Exfoliation of hexagonal boron nitride by molten hydroxides.

Li, Xianlei; Hao, Xiaopeng; Zhao, Mingwen; Wu, Yongzhong; Yang, Jiaxiang; Tian, Yupeng; Qian, Guodong · Adv Mater · 2013

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanosheets are prepared by a novel and effective method, in which sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide molten salts are used to exfoliate h-BN to obtain nanosheets. BN nanoscrolls are also obtained. The as-prepared products can be readily dispersed in a wide range of solvents, including water and ethanol, and form stable dispersions.