Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Lattice Centering and Coordination Number02:33

Lattice Centering and Coordination Number

9.7K
The structure of a crystalline solid, whether a metal or not, is best described by considering its simplest repeating unit, which is referred to as its unit cell. The unit cell consists of lattice points that represent the locations of atoms or ions. The entire structure then consists of this unit cell repeating in three dimensions. The three different types of unit cells present in the cubic lattice are illustrated in Figure 1.
Types of Unit Cells
Imagine taking a large number of identical...
9.7K
Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals I03:24

Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals I

47.3K
The mathematical expression known as the wave function, ψ, contains information about each orbital and the wavelike properties of electrons in an isolated atom. When atoms are bound together in a molecule, the wave functions combine to produce new mathematical descriptions that have different shapes. This process of combining the wave functions for atomic orbitals is called hybridization and is mathematically accomplished by the linear combination of atomic orbitals. The new orbitals that...
47.3K
Valence Bond Theory02:42

Valence Bond Theory

8.7K
Coordination compounds and complexes exhibit different colors, geometries, and magnetic behavior, depending on the metal atom/ion and ligands from which they are composed. In an attempt to explain the bonding and structure of coordination complexes, Linus Pauling proposed the valence bond theory, or VBT, using the concepts of hybridization and the overlapping of the atomic orbitals. According to VBT, the central metal atom or ion (Lewis acid) hybridizes to provide empty orbitals of suitable...
8.7K
Exceptions to the Octet Rule02:55

Exceptions to the Octet Rule

28.4K
Many covalent molecules have central atoms that do not have eight electrons in their Lewis structures. These molecules fall into three categories:
28.4K
VSEPR Theory and the Effect of Lone Pairs04:01

VSEPR Theory and the Effect of Lone Pairs

42.4K
Effect of Lone Pairs of Electrons on Molecule Geometry
42.4K
VSEPR Theory and the Basic Shapes02:52

VSEPR Theory and the Basic Shapes

68.5K
Overview of VSEPR Theory
68.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Controlling the Polarity of Ag:PSS Polyelectrolyte Interfacial Layers in Organic Solar Cells.

ACS omega·2026
Same author

Twist-controlled modulation of quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride.

Science advances·2026
Same author

Gate-controlled neuromodulatory optical synaptic transistor for adaptive learning and energy-accuracy balance.

Materials horizons·2026
Same author

Transparent UVA photodetectors based on oxide semiconductors for real-time wearable skin protection monitoring.

Science advances·2025
Same author

A van der Waals Moiré Bilayer Photonic Crystal Cavity.

Nano letters·2025
Same author

Self-patterning of liquid Field's metal for enhanced performance of two-dimensional semiconductors.

Nanoscale·2025
Same journal

RETRACTED: Al-Hussain et al. Application of New Sodium Vinyl Sulfonate-co-2-Acrylamido-2-me[thylpropane Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt-Magnetite Cryogel Nanocomposites for Fast Methylene Blue Removal from Industrial Waste Water. <i>Nanomaterials</i> 2018, <i>8</i>, 878.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Correction: Jiang et al. Methods for Obtaining One Single Larmor Frequency, Either <i>v</i><sub>1</sub> or <i>v</i><sub>2</sub>, in the Coherent Spin Dynamics of Colloidal Quantum Dots. <i>Nanomaterials</i> 2023, <i>13</i>, 2006.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Correction: Ekman et al. Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Properties of Nitrogen-Doped Nanoporous Biochar: Efficient Removal of Reactive Orange 16 Dye and Colorful Effluents. <i>Nanomaterials</i> 2023, <i>13</i>, 2045.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub>-Based Materials and Coatings for De-Icing and Defogging of Wind Turbine Blades: Materials Basis, Structural Design, Engineering Integration, and Future Opportunities.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Influence of the Ripeness Stages of the Precursors on the Optical Characteristics of Carbon Dots Obtained from Valencia Orange Peels (<i>Citrus sinensis</i> L. Osbeck) by Hydrothermal Synthesis.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Insights into ALD Growth of Al-Based Dielectric Stack on 4H-SiC.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations
13:56

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations

Published on: October 12, 2019

7.7K

Color Centers in Hexagonal Boron Nitride.

Suk Hyun Kim1,2, Kyeong Ho Park1, Young Gie Lee1

  • 1Department of Physics, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 26, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) color centers offer unique optical and spin properties for advanced optoelectronics and quantum technologies. Understanding these defects in 2D hBN is key to developing next-generation UV devices and quantum sensors.

Keywords:
color centerhexagonal boron nitridelight emissionquantum emitter

More Related Videos

Efficient Synthesis of All-Carbon Quaternary Centers via the Conjugate Addition of Functionalized Monoorganozinc Bromides
07:50

Efficient Synthesis of All-Carbon Quaternary Centers via the Conjugate Addition of Functionalized Monoorganozinc Bromides

Published on: May 26, 2019

9.3K
Negative Additive Manufacturing of Complex Shaped Boron Carbides
06:45

Negative Additive Manufacturing of Complex Shaped Boron Carbides

Published on: September 18, 2018

8.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations
13:56

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations

Published on: October 12, 2019

7.7K
Efficient Synthesis of All-Carbon Quaternary Centers via the Conjugate Addition of Functionalized Monoorganozinc Bromides
07:50

Efficient Synthesis of All-Carbon Quaternary Centers via the Conjugate Addition of Functionalized Monoorganozinc Bromides

Published on: May 26, 2019

9.3K
Negative Additive Manufacturing of Complex Shaped Boron Carbides
06:45

Negative Additive Manufacturing of Complex Shaped Boron Carbides

Published on: September 18, 2018

8.7K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Optics

Background:

  • Atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is crucial for van der Waals heterostructures and deep ultraviolet optoelectronics due to its ultrawide bandgap.
  • Color centers, arising from vacancies and impurities in hBN, exhibit distinct optical and spin properties across the UV to near-infrared spectrum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of color centers in 2D hexagonal boron nitride (hBN).
  • To explore their atomic configuration, optical and quantum properties, and formation techniques.
  • To highlight their potential in next-generation optoelectronics and quantum information applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on color centers in hBN.
  • Analysis of atomic configurations and defect-induced optical properties.
  • Discussion of various techniques for creating and characterizing hBN color centers.

Main Results:

  • Color centers in hBN display unique emission spectra and spin properties.
  • These properties are tunable based on defect type and atomic arrangement.
  • hBN color centers are promising for single-photon sources and quantum sensing.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of hBN color centers is essential for advancing solid-state quantum technologies.
  • hBN color centers enable development of novel UV optoelectronic devices and nanophotonic applications.
  • Exploiting hBN's unique defect properties paves the way for future quantum information processing.