Researchers create nanostructured 2D gold monolayers
Researchers at Lund University and Hokkaido University have achieved a significant advancement in nanomaterial engineering by creating nearly freestanding nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers. This development has the potential to transform various fields, including catalysis, electronics, and energy conversion.
Gold is a noble metal that forms solid three-dimensional (3D) structures, can exhibit extraordinary properties when in its 2D form, such as unique electronic behaviors and increased surface reactivity, which could lead to groundbreaking applications in catalysis and advanced electronic devices.
One of the primary challenges in producing 2D gold monolayers is stabilizing isotropic metallic bonds. To overcome this problem, the research team utilized a novel bottom-up approach complemented by high-performance computations.
This innovative method allowed them to produce macroscopically large gold monolayers characterized by unique nanostructured patterns, high thermal stability, and promising catalytic capabilities.
The team successfully grew these...
