While graphene has grabbed a lot of headlines for its unique properties, a group of researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea have shown that phosphorene might have even greater potential for electronics thanks to its “band gap” — the ability to switch its electrical conductivity on and off, making it a more suitable material for semi-conductors. [AAAS]
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