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These two phases demonstrate 1D boron’s unique properties. The one-atom chain is a semiconductor, while the two-atom ribbon is a sturdy metal resistant to deformation. “That makes it an interesting combination: when you stretch it halfway, you may have a portion of ribbon and a portion of chain. Because one of them is metal and the other is a semiconductor, this becomes a one-dimensional, adjustable ‘Schottky junction,'” Yakobson explained.
Again, all of these are based on computer simulations. But it’s enough to demonstrate the potential of 1D boron, which could be explored further the way we have with graphene. To date, graphene has seen uses as carbon nanotubes, polymer batteries, photonic computer chips, bendable screens for phones, a fabric for wearable tech, and even elastomer “skin” for robots and prosthetics.
Aside from graphene, other possible wonder materials include a metal organic framework called stepanovite, a sturdy material called diatoms, just to name a few.
https://futurism.com/scientists
Scientists Have Developed a New One-Dimensional Supermaterial
Straight out of Rice University
Again, all of these are based on computer simulations. But it’s enough to demonstrate the potential of 1D boron, which could be explored further the way we have with graphene. To date, graphene has seen uses as carbon nanotubes, polymer batteries, photonic computer chips, bendable screens for phones, a fabric for wearable tech, and even elastomer “skin” for robots and prosthetics.
Aside from graphene, other possible wonder materials include a metal organic framework called stepanovite, a sturdy material called diatoms, just to name a few.
https://futurism.com/scientists
Scientists Have Developed a New One-Dimensional Supermaterial
Straight out of Rice University
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