Influencing the assembly and properties of nanomaterials. Real-World Examples of Van der Waals Forces One of the most fascinating examples of van der Waals forces in action is observed in the animal ...

Since all atoms and molecules are attracted to each other by van der Waals (vdW) forces, there are virtually no limitations to how these super-thin materials can be combined into stacks, similar to ...

Physics in Canada 'A relatively short prelude provides an excellent overview of van der Waals forces and the various theories developed to explain them … Excellent references are suggested in all such ...