Boron, a chemical element next to carbon in the periodic table, is known for its unique ability to form complex bond networks. Unlike carbon, which typically bonds with two or three neighboring atoms, ...

Boron carbide is a superhard ceramic renowned for its low density, exceptional hardness and thermal stability. Its unique microstructure—comprising icosahedral clusters linked by inter-icosahedral ...

Single photons have applications in quantum computation, information networks, and sensors, and these can be emitted by defects in the atomically thin insulator hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). Missing ...