Waals
Americannoun
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For example, graphite is a van der Waals material that isbroadly used in industry in electrodes, lubricants, fibers, heat exchangers and batteries.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2024
This can be covalent bonds, hydrogen bridge bonds, van der Waals forces, and hydrophobic interactions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2024
The team in Würzburg is now focused on identifying more van der Waals materials that can serve as protective layers -- and they already have a few prospects in mind.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024
"In terms of scaling and making these magnetic devices competitive for commercial applications, van der Waals materials are the way to go," Kajale says.
From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2024
At every footstep she started, believing it to be that of Herr von Waals.
From The Prussian Terror by Dumas, Alexandre
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