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BOROPHENE In the last update, I had mentioned about borophene, and now we are here to talk about it. Overview Borophene is the crystalline atomic monolayer of boron. It is a two-dimensional allotrope having a metallic electronic structure and conducts electricity. they have strong covalent two-centre-two-electron bonds and stable electron-deficient multi-centre-two-electron-bonds.  Synthesis *Deposition of elemental boron on a silver (Ag 111) surface under ultra-high vacuum conditions. *Or we have the technique of letting Boron diffuse into Au(111) substrates at high temperatures. It then segregates to the surface and forms borophene islands as it cools. Comparison: Graphene v/s Borophene *More light-weighted than graphene *High flexibility (or rather "record high") *Higher ideal strength than graphene *Higher stiffness to weight ratio than graphene *Superconducivity *Borophene is a better option  for Li ion battery compared to graphene....

GRAPHENE Graphene had been a matter of wonder since 2004 and research studies on its applications and potentials been vigorous since. Graphene claimed unbeatable potentials and capacities. But, now, a fellow competent has arose. With Boron much similar to Carbon, the new attention is towards Borophene, which is the two-dimensional monoatomic layer of Boron, just like Graphene for Carbon. So, before exploring Borophene, we shall now see for Graphene and its applications for energy. Overview Graphene is a two- dimensional single atomic layer of Carbon. It is a good conductor of electricity and very strong that it is planned to be used for space elevators. And the strength of Graphene is that, it is the strongest material in the world! The strength results from the power of the carbon-carbon tetravalent bonds. A good semiconductor, Graphene also stands a candidate for superconductors. Graphene for Energy An Eternal Source of Energy from Graphene Under suitab...