Molybdenene: The Next Generation 2D Metallic Material
Scientists have developed a new 2D metallic material called molybdenene, composed of a single atomic layer of molybdenum atoms. Similar in thickness to graphene, molybdenene exhibits impressive heat resistance and has potential applications in enhancing battery performance, atomic microscopy, and spectroscopy. It is mechanically stable and could be used as a coating for electrodes to improve battery efficiency. Additionally, molybdenene's metallic character and freely moving electrons make it an interesting candidate for catalysts and scientific applications such as atomic force microscopy and surface-enhanced RAMAN spectroscopy.