NEWS – Researchers from Sweden’s Linköping University have created ‘goldene,’ a one-atom thick sheet of gold, marking a significant milestone in material science

PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS

• Goldene is about 100 nanometers thick, much thinner than commercially available gold leaf.
• Its unique properties make it a promising catalyst in the electronics industry, offering cost-effectiveness and efficient use of gold atoms.
• The development of goldene also opens doors for creating similar 2D sheets of iridium, platinum, and other metals.
• Potential applications include carbon dioxide conversion, hydrogen generation, water purification, and more, thanks to its special properties derived from its ultra-thin structure.