# Environmental Stability of Bismuthene: Oxidation Mechanism and Structural Stability of 2D Pnictogens

## TL;DR

This paper investigates the environmental stability of bismuthene, focusing on its oxidation mechanism and structural stability, to understand its potential for practical applications among 2D pnictogen materials.

## Contribution

It provides the first detailed analysis of oxidation processes and stability factors affecting bismuthene, a novel 2D pnictogen material.

## Key findings

- Oxidation mechanisms identified for bismuthene
- Structural stability under environmental conditions analyzed
- Guidelines for enhancing stability proposed

## Abstract

Recently a new group of two dimensional (2D) materials, originating from the group V elements (pnictogens), has gained global attention owing to their outstanding properties.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1907.04806