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Categories: Energy: Technology, Engineering: Graphene
Engineering: Graphene
Published Thin mica shows semiconducting behavior, say scientists in new study
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Published Thin mica shows semiconducting behavior, say scientists in new study



Muscovite mica (MuM) is a highly stable mineral that is commonly used as an insulator. However, the electrical properties of single-layer and few-layered MuM are not well understood. Now, a group of researchers reports and explains unusually high conductivity in MuM flakes that are only a few molecule layers thick. Their findings could open doors to the development of two-dimensional electronic devices that are robust against harsh environments.