Kim, Jun Hee Thang Viet Pham Hwang, Jae Hun Kim, Cheol Sang Kim, Myung Jong 2024-01-19T22:32:50Z 2024-01-19T22:32:50Z 2022-01-10 2018-06 2196-5404 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/121288 Boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) has similar tubular nanostructure as carbon nanotube (CNT) in which boron and nitrogen atoms arranged in a hexagonal network. Owing to the unique atomic structure, BNNT has numerous excellent intrinsic properties such as superior mechanical strength, high thermal conductivity, electrically insulating behavior, piezoelectric property, neutron shielding capability, and oxidation resistance. Since BNNT was first synthesized in 1995, developing efficient BNNT production route has been a significant issue due to low yield and poor quality in comparison with CNT, thus limiting its practical uses. However, many great successes in BNNT synthesis have been achieved in recent years, enabling access to this material and paving the way for the development of promising applications. In this article, we discussed current progress in the production of boron nitride nanotube, focusing on the most common and effective methods that have been well established so far. In addition, we presented various applications of BNNT including polymer composite reinforcement, thermal management packages, piezo actuators, and neutron shielding nanomaterial. English Springer | Korea Nano Technology Research Society Boron nitride nanotubes: synthesis and applications Article 10.1186/s40580-018-0149-y 1 Nano Convergence, v.5 Nano Convergence 5 Y scie scopus 000451704400001 2-s2.0-85065047690 Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Physics, Applied Science & Technology - Other Topics Materials Science Physics Review HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE LASER VAPORIZATION ELASTIC-MODULUS BN NANOTUBES PLASMA-JET CARBON HYDROGEN ADSORPTION NANOMATERIALS Boron nitride nanotubes Synthesis methods Scalable synthesis Applications