Configurable three-dimensional boron nitride-carbon architecture and its tunable electronic behavior with stable thermal performances

Manuela Loeblein; Roland Yingjie Tay; Siu Hon Tsang; Wei Beng Ng; Edwin Hang Tong Teo

doi:10.1002/smll.201400292

Configurable three-dimensional boron nitride-carbon architecture and its tunable electronic behavior with stable thermal performances

Small. 2014 Aug 13;10(15):2992-9. doi: 10.1002/smll.201400292. Epub 2014 May 2.

Authors

Manuela Loeblein¹, Roland Yingjie Tay, Siu Hon Tsang, Wei Beng Ng, Edwin Hang Tong Teo

Affiliation

¹ School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University Block S1, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore.

PMID: 24789084
DOI: 10.1002/smll.201400292

Abstract

Recent developments of 3D-graphene and 3D-boron-nitride have become of great interest owing to their potential for ultra-light flexible electronics. Here we demonstrate the first synthesis of novel 3D-BNC hybrids. By specifically controlling the compositions of C and BN, new fascinating properties are observed, such as highly tunable electrical conductivity, controllable EMI shielding properties, and stable thermal conductivity. This ultra-light hybrid opens up many new applications such as for electronic packaging and thermal interface materials (TIMs).

Keywords: 3D materials; BNC; EMI shielding; electrical tuning; thermal conductivity.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't