Boron Nitride Nanotub Synthesis and Applications

氮化硼（BN）纳米管具有与碳纳米管相似的结构，但具有许多电子和化学性质。本项目旨在利用机械热法在室温下对硼粉进行球磨，然后在氮气中进行热退火，合成具有可控结构的氮化硼纳米管。系统研究各种纳米结构的基本形成机制。将探索新的化学、机械和热性能及其可能的应用。这项研究的结果将是深刻理解小原子控制组装成纳米管和创新的合成技术。

Boron nitride (BN) nanotubes have an analogous structure to carbon nanotubes but offer many electronic and chemical properties. This project aims to synthesis BN nanotubes with controlled structures using a mechano-thermal method involving ball milling of boron powder at room temperature followed by thermal annealing in nitrogen gas. Systematic investigation will be conducted to clarify the fundamental formation mechanism related to various nanostructures. New chemical, mechanical and thermal properties and possible applications will be explored. The outcomes of this research will be profoundly understanding of the controlled assembly of small atoms into nanosized tubules and an innovative synthesis technology.