Alkylation of Boron Nitride Nanomaterials using Reductive Conditions

Boron nitride nanomaterials possess an unparalleled combination of properties: their mechanic properties are superior to that of steel, their thermal conductivity is comparable to that of copper, their band gap is that of an insulating material, and their chemical and thermal stability is remarkable. Researchers anticipate that this unique set of properties will have applications in a wide array of fields. However, boron nitride nanomaterials are not perfect. It is their poor dispersibility in solvents and their chemical inertness that have frustrated their comprehensive utilization. The ability to chemically modify these nanostructures could open the door to tune their properties and expand their compatibility with solvents. Therefore, this thesis investigates an unexplored chemical tool for boron nitride nanomaterials: the Billups-Birch reduction.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Natural Sciences

Grantor

Rice University

Year dc:date.issued

2019

Author dc:creator

• de los Reyes Berrones, Carlos Alberto

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Martí, Angel A

• Boron nitride nanomaterials
• boron nitride nanotubes
• hexagonal boron nitride
• Billups-Birch reaction
• alkylation
• functionalization

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1911/106017

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.rice.edu:1911/106017