Molecule Ordering Triggered by Boron Nitride Nanotubes and “Green” Chemical Functionalization of Boron Nitride Nanotubes

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (50) ◽  
pp. 18545-18549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyi Zhi ◽  
Yoshio Bando ◽  
Wenlong Wang ◽  
Chengchun Tang ◽  
H. Kuwahara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Chemical Functionalization

scholarly journals Functionalization of single-walled (n,0) carbon and boron nitride nanotubes by carbonyl derivatives (n = 5, 6): a DFT study

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parisa Nematollahi ◽  
Mehdi D. Esrafili ◽  
Amin Bagheri
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
External Surface ◽  
Surface Reactivity ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Chemical Functionalization ◽  
Reactivity Descriptors ◽  
Carbonyl Derivatives ◽  
Local Reactivity ◽  
Average Local Ionization Energy ◽  
Local Reactivity Descriptors

By using density functional theory calculations, the chemical functionalization of finite-sized (5,0) and (6,0) carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) by different carbonyl derivatives –COX (X = H, CH3, OCH3, OH, and NH2) is studied in terms of geometrical and electronic structure properties. Also, the benefits of local reactivity descriptors is studied to characterize the reactive sites of the external surface of the tubes. These local reactivity descriptors include the electrostatic potential VS(r) and average local ionization energy ĪS(r) on the surfaces of these nanotubes. The estimated ĪS(r) values show that the functionalized CNTs tend to activate the surface toward electrophilic/radical attack. Results show that the chemical functionalization of CNTs leads to the reduction of VS(r) values and therefore enhances the surface reactivity. On the other hand, BNNTs resist chemical functionalization due to the negligible decrease in the VS,min and ĪS,min values. Generally, in contrast to BNNTs, the chemical functionalization of CNTs can considerably improve their surface reactivity. To verify the surface reactivity pattern based on the chosen reactivity descriptors, the reaction energies for the interaction of an H + ion or hydrogen radical with external surface of the functionalized CNTs and BNNTs are calculated. A general feature of all studied systems is that stronger potentials are associated with regions of higher curvature.

Assessment of boron nitride nanotube materials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael B. Jakubinek ◽  
Keun Su Kim ◽  
Christa Homenick ◽  
Oltion Kodra ◽  
Steven Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Elemental Composition ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotube ◽  
Chemical Functionalization ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Reliable Assessment

With increasing prevalence of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), the need for routine and reliable assessment methods is becoming more critical both for research studies and for quality control in nanotube manufacturing. The assessment of BNNT materials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is described here through analysis of raw-BNNT materials and three case studies showing modification of BNNTs by purification or chemical functionalization. Metrics indicative of the BN content of the material, with the simplest being the B:N ratio, are described and tracked to show evolution of BNNT materials during processing. Along with changes in the elemental composition and the content of BN, high-resolution spectra of the B 1s region also show clear evolution as BNNT materials are modified, which can be used as a measure of boron nitride content and quality to assess BNNT production, purification, and functionalization.

Molecular insights on the dynamic stability of peptide nucleic acid functionalized carbon and boron nitride nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-228
Author(s):  
Nabanita Saikia ◽  
Mohamed Taha ◽  
Ravindra Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Nucleic Acids ◽  
Dynamic Stability ◽  
Peptide Nucleic Acid ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Peptide Nucleic Acids ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Molecular Hybrids ◽  
Single Wall Nanotubes

The rational design of self-assembled nanobio-molecular hybrids of peptide nucleic acids with single-wall nanotubes rely on understanding how biomolecules recognize and mediate intermolecular interactions with the nanomaterial's surface.

Density Functional Theory Study of Antioxidant Adsorption onto Single- Wall Boron Nitride Nanotubes: Design of New Antioxidant Delivery Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 470-482
Author(s):  
Samereh Ghazanfary ◽  
Fatemeh Oroojalian ◽  
Rezvan Yazdian-Robati ◽  
Mehdi Dadmehr ◽  
Amirhossein Sahebkar
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
External Electric Field ◽  
Lipoic Acid ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Cell Interaction ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Functional Theory

Background: Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) have recently emerged as an interesting field of study, because they could be used for the realization of developed, integrated and compact nanostructures to be formulated. BNNTs with similar surface morphology, alternating B and N atoms completely substitute for C atoms in a graphitic-like sheet with nearly no alterations in atomic spacing, with uniformity in dispersion in the solution, and readily applicable in biomedical applications with no obvious toxicity. Also demonstrating a good cell interaction and cell targeting. Aim and Objective: With a purpose of increasing the field of BNNT for drug delivery, a theoretical investigation of the interaction of Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid antioxidants using (9, 0) zigzag BNNTs is shown using density functional theory. Methods: The geometries corresponding to Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid and BNNT with different lengths were individually optimized with the DMOL3 program at the LDA/ DNP (fine) level of theory. Results: In the presence of external electric field Melatonin, Vitamin C, Glutathione and lipoic acid could be absorbed considerably on BNNT with lengths 22 and 29 Å, as the adsorption energy values in the presence of external electric field are considerably increased. Conclusion: The external electric field is an appropriate technique for adsorbing and storing antioxidants on BNNTs. Moreover, it is believed that applying the external electric field may be a proper method for controlling release rate of drugs.

scholarly journals About the possibility of creating a high-performance sensor based on boron nitride nanotubes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Boroznina ◽  
M. A. Vdovin ◽  
I. V. Zaporotskova ◽  
S. V. Boroznin ◽  
P. A. Zaporotskov
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes

scholarly journals Four-dimensional vibrational spectroscopy for nanoscale mapping of phonon dispersion in BN nanotubes

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruishi Qi ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Jinlong Du ◽  
Ruochen Shi ◽  
Yang Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Energy Loss ◽  
Phonon Dispersion ◽  
Hexagonal Boron Nitride ◽  
Real Space ◽  
Boron Nitride Nanotubes ◽  
Detection Sensitivity ◽  
Optical Modes ◽  
Optical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy And Momentum

AbstractDirectly mapping local phonon dispersion in individual nanostructures can advance our understanding of their thermal, optical, and mechanical properties. However, this requires high detection sensitivity and combined spatial, energy and momentum resolutions, thus has been elusive. Here, we demonstrate a four-dimensional electron energy loss spectroscopy technique, and present position-dependent phonon dispersion measurements in individual boron nitride nanotubes. By scanning the electron beam in real space while monitoring both the energy loss and the momentum transfer, we are able to reveal position- and momentum-dependent lattice vibrations at nanometer scale. Our measurements show that the phonon dispersion of multi-walled nanotubes is locally close to hexagonal-boron nitride crystals. Interestingly, acoustic phonons are sensitive to defect scattering, while optical modes are insensitive to small voids. This work not only provides insights into vibrational properties of boron nitride nanotubes, but also demonstrates potential of the developed technique in nanoscale phonon dispersion measurements.

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