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Read article: Making graphene nanoribbons stable 2D materials Research update Making graphene nanoribbons stable Two new protection strategies overcome the air-instability of these technologically important nanostructures
Read article: Single atoms swim inside a graphene sandwich 2D materials Research update Single atoms swim inside a graphene sandwich New double graphene liquid cell makes it possible to perform atomic-resolution imaging in liquids, unlike existing approaches
Read article: Squid teeth inspire stretchable 2D layered material 2D materials Research update Squid teeth inspire stretchable 2D layered material New structures could be used to make tough, flexible electronics and to sequester carbon
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