Re: Single-Layer Carbon (Graphene) *** Created

From: sanman (manofsan_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 10/23/04 

Date: 23 Oct 2004 11:36:58 -0700

Oh yeah, and what about Boron Nitride?

Should it soon be possible to make similar single-atom sheets from BN,
based on its similarity to carbon? If the graphene *** is based on
extraction from graphite crystal, then why can't BN sheets similarly
be extracted from BN crystal?

Aerospace engineers say it's better for a re-entry craft to have a
heat shield that's ablative. Wouldn't a paint coating containing BN
nano-*** flakes then offer the best properties for ablation from
atmospheric re-entry?

The polar nature of the BN units should also decrease slippage,
especially between adjacent BN sheets.

Also, if nanotubes can be functionalized, so should graphene and BN
nano-sheets. This should then truly reduce slippage.

Comments?