Bottom up approach of metal assisted electrochemical exfoliation of boron towards borophene.

ABSTRACT: Electrochemical exfoliation of nonconductive boron to few-layered borophene is reported. This unique effect is achieved via the incorporation of bulk boron into metal mesh inducing electrical conductivity and opening a venue for borophene fabrication via this feasible strategy. The experiments were conducted in various electrolytes providing a powerful tool to fabricate borophene flakes with a thickness of ~ 3-6 nm with different phases. The mechanism of electrochemical exfoliation of boron is also revealed and discussed. Therefore, the proposed methodology can serve as a new tool for bulk scale fabrication of few-layered borophene and speed up the development of borophene-related research and its potential application.

SUBMITTER: Sielicki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9489866 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature