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title: 1 + 1 Does Not Equal 2 for Graphene-like 2D Materials
description: Physicists have discovered that when two atomically thin (3D) graphene-like materials are placed on top of each other, their properties change. The stack of materials becomes a novel marial with hybrid properties. Hundreds of combinations become possible that are impossible in traditional three-dimensional materials.
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# [1 + 1 Does Not Equal 2 for Graphene-like 2D Materials](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/1-plus-1-does-not-equal-2-for-graphene-like-2d-materials)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 9/9/19 4:00 PM

Physicists have discovered that when two atomically thin (3D) graphene-like materials are placed on top of each other, their properties change. The stack of materials becomes a novel marial with hybrid properties. Hundreds of combinations become possible that are **impossible in traditional three-dimensional materials**.

[Read the full article on* Science Daily *→](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190306131351.htm)

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