Temperature-mediated supramolecular assemblies give rise to hierarchical boron nitride nano-ribbon networks with different micro-topology

doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2021.03.084

Abstract

Abstract:

Boron Nitride (BN) nanostructures have triggered extensive interest in various applications, be it field emitters, catalysts, adsorbents and bio-imaging, etc. It is essential but challenging to fabricate delicate BN structures of appreciable variability via exquisite yet scalable ways. We report herein the design of hierarchical BN nanobelt networks via a temperature-mediated assembly strategy. The precursor supramolecular architectures assembled from melamine and boric acid, which underwent different cooling procedures during their formation process, could be converted to hierarchical BN nanoribbons with varied width. Interestingly, the stacking of tiny crystals in BN nanobelts varies from a clearly demarcated pattern to an ambiguous state. Such tailorable micro-topology may offer opportunities for the unveiling of unique phenomena stemming from special inner organizations. This work allows the scalable production and the resultant hierarchical BN nanoribbon networks could exist in different states - powder, film and 3D aerogel forms, which facilitate their fitting into various scenarios.

Key words: Boron nitride, Nanostructures, Assembly, Microstructure-tailoring

Jingjing Pan, Jingyang Wang. Temperature-mediated supramolecular assemblies give rise to hierarchical boron nitride nano-ribbon networks with different micro-topology[J]. J. Mater. Sci. Technol., 2022, 96: 160-166.

Figures/Tables 8

Fig. 1. Illustration of temperature-mediated assembly strategy for the design of BN nanobelts networks.

Fig. 2. (a) The photos of supramolecular assemblies formed at different cooling conditions; (b) the recovered solution states after the as-formed supramolecular assemblies are heated again. (c-e) SEM images of the as-formed supramolecular gels resulting from varied cooling procedures.

Fig. 3. (a) XRD patterns and (b) Raman spectra of BN networks derived from three supramolecular assemblies that formed under different cooling processes.

Fig. 4. (a-c) SEM images of BN samples derived from supramolecular gels formed under different cooling conditions-rapid cooling, moderate cooling and slow cooling; (d, e) TEM images corresponding to (a); (f, g) TEM results corresponding to (b); (h, i) TEM images corresponding to (c).

Fig. 5. Schematic illustration for the formation of different assembly pattern in supramolecular ribbons that give rise to BN nanoribbons with varied micro-topology.

Fig. 6. (a) Contact angle of BN nanoribbon networks for water; (b) dispersion of BN nanobelts in water (these results correspond to BN networks derived from supramolecular assemblies formed under rapid cooling condition).

Fig. 7. FTIR spectra of BN nanoribbon network and commercial h-BN powder.

Fig. 8. Photos of hierarchical BN nanoribbons existing in different states: (a) powdery form; (b) film state; (c) aerogel monolith.

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