BOROPHENE 1 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption An illustration shows how edges are connected at the corners of a borophene flake. Materials scientists led by Rice University have predicted that the shape of borophene, the 2D allotrope of boron, can be controlled. Credit Zhuhua Zhang/Rice University/Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.