2D 1 (IMAGE)

Rice University

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Electrets -- electrons trapped in defects in two-dimensional molybdenum dioxide -- give the material piezoelectric properties, according to Rice University researchers. The defects (blue) appear in the material during formation in a furnace, and generate an electric field when under pressure.

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Ajayan Research Group/Rice University

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