Boron nitride-based nanocomposites have unexpected properties, researchers discover

https://phys.org/news/2023-08-boron-nitride-based-nanocomposites-unexpected-properties.html

"mixed hexagonal boron nitride with cubic boron nitride yields nanocomposite interacted light and heat is soft... cubic boron nitride is hard... composite outperformed: low thermal conductivity so good heat-insulating material... small 2nd harmonic generation optics becomes large after heating by order magnitude... tailor boron nitride materials right amounts hexagonal and cubic structures enabling mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical properties... microchips, quantum devices, coatings, lubricants and cosmetics"