Large‐Scale Fabrication of Boron Nitride Nanosheets and Their Utilization in Polymeric Composites with Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties

Advanced MaterialsVolume 21, Issue 28 p. 2889-2893 Communication Large-Scale Fabrication of Boron Nitride Nanosheets and Their Utilization in Polymeric Composites with Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties Chunyi Zhi, Corresponding Author Chunyi Zhi [email protected] World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan).Search for more papers by this authorYoshio Bando, Yoshio Bando World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)Search for more papers by this authorChengchun Tang, Chengchun Tang World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)Search for more papers by this authorHiroaki Kuwahara, Hiroaki Kuwahara Innovation Research Institute, Teijin Ltd., 2-1, Hinode-cho, Iwakuni Yamaguchi 740-8511 (Japan)Search for more papers by this authorDimitri Golberg, Dimitri Golberg World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)Search for more papers by this author Chunyi Zhi, Corresponding Author Chunyi Zhi [email protected] World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan).Search for more papers by this authorYoshio Bando, Yoshio Bando World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)Search for more papers by this authorChengchun Tang, Chengchun Tang World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)Search for more papers by this authorHiroaki Kuwahara, Hiroaki Kuwahara Innovation Research Institute, Teijin Ltd., 2-1, Hinode-cho, Iwakuni Yamaguchi 740-8511 (Japan)Search for more papers by this authorDimitri Golberg, Dimitri Golberg World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) National Institute for Materials Science Namiki1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-004 (Japan)Search for more papers by this author First published: 27 July 2009 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.200900323Citations: 1,366AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract Ultrathin boron nitride nanosheets are fabricated and detailed morphological and structural microscopic studies of are carried out. Polymeric composites containing BN nanosheets exhibit a remarkable reduction of the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and possess enhanced elastic modulus and strength. Citing Literature Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description adma_200900323_sm_supplfigs.pdf567.2 KB supplfigs Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume21, Issue28July 27, 2009Pages 2889-2893 RelatedInformation