Date of Award
4-19-2024
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department
Physics
First Advisor
G. Brendan Cross
Abstract
Certain defects within the hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) lattice are a promising source of quantum mechanical states for quantum computing. It is difficult to produce layers of hBN that are thin enough for these quantum states to be studied. We investigate ultrasonic liquid exfoliation and hydrothermal synthesis as methods of synthesizing hBN nanosheets. Samples were analyzed through light scattering spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. Our results show that liquid exfoliation can produce hBN nanosheets that range in between 0.35nm - 20nm in thickness. We also show hydrothermal synthesis reactions, between boric acid and nitrogen sources, that can produce hBN nanosheets.
Recommended Citation
Deonarine, Josiah J., "Synthesis and Characterization of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets" (2024). Honors Theses. 280.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/honors/280
Subject Area
Boron nitride; Quantum computing
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