A metallic borospherene-derived 3D boron framework with high specific modulus
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Abstract
B80 (3D) is a porous three-dimensional boron framework that connects two borospherenes through B-B dumbbell units. First-principles calculations show the framework is dynamically, thermodynamically, and mechanically stable. B80 (3D) exhibits metallic character, a Vickers hardness of 5.76 GPa, and a high specific modulus of 86.88 GPa·cm3/g, which is about 15 times that of porous MOF material ZIF-8. These results highlight the promise of borospherene-derived frameworks as lightweight covalent materials.
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OpenAlex topics: Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research · Graphene research and applications · Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis
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