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Bismuthene exhibits interesting anisotropic Seebeck coefficients varying 2\u20135 times along different crystal orientations, implying the existence of a puckered atomic structure like black phosphorus. An absolute value of Seebeck coefficient up to 237\n                    <jats:italic>\u03bc<\/jats:italic>\n                    V K\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    sets a record for elemental Bi ever measured to the best of our knowledge. Electrical conductivity of bismuthene can reach up to 4.6 \u00d7 10\n                    <jats:sup>4<\/jats:sup>\n                    S m\n                    <jats:sup>\u22121<\/jats:sup>\n                    , which is sensitive to thickness and magnetic field. 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