The distinctive nature and optical/electrical properties of borophene make it an attractive material for research. In this study, borophene nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized via a sonochemical process using pure boron in three dispersed media: acetone, methanol, and benzyl.
The synthesized borophene NP samples were extensively characterized using various techniques including Raman spectroscopy, FTIR (Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), Zeta Potential analysis, and UV-Visible Spectroscopy. SEM analysis confirmed the formation of borophene NPs on the surface of boron, with irregular shapes and sizes ranging from 400 to 650 nm.
Raman spectroscopy revealed spectra of borophene NPs in the range of approximately 104 cm⁻¹ to 106 cm⁻¹. FTIR analysis identified the presence of various functional groups. Additionally, the observation of a band gap of less than 4 eV suggests potential applications in semiconductors.
UV-Visible analysis confirmed the formation of borophene NPs, as indicated by distinct peaks in the spectra.
Overall, the obtained results from this synthesis and characterization study provide valuable insights for electronic applications utilizing borophene nanoparticles.
Borophene is a material with unique properties that make it highly interesting for scientific research, particularly due to its interactions with light and electricity. In this study, researchers synthesized tiny particles of borophene known as nanoparticles (NPs) using a sonochemical synthesis method in three different liquids: acetone, methanol, and benzyl.
After synthesizing the borophene nanoparticles, the scientists employed several techniques to characterize them:
- Raman spectroscopy: This technique uses light to examine atomic and molecular vibrations, confirming the presence of borophene NPs.
- FTIR (Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy): This method also analyzes vibrations using infrared light, identifying different chemical groups within the borophene NPs.
- SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy): This imaging technique using electrons revealed that the borophene NPs were irregularly shaped and ranged in size from 400 to 650 nanometers.
- Zeta Potential: This measurement provided information about the stability of the particles in liquid.
- UV (Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy): This technique examined how the particles absorb light, confirming the formation of borophene NPs.
One significant finding was that the borophene nanoparticles exhibited a band gap of less than 4 electron volts (eV). A band gap below 4 eV is favorable for semiconductor applications, as it indicates the material's potential to control the flow of electricity.
In summary, this research successfully synthesized borophene nanoparticles and demonstrated their properties, highlighting their potential utility in electronics, particularly in semiconductor applications.
