The Role of Boron in New Generation Technologies and Sustainable Future

Yıl 2024, Sayı: 1, 88 - 104, 31.12.2024

Ebru Halvacı , Damla İkballı , Alper Özengül , Berk Sevimli , Afnan Ashour Tumeh , Zeynep Güzel , Mehmet Selçuk Erdoğan , Güray Kaya , Önder Uysal , Fatih Şen

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Boron, one of the cornerstones of chemistry and materials science, offers a wide range of uses in the historical and modern world. This element, which is found in nature as borate and boric acid salts, has traditionally been used in glass, ceramic and antiseptic products. However, in the modern era, boron is becoming a strategic material in many fields from energy technologies to nanotechnology. The role of boron in the energy sector is very prominent, especially in renewable energy systems and battery technologies. In solar energy systems, boron increases the efficiency of photovoltaic cells, while it stands out as a component that increases the energy density and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries. While the importance of boron hydrides is increasing in the field of hydrogen storage and release, boron carbide increases safety by providing neutron control in nuclear energy reactors. In addition, boron is used in the production of lightweight and durable materials in the defense and aerospace industries. Boron carbide and boron nitride are preferred in ballistic armor and composite materials with properties such as high strength and chemical stability. In the field of nanotechnology, boron nanotubes and nanomaterials enable groundbreaking applications in energy storage, industrial catalysts and sensor technologies. In addition, boron-based compounds attract attention in the biomedical field with their anti-cancer properties and effects that support wound healing. Boron element also contributes to sustainable agricultural practices as the main component of fertilizers that support plant growth and increase productivity in agriculture. The versatile use of boron makes it an indispensable component in the energy, materials and biotechnology fields of the future.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Boric acid, Borates, Chemical structure, Metalloid

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