Nanotubes and Nanosheets by Chen, Ying (Ian); Mateti, Srikanth; Cai, Qiran;

Short description:

This book focuses on the research and development of the renowned two-dimensional nanomaterial, white graphene, also known as boron nitride nanosheets. 

Long description:

Focusing on the research and development of the renowned two-dimensional nanomaterial, white graphene, also known as boron nitride (BN) nanosheets, this book covers a comprehensive range of topics. These include the structures, production methods, properties, and exciting applications in energy storage, thermal management, and environmental solutions of nanotubes and nanosheets.

Since the publication of the first edition, BN nanosheets have seen remarkable progress in research and application, leading to breakthroughs in discovering new properties, such as high modulus, thermal conductivity, and catalytic capabilities. Written by internationally acclaimed researchers with extensive expertise in BN nanomaterials, each chapter explores the unique properties of atomic-thin nanosheet structures and their surface chemistry. Later chapters highlight the diverse applications of BN nanosheets in areas including batteries, gas and oil adsorption and separation, and heat management. Readers will gain insights into the fundamental science behind this remarkable two-dimensional material, along with real-world applications in advanced batteries, heat dissipation, gas storage, and separation technologies.

This well-structured arrangement aims to cater to a wide readership, attracting both university researchers in chemistry, materials science, and energy storage, and engineers from various industries. Additionally, this book serves as an invaluable reference for university students, offering an opportunity to explore new chemistry, novel material structures, and the immense potential of two-dimensional materials in addressing critical industrial challenges.

Table of Contents:

1 Synthesis of Boron Nitride Nanomaterials 2 Synthesis of Pristine, Doped, and Hybrid BN Nanosheets Using Mechanochemistry 3 High-Concentration Dispersion of Boron Nitride Nanosheets and Their Applications 4 Engineering Lightweight Composites for Extreme Environments 5 Structures and Properties of Boron Nitride Nanomaterials 6 Unique Adsorption Capability of Boron Nitride Nanosheets for Enhanced Sensing 7 Thickness Dependent Thermal Properties of Boron Nitride Nanosheets 8 Mechanical Properties of Boron Nitride Nanosheets: The Role of Interlayer Interactions and Isotope Effects 9 Nanoscale Boron Nitride-Polymer Composites in Thermal Management of Electronic Devices 10 Isotropic Thermal Conductivity of Boron Nitride Nanosheets 11 Boron Nitride Spheres for Enhanced Isotropic Thermal Management 12 Boron Nitride Based Composite for Efficient Heat Dissipation 13 Boron Nitride-Reinforced Thermally Conductive Polymeric Composites 14 Boron Nitride Nanomaterials Solving the Critical Issues of Next-generation Batteries 15 Functionalized Boron Nitride Nanosheets for Developing Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 16 Boosting Lithium Storage Capacity by Introducing Defects in Graphene and Boron Nitride 17 Selective Ion Transport and Energy Harvesting from Restacked Boron Nitride Nanosheets 18 Understanding and Controlling Surface Chemistry of Boron Nitride Nano-Sheets 19 Boron Nitride-Based Nanomaterials for Absorption and Separation of Oil, Ions and Organic Matters 20 Exceptional Gas Storage in Boron Nitride Nanosheets via Mechanochemistry 21 Mechanochemical Innovations in Gas Separation with Boron Nitride Nanosheets