van der Waals

/ vɑn dər ˈwaːls /

noun

1. van der WaalsJohannes Diderik18371923MDutchSCIENCE: physicist Johannes Diderik (joːˈhɑnəs ˈdiːdərik). 1837–1923, Dutch physicist, noted for his research on the equations of state of gases and liquids: Nobel prize for physics in 1910

van der Waals

/ văn′dərwôlz′ /

1. Dutch physicist who accounted for many phenomena concerning gases and liquids by postulating the existence of intermolecular forces and a finite molecular volume. He derived a new equation of state for gases and liquids (now named for him), and for this work he received the 1910 Nobel Prize for physics.

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"Thus, we attempted the simple introduction of aliphatic chains, which induce van der Waals interactions. These interactions can be effective for modulating the stacking structure of a material," adds Prof. Maeda.

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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.

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Van der Waals materials are made up of strongly bonded 2D layers that are bound in the third dimension through weaker van der Waals forces.

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This can be covalent bonds, hydrogen bridge bonds, van der Waals forces, and hydrophobic interactions.

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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.

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