Boron nitride (BN) based ceramic composites are gaining attention in materials science due to their unique mechanical properties and thermal stability. These composites are particularly useful in ...

Transition metals have long been used as catalysts to activate small molecules and turn them into valuable products. However, as these metals can be expensive and less abundant, scientists are ...

Graphene and a form of boron nitride called hexagonal boron nitride fall into the latter group. Graphene is made up of carbon atoms. Boron nitride, BN, is composed of boron and nitrogen atoms.

Heterogeneous catalysts speed up chemical reactions by being in a different state than the reactants. They are efficient and ...

Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the growth of "white graphene" on metal substrates. This ...

Report by BC Professor of Physics David Broido and international colleagues confirm high thermal conductivity predicted for isotopically enriched cubic boron nitride Research by Professor of Physics ...

This work suggests a better way to inject and transport electric charges - an advancement that showcases the significant ...

Professor Yap is interested in the fundamentals of synthesis, characterization, and applications of quantum materials and nanomaterials, including B-C-N nanostructures (carbon, boron nitride, boron ...

Researchers developed a sodium-doped amorphous SiBN catalyst, showcasing its potential for small molecule activation and ...

Alfa Chemistry, one of the market leaders in materials science, continues to add industry presence with the growth of its syndiamond portfolio. Recently in a strategic move, the company introduced ...