Preparation and transport properties of non-hydrated Na${}_{0.5}$CoO${}_2$ single crystals

X. Z. Chen, Z. A. Xu, G. H. Cao +3

Single crystals of Na${}_{0.5}$CoO${}_2$ were obtained through a flux method followed by de-intercalation of sodium. The Na${}_{0.5}$CoO${}_2$ samples were found to be vulnerable to water…