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boron nitride

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Boron nitride (BN) is a compound of boron and nitrogen. It exists in various forms, including hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), cubic boron nitride (c-BN), and wurtzite boron nitride (w-BN). It is known for its exceptional properties, such as high thermal conductivity, high chemical stability, and excellent electrical insulation. The synthesis of boron nitride involves various methods, including direct reaction of boron and nitrogen at high temperatures and pressures, the reaction of boron halides with ammonia, and the thermal decomposition of boron-containing compounds in the presence of nitrogen. h-BN, often called white graphite, is a layered material resembling graphite in structure but with weaker interlayer bonding, making it a good lubricant. c-BN, a synthetically produced material, is the second hardest material after diamond, with exceptional hardness and thermal stability, making it valuable for cutting tools and high-pressure applications. w-BN, a metastable form, possesses unique optical properties and is explored for its potential in electronic devices and optoelectronics. BN materials are studied extensively for their wide range of applications in various fields, including aerospace, electronics, energy storage, and medical implants. Their unique properties and versatility make them promising candidates for future technological advancements.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID66227
CHEBI ID50883
MeSH IDM0067928

Synonyms (87)

Synonym
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AKOS015833702
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boron nitride (bn)
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einecs 233-136-6
elbor
borazon
boron mononitride
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bn
boron nitride ,
CHEBI:50883 ,
nitruro de boro
bornitrid
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[bn]
boron nitride, powder, ~1 mum, 98%
azanylidyneborane
unii-2u4t60a6yd
2u4t60a6yd ,
ec 233-136-6
FT-0623177
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DTXSID5051498 ,
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boron nitride, nanopowder, <150 nm avg. part. size (bet), 99% trace metals basis
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boron nitride, low binder
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boron nitride rectangular plate,length (mm), 125,width (mm), 125,thick (mm), 12.7
boron nitride bn grade f 15 (h?gan?s)
boron nitride rod,diameter (mm), 6.4,length (mm), 300
boron nitride powder, 99% nano
boron nitride bn grade c (h?gan?s)
boron nitride dispersion
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lubriform? boron nitride bn 15 (h?gan?s)
lubriform? boron nitride bn 10 (h?gan?s)
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hexagonal boron nitride ink
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boron nitride 99%
h-bn
white graphite
h-bn-b
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boron nitride powder
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Research Excerpts

Overview

Boron nitride is an inorganic compound with a crystalline form that can be hexagonal, spherical, or cubic. The hexagonal form is presumed to be used in cosmetics.

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"Boron nitride is a biocompatible and an osteo-inductive material for orthopedic applications. "( Intramedullary implants coated with cubic boron nitride enhance bone fracture healing in a rat model.
Alemdaroğlu, KB; Çelik, HH; Fırat, A; Hacaloğlu, T; İltar, S; Kaftanoğlu, B; Kaymaz, FF; Koca, G; Ocak, M; Özmeriç, A; Şenes, M; Tanoğlu, O, 2020
)
2.27
"Boron nitride (BN) is a choice in drug delivery because of its many surprising properties."( Studying Adsorption and Cellular Toxicity of Boron Nitride Nanostructure versus Melphalan Anti-ovarian Cancer Drug.
Esmaeili, E; Fu, M; Maleki, B; Nourbakhsh, N; Saberi, S; Tayebee, R; Vatanpour, HR, 2021
)
1.6
"Boron nitride is an inorganic compound with a crystalline form that can be hexagonal, spherical, or cubic; the hexagonal form is presumed to be used in cosmetics."( Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics.
Andersen, FA; Belsito, DV; Bergfeld, WF; Fiume, MM; Hill, RA; Klaassen, CD; Liebler, DC; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW,
)
1.17

Effects

Boron nitride has structural characteristics similar to carbon 2D materials. Its layered structure has been exploited to form different nanostructures such as nanohorns, nanotubes, nanoparticles and nanosheets.

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"Boron nitride nanoparticles have been extensively studied in nano-biological studies and researches showed that it can be a promising candidate for PD treatment with its biologically active unique properties."( Neuroprotective effects of boron nitride nanoparticles in the experimental Parkinson's disease model against MPP+ induced apoptosis.
Arslan, ME; Cacciatore, I; Di Stefano, A; Küçükdoğru, R; Mardinoğlu, A; Sönmez, E; Tozlu, ÖÖ; Türkez, H, 2020
)
1.58
"Boron nitride nanoparticles have been proved to cause various toxicities, damages or inflammations after entering into in vivo in previous reports. "( The protective study about alleviation of simvastatin on the damages of PEG-BNs in mice.
Akhtar, S; An, W; Gao, L; Han, B; Li, K; Sha, X; Zhang, X; Zhang, Y, 2017
)
1.9
"Boron nitride has structural characteristics similar to carbon 2D materials (graphene and its derivatives) and its layered structure has been exploited to form different nanostructures such as nanohorns, nanotubes, nanoparticles and nanosheets. "( Boron nitride nanomaterials: biocompatibility and bio-applications.
Merlo, A; Mijakovic, I; Mokkapati, VRSS; Pandit, S, 2018
)
3.37

Toxicity

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" The Panel reviewed available chemistry, animal data, and clinical data and concluded that this ingredient is safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetic formulations."( Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics.
Andersen, FA; Belsito, DV; Bergfeld, WF; Fiume, MM; Hill, RA; Klaassen, CD; Liebler, DC; Marks, JG; Shank, RC; Slaga, TJ; Snyder, PW,
)
0.45
" A deep understanding of the basic interaction mechanisms between biosystems and foreign BN nanosheets can help to better clarify the potential risks of these nanomaterials and provide guidance on their safe design."( Nanotoxicity of Boron Nitride Nanosheet to Bacterial Membranes.
Chan, C; Fan, J; Li, Z; Ma, J; Meng, Q; Sun, H; Zhang, Y; Zhi, C, 2019
)
0.86
" A deep in vivo study of the toxicity of BN NSs is indispensable, which can help to understand their potential risk and provide useful information for their safe application."( In vivo toxicity evaluation of boron nitride nanosheets in Bombyx mori silkworm model.
Adjei, MO; Andoh, V; Li, L; Liu, H; Ma, L; Shen, Z; Song, J; Wu, G; Zhao, W, 2020
)
0.84

Dosage Studied

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" For example, we could determine that the frequently observed three protrusions within the pore appearing in STM images obtained after dosing small amounts of water, are most likely determined by water hexamers."( Investigation of h-BN/Rh(111) nanomesh interacting with water and atomic hydrogen.
Ding, Y; Hutter, J; Iannuzzi, M, 2011
)
0.37
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (3 Product(s))

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Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
nitride
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (583)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (0.17)18.7374
1990's1 (0.17)18.2507
2000's54 (9.26)29.6817
2010's350 (60.03)24.3611
2020's177 (30.36)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 120.92

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index120.92 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.38 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.91 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index220.38 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (120.92)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews21 (3.57%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other567 (96.43%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]