ZIPPERED POLYMORPHS PROMISE A NEW CLASS OF MBenes

摘要

The discovery of graphene has spurred the innovation of an abundance of other two-dimensional (2D) materials. Transition metal borides, or MBenes, are the newest addition to this 2D family of materials. The electron deficiency and the atomic size of boron endow 2D boron materials with superior electrical conductivity, high hydrophilicity, and outstanding stability compared to other 2D analogs. However, both experimental and theoretical investigations of MBenes remain in their infancy, making the bulk preparation of MBenes challenging.