Waals
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These perovskites comprise molecularly thin layers held together by forces that hold graphite layers together, the so-called van der Waals forces -- hence the "v" in CL-v.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024
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
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
By contrast, van der Waals magnetic materials are intrinsically layered and structured in such a way that the surface remains perfectly smooth, even as researchers peel off layers to make thinner devices.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2024
Van der Waals, G. Bakker and other writers of the Dutch school.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
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