New Wonder Material Borekphene I mean Borophene

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The discussion revolves around the new two-dimensional material known as Borophene, comparing it to graphene and other similar materials. Participants explore its properties, potential applications, and the historical context of related materials in the field of materials science.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces Borophene as a new wonder material, likening it to graphene, which was previously considered revolutionary.
  • Another participant provides a link to an MIT review and describes Borophene as a single layer of Boron atoms arranged in crystals, noting its interesting properties.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the practical developments of graphene, suggesting that despite its hype, it has not led to significant applications.
  • There is mention of other similar materials such as germanene, phosphorene, silicene, and stanene, indicating a broader interest in mono-atomic monolayer materials.
  • One participant highlights Vantablack as another interesting material, although its relevance to the discussion on Borophene is not elaborated upon.

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Participants express a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the practical implications of Borophene and graphene. There is no consensus on the future significance of these materials, and multiple viewpoints regarding their development and applications remain present.

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Some claims about the properties and potential of Borophene and other materials are not fully substantiated, and the discussion reflects varying levels of certainty about their practical applications.

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New Wonder material: Borophene

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613267/borophene-the-new-2d-material-taking-chemistry-by-storm/

Not so long ago, graphene was the great new wonder material. A super-strong, atom-thick sheet of carbon “chicken wire,” it can form tubes, balls, and other curious shapes. And because it conducts electricity, materials scientists raised the prospect of a new era of graphene-based computer processing and a lucrative graphene chip industry to boot. The European Union invested €1 billion to kick-start a graphene industry.

Sorry @Borek
 
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https://arxiv.org/abs/1903.11304MIT review - https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613267/borophene-the-new-2d-material-taking-chemistry-by-storm/

A single layer of Boron atoms, the atoms arrange into crystals with 6 members, and occasionally fewer member atoms, which create a void. And interesting properties. Graphics are in the MIT post.

Given that graphene was the wunderkind material for while, mostly with no major practical developments, IMO, I guess we something else to think about. I still think graphene is really cool.
 
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Yet another one
Borophene, germanene, graphene, phosphorene, silicene, stanene... and these are just the mono-atomic monolayer materials.
 
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jim mcnamara said:
graphene was the wunderkind material for while, mostly with no major practical developments
I like this one:
Vantablack
 

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