Three-dimensional structural control and analysis of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets assembly in nanocomposite films induced by electric field concentration

Abstract

Fabrication and controlled localization of BN nanosheets assemblies were performed in polymer-based nanocomposite films under application of DC electric field switching. The localization of BN nanosheets with linearly assembled structure were modulated by applying a Si-mold electrode with micro-dimensional protrusions on the surface during electric field inducement. The established assembly of BN nanosheets, incorporated in the composite was analyzed three-dimensionally using X-ray computed tomography. The structural variation of linear assembles of BN nanosheets (LABNs) were modulated from filament-like to bridge-like structure by applying switching DC electric field whose effect was further intensified induced by electric field concentration. The nanocomposite films with localized LABNs can be potentially applied for efficient heat dissipation from local heat source, such as modern electronic, optoelectronic, photonic devices, and systems in semiconductor industry. (C) 2014 The Japan Society of Applied Physics