This can include a materials response to an applied force, whether this response is elastic or plastic, its hardness, and its strength. Controlled growth of suspended boron nitride layers with ...

Researchers developed a sodium-doped amorphous SiBN catalyst, showcasing its potential for small molecule activation and transformative impacts in catalysis.

Alternative materials include cast iron and refractory ceramics, silicon carbide and aluminum titanate. Sialon is an alloy of silicon nitride and offers superior thermal and mechanical properties.