Hexagonal boron nitride: interlayer with atomic scale precision for interface engineering in functional materials and devices
Abstract
Atomically thin hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) interlayers control interactions between electronic states of interfacing materials by modulating their separation at the atomic scale. These interlayers regulate interactions, whose strengths vary with distance. Here, we review how hBN is employed to enhance electronic and optoelectronic performance by mitigating disadvantageous interactions while preserving advantageous ones. Recent advances in hBN growth and integration are highlighted, and challenges that hinder widespread application are discussed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
2D Materials and Applications
Graphene research and applications
Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj 2D Materials and Applications
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 17 January 2026
- Language
- EN