Scientists Identify New 2D Copper Boride Material with Unique Atomic Structure

Scientists identify new 2D copper boride material with unique atomic structure

More than ten years ago, researchers at Rice University led by materials scientist Boris Yakobson predicted that boron atoms would cling too tightly to copper to form borophene, a flexible, metallic two-dimensional material with potential across electronics, energy and catalysis. Now, new research shows that prediction holds up, but not in the way anyone expected.

New 2D Material Exhibits Exceptional Adhesion, Researchers Report

In an intriguing development from Rice University, researchers have uncovered groundbreaking insights into the behavior of boron atoms on copper substrates, culminating in the synthesis of a previously unknown two-dimensional metal boride rather than the anticipated borophene, a flexible and metallic material. This research, led by the esteemed materials scientist Boris Yakobson, highlights the complexities and unexpected outcomes that can arise…