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bilayer

American  
[bahy-ley-er] / ˈbaɪˌleɪ ər /

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. a structure composed of two molecular layers, especially of phospholipids in cellular membranes.


Etymology

Origin of bilayer

First recorded in 1960–65; bi- 1 + layer

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Mazur's group has expanded this field by applying ideas from twistronics, a concept that gained attention through research on twisted bilayer graphene.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

In response, the researchers developed a bilayer adhesive hemostat utilizing mussel adhesive proteins that exhibit strong tissue adhesion underwater and silk fibroin extracted from silkworm cocoons.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2024

While valley states in bilayer graphene were known before, their suitability as practical qubits remained unclear until now.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

In bilayer graphene, the system used by the researchers, two sheets of carbon atoms lie on top of each other.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

For the new device, the researchers combined two different types of atomically thin materials: bilayer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

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