Synthesis of borophenes: Anisotropic, two-dimensional boron polymorphs.
Science
; 350(6267): 1513-6, 2015 Dec 18.
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| ID: mdl-26680195
At the atomic-cluster scale, pure boron is markedly similar to carbon, forming simple planar molecules and cage-like fullerenes. Theoretical studies predict that two-dimensional (2D) boron sheets will adopt an atomic configuration similar to that of boron atomic clusters. We synthesized atomically thin, crystalline 2D boron sheets (i.e., borophene) on silver surfaces under ultrahigh-vacuum conditions. Atomic-scale characterization, supported by theoretical calculations, revealed structures reminiscent of fused boron clusters with multiple scales of anisotropic, out-of-plane buckling. Unlike bulk boron allotropes, borophene shows metallic characteristics that are consistent with predictions of a highly anisotropic, 2D metal.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Boro
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Fulerenos
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Año:
2015
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos