Uncovering the Prolonged Photostability of Hexagonal Boron Nitride
For those working with nanomaterials, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is an incredibly useful material. But its photostability, or ability to remain stable when exposed to light, has been an issue. Now, researchers from the University of Basel have found a way to greatly prolong the photostability of h-BN, opening up many potential applications. By improving the material’s electronic structure, the researchers were able to reduce its light sensitivity by up to three orders of magnitude. This could make h-BN a much more useful material for a variety of industrial and research applications.
source: Phys.org