Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has emerged as a promising dielectric material for protecting metallic substrates such as copper and steel under ambient conditions. The layered structure of h-BN offers significant potential in preventing the oxidation and corrosion of these substrates. Due to their i...
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| author | Muhammad Faheem Maqsood Syed Muhammad Zain Mehdi Arslan Ashraf Umair Azhar Naseem Abbas Muhammad Asim Raza Mohammed Amer |
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| description | Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has emerged as a promising dielectric material for protecting metallic substrates such as copper and steel under ambient conditions. The layered structure of h-BN offers significant potential in preventing the oxidation and corrosion of these substrates. Due to their impermeability, boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) do not form a galvanic cell with the underlying metals, enhancing their effectiveness as protective coatings. BNNSs are both thermally and chemically stable, making them suitable for coatings that protect against environmental degradation. Additionally, BNNSs have demonstrated excellent fire resistance, hydrophobicity, and oxidation resistance when applied to wood, functioning as a binder-free, retardant coating that remains effective up to 900 °C in air. This review focuses on the anti-corrosion properties of BNNSs, particularly on copper and steel substrates, and discusses various methods for their application. This article also discusses future perspectives in this field, including the innovative concept of wooden satellites designed for short- and long-term missions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9e8601c84d6f44c8bde2bb32ee3feaa92025-01-24T13:28:18ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-01-011519910.3390/cryst15010099Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A ReviewMuhammad Faheem Maqsood0Syed Muhammad Zain Mehdi1Arslan Ashraf2Umair Azhar3Naseem Abbas4Muhammad Asim Raza5Mohammed Amer6Hybrid Materials Centre, Department of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of KoreaHybrid Materials Centre, Department of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of KoreaInstitute of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemical & Materials Engineering, University of Punjab, Lahore 54590, PakistanDepartment of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of KoreaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Palestine Technical University—Kadoorie, Tulkarm P.O. Box 7, PalestineHexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) has emerged as a promising dielectric material for protecting metallic substrates such as copper and steel under ambient conditions. The layered structure of h-BN offers significant potential in preventing the oxidation and corrosion of these substrates. Due to their impermeability, boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) do not form a galvanic cell with the underlying metals, enhancing their effectiveness as protective coatings. BNNSs are both thermally and chemically stable, making them suitable for coatings that protect against environmental degradation. Additionally, BNNSs have demonstrated excellent fire resistance, hydrophobicity, and oxidation resistance when applied to wood, functioning as a binder-free, retardant coating that remains effective up to 900 °C in air. This review focuses on the anti-corrosion properties of BNNSs, particularly on copper and steel substrates, and discusses various methods for their application. This article also discusses future perspectives in this field, including the innovative concept of wooden satellites designed for short- and long-term missions.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/1/99boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs)binder-free coatingscorrosion resistancefire resistancewooden satellite |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Faheem Maqsood Syed Muhammad Zain Mehdi Arslan Ashraf Umair Azhar Naseem Abbas Muhammad Asim Raza Mohammed Amer Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review Crystals boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) binder-free coatings corrosion resistance fire resistance wooden satellite |
| title | Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review |
| title_full | Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review |
| title_short | Binder-Free Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets (BNNSs) as Protective Coatings for Copper, Steel, and Wood: A Review |
| title_sort | binder free hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets bnnss as protective coatings for copper steel and wood a review |
| topic | boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs) binder-free coatings corrosion resistance fire resistance wooden satellite |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/1/99 |
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