Unveiling Molybdenene: Graphene's Metallic Cousin

Scientists have created a new two-dimensional material called molybdenene, which consists of a single atomic layer of molybdenum atoms. Similar to graphene, molybdenene exhibits exceptional properties such as metallic character, mechanical stability, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. It is expected to have exotic electronic properties and could be used in various applications, including as a coating for electrodes in batteries and as a catalyst for chemical reactions. Additionally, molybdenene has been found to be suitable for scientific applications such as atomic force microscopy and surface-enhanced RAMAN spectroscopy.