Gilberto Casillas

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Gilberto Casillas is a leading figure in the synthesis and application of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, with a particular focus on boron nitride (BN) nanostructures and their integration into functional composites. His most impactful work, an edge-hydroxylation method for boron nitride nanosheets, has garnered 288 citations and demonstrates his core contribution: developing scalable, chemical strategies to unlock the practical potential of 2D materials. By showing that flowing hot steam over hexagonal boron nitride powder simultaneously exfoliates and functionalizes the nanosheets, Casillas solved a key challenge in dispersing BN in aqueous environments. This breakthrough enabled the dramatic improvement of hydrogel thermal response and dye release, showcasing a direct path from fundamental nanosheet chemistry to smart, responsive materials. His research elegantly bridges the gap between the intrinsic properties of 2D crystals and their real-world performance in polymer composites. Casillas’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in the chemical modification of 2D materials, the design of stimuli-responsive hydrogels, or the development of advanced thermal management additives.