Dielectric Properties of Multi-Layers Hexagonal Boron Nitride
- 1 Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
- 2 Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
- 3 Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
- 4 Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
- 5 Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
- 6 Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
A higher value of the dielectric constant of h-BN makes it quite favourable material in energy storing device. The variation in dielectric constant was observed as a function of thickness. In this research work multilayers of Hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) was fabricated by using the Chemical exfoliation method. Two solvents Dimethylformamide (DMF) and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) were used for the exfoliation of h-BN. Successful sonication of hexagonal boron nitride led to the formation of Boron Nitride nanosheets (BNNs). The stable dispersibility of h-BN in Dimethylformamide and Isopropyl Alcohol was confirmed by UV Visible Spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirm the mono crystallite structure (002) and nanoflakes like morphology of h-BN respectively. This appropriate strategy offered a feasible route to produce multilayer of hexagonal boron nitride. After the successful fabrication of h-BN multilayers its dielectric properties were calculated by using LCR meter. Profilometer revealed the variation in thickness and value of Dielectric constant was calculated by using its formula.
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