Advances in Borophene Synthesis and Applications: From Large-Scale Production to Optical, Electronic, and...

In recent years, innovative methods for synthesizing borophene have been developed, enabling the production of large-area borophene sheets that can be transferred to various substrates. Experimental studies have successfully tackled oxidation stability issues of borophene, yielding promising results. These advancements have facilitated the use of borophene in the fabrication of electrical, optical, and electrochemical devices, with recent reports highlighting significant progress in these areas. This review focuses on novel synthesis methods for producing large-area borophene and explores techniques for fabricating its devices. Additionally, the practical applications of borophene in optics, electronics, and electrochemistry compared to other 2D materials are being focused. Given the unique and unparalleled properties of borophene, it has emerged as a viable alternative to graphene in these fields. This article reviews experimental studies where borophene has demonstrated significant success in various applications compared to other 2D materials. While previous reviews have primarily addressed some properties and potential applications of borophene, recent advancements have validated several predictions, which in this article is being explored. This focused review to effectively outline future research directions for borophene applications is aimed.