Numerous studies have been recently devoted to the investigation
of different types of non-carbon nanotubes [1–8]. Boron nitride
nanotubes (BNNTs) have been the subject of extensive studies for
many years [9]. The BNNTs are known as semiconductor materials
with large band gap, basically independent of the chirality
and morphology of the tube [10]. They also possess interesting
properties such as strong hardness, high thermal conductivity,
excellent mechanical properties, and being more chemically and
thermally stable than carbon nanotubes (CNTs) [11,12]. As the
BNNTs present uniform semiconducting properties which can be
possibly tuned according to specific needs, they are expected to be
good alternatives to CNTs for possible applications in nanoelectronics.
Unfortunately, the poor solubility and difficulties of purifying
and processing have hampered the future application of the BNNTs