"Semiconductor Breakthrough: Researchers Synthesize Single-Atom-Thick Goldene"

Researchers at Linköping University have successfully created a single-atom layer of gold, termed goldene, using a method inspired by Japanese forging art. This breakthrough has given gold new properties, making it suitable for various applications such as carbon dioxide conversion, hydrogen production, and value-added chemical production. The material, titanium gold carbide, was created by intercalation and then exfoliated using a modified version of Murakami's reagent. The resulting goldene sheets have two free bonds when two-dimensional, opening up possibilities for a wide range of applications. The researchers are now exploring the potential for other noble metals and additional future applications.