Even though it is listed in the periodic table, 1 the metallic element boron is not a naturally occurring element. It is found in small amounts in the earth’s surface, and it is thought to be produced ...

Figure 1. (a) Design strategy and (b, c) chemical structure of the borohexane system. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a type of molecular carbon with a graphene-like fragment structure, are ...

The team led by chemistry professor Holger Braunschweig at the University of Würzburg is investigating the ‘metal-mimetic’ properties of main group elements such as boron. They have shown that under ...

Blue diamonds, among the rarest gems on Earth, are born deep inside the planet’s mantle. Yet their blue hue comes from boron, an element far more abundant in Earth’s crust than its mantle. Using tiny ...

There is little doubt that the composites industry would not be what it is today without the maturation of carbon fiber products used in aerospace and industrial applications. But that does not change ...

DIAFILM EA benefits from being chemically inert and stable, overcoming long-term stability issues in the harshest of environments such as in corrosive and elevated temperature and pressure operations.

Foods rich in boron include fruits, vegetables, and nuts. 10 Supplemental boron is available in tablet and capsule form, but there are questions as to its solubility and bioavailability compared to ...