
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- Key Laboratory for New Type of Functional Materials in Hebei Province, Tianjin Key Laboratory Material Laminating Fabrication and Interface, Tianjin Engineering and Technology Center for Environmental-Friendly Coating on Pipeline, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300132, China
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Han Y, Li K, Li Z, Liu J, Hu S, Wen S, Liu L, Zhang L. Molecular dynamics simulation of the formation mechanism of the thermal conductive filler network of polymer nanocomposites. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:4334-4347. [DOI: 10.1039/d1cp03276c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this work, the thermal transfer capabilities of spherical and laminar/spherical filled polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) were systematically investigated by using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The effects of various factors such...
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Bui QTP, Nguyen TT, Nguyen LTT, Kim SH, Nguyen HN. Development of ecofriendly active food packaging materials based on blends of cross‐linked poly (vinyl alcohol) and
Piper betle
Linn. leaf extract. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Quynh Thi Phuong Bui
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry Ho Chi Minh City University of Science Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Institute of Environmental Sciences Nguyen Tat Thanh University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Center for German‐Vietnamese Technology Academy Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center Korea Institute of Science and Technology Seoul Republic of Korea
- Division of Nano & Information Technology in KIST School University of Science and Technology Daejeon Republic of Korea
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- Center for German‐Vietnamese Technology Academy Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Meziani MJ, Sheriff K, Parajuli P, Priego P, Bhattacharya S, Rao AM, Quimby JL, Qiao R, Wang P, Hwu SJ, Wang Z, Sun YP. Advances in Studies of Boron Nitride Nanosheets and Nanocomposites for Thermal Transport and Related Applications. Chemphyschem 2021; 23:e202100645. [PMID: 34626067 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202100645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and exfoliated nanosheets (BNNs) not only resemble their carbon counterparts graphite and graphene nanosheets in structural configurations and many excellent materials characteristics, especially the ultra-high thermal conductivity, but also offer other unique properties such as being electrically insulating and extreme chemical stability and oxidation resistance even at elevated temperatures. In fact, BNNs as a special class of 2-D nanomaterials have been widely pursued for technological applications that are beyond the reach of their carbon counterparts. Highlighted in this article are significant recent advances in the development of more effective and efficient exfoliation techniques for high-quality BNNs, the understanding of their characteristic properties, and the use of BNNs in polymeric nanocomposites for thermally conductive yet electrically insulating materials and systems. Major challenges and opportunities for further advances in the relevant research field are also discussed.
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- Mohammed J Meziani
- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA.,Department of Natural Sciences, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri, 64468, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 29634, USA
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Onyszko M, Markowska-Szczupak A, Rakoczy R, Paszkiewicz O, Janusz J, Gorgon-Kuza A, Wenelska K, Mijowska E. Few Layered Oxidized h-BN as Nanofiller of Cellulose-Based Paper with Superior Antibacterial Response and Enhanced Mechanical/Thermal Performance. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E5396. [PMID: 32751335 PMCID: PMC7432851 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21155396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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In this study, hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets enriched with hydroxyl groups (h-BN-OH) were successfully grafted on the surface of cellulose fibers after the simple and effective exfoliation and oxidation of bulk h-BN. OH groups of h-BN-OH and the ones presented on the surface of cellulose fibers interacted via hydrogen bonding. Both spectroscopic (FT-IR, XRD) and microscopic (TEM, SEM, and atomic force microscopy (AFM)) methods results proved the successful functionalization of the cellulose fibers with the nanomaterial. Modified cellulose fibers were used to prepare paper sheets samples with different concentrations of the nanomaterial (1 wt %, 2 wt %, and 3 wt %). All the samples were tested for the antibacterial properties via the colony forming unit method and exhibited good performance against both Gram-negative (E. coli) and Gram-positive (S. epidermidis) model bacteria. Additionally, the influence of the volume of working bacterial suspension on the antibacterial efficiency of the obtained materials was examined. The results showed significantly better antibacterial performance when the volume of bacterial suspension was reduced. Mechanical properties of the paper samples with and without nanofiller were also characterized. Tensile strength, tearing strength, and bursting strength of the paper samples containing only 2 wt % of the nanofiller were improved by 60%, 61%, and 118% in comparison to the control paper samples, respectively. Furthermore, the nanofiller improved the thermal properties of the composite paper-the heat release rate decreased by up to 11.6%. Therefore, the composite paper can be further explored in a wide range of antibacterial materials, such as packaging or paper coatings.
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- M. Onyszko
- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Nanomaterials Physicochemistry, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland; (A.M.-S.); (R.R.); (O.P.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland; (A.M.-S.); (R.R.); (O.P.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland; (A.M.-S.); (R.R.); (O.P.)
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- Arctic Paper Kostrzyn SA, ul. Fabryczna 1, 66-470 Kostrzyn nad Odra, Poland; (J.J.); (A.G.-K.)
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- Arctic Paper Kostrzyn SA, ul. Fabryczna 1, 66-470 Kostrzyn nad Odra, Poland; (J.J.); (A.G.-K.)
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Nanomaterials Physicochemistry, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Nanomaterials Physicochemistry, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Ave. 42, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland;
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