"Breakthrough Discovery: Scientists Synthesize Goldene, a Single-Atom-Thick Semiconductor"
Scientists have successfully created "goldene," an ultra-thin version of gold that exhibits semiconductor properties when just one atom layer thick. This breakthrough material, similar to graphene, could have wide-ranging applications in carbon dioxide conversion, water purification, communications technologies, and more. The discovery was made using a century-old technique inspired by Japanese craftspeople and could potentially lead to the development of similar materials using other metals.