Oxidation peculiarities and defects formation in h-BN micro- and nanoparticles
摘要
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is attracting increased attention as a substrate material for functional nanoparticles (NPs) implemented in aerospace, energy, and catalytic applications. In this context, the oxidation resistance of h-BN and their defect structure become key properties. In this study, we investigate the oxidation behavior of h-BN micro- and nanoparticles through air annealing at 900 °C for intervals ranging from 10 min to 5 h. To study the influence of defect structure on the oxidation process, the h-BN materials were characterized using XRD, EDX, XPS, and TGA. SEM and TEM results show the formation and structural evolution of boron oxide NPs during long-term annealing. Oxidation-induced defects in the h-BN structure, as well as their influence on the thermal stability and agglomeration of metallic NPs on h-BN surfaces, are studied in detail. The study combines experimental and theoretical approaches using a deep neural network method.
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