Quantum calculations conducted by scientists at the University of Surrey enable the discovery of new “phases” of two-dimensional (2D) material that can be employed to build next-generation fuel-cells devices.
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The calculations helped the research of Graz University of Technology to develop of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), one of the most exciting 2D materials. It has a honeycomb crystal structure that is most similar to that of graphene, the most popular 2D material.
The nanoporous phases discovered during our research are not of purely academic interest—they offer the potential for applications such as sensor materials, nanoreactors, and membranes. This work illustrates that fundamental physics and chemistry offer routes to truly relevant nanotechnology applications.
Dr. Anton Tamtögl, Project Lead, Graz University of…