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¹Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 10084, P. R. China.

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Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and graphene are 2D materials with similar structures but contrasting properties. This review highlights h-BN

Keywords:

hexagonal boron‐nitride passivation coating thermal management ultra‐flat surface unity of the contradictions

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Area of Science:

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Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

Two-dimensional (2D) materials like graphene and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) exhibit unique properties.
Graphene and h-BN share a honeycomb lattice structure, leading to comparable thermal conductivity, carrier mobility, and pi-pi interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the distinct attributes of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN).
To elucidate the intriguing contradictions in current h-BN research.
To foster insights into h-BN material properties and applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on 2D materials, focusing on graphene and h-BN.
Comparative analysis of the properties and behaviors of graphene and h-BN.

Main Results:

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) possesses exceptional electrical insulating properties, inert passivation capabilities, and an ultraflat surface.
Contrasting properties include conductive vs. insulating behavior, active vs. inert nature, and dangling bonds vs. absorbent surfaces.
These inherent contradictions offer unique application possibilities for h-BN.

Conclusions:

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is a compelling 2D material with significant application potential due to its unique and often contradictory properties.
Further investigation into these attributes and contradictions is crucial for understanding and harnessing h-BN's capabilities.