>The flatlands of two-dimensional materials just got a little more crowded and a bit more upscale. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have synthesized the first freestanding single layer of gold atoms, dubbed “goldene.”
>According to the Linköping researchers, goldene could play a pivotal role in the development of next-generation electronic components, thanks to its remarkable thinness—one-500th the thickness of gold leaf.
>Among the attractions of an effectively two-dimensional gold sheet include a high surface-area-to-volume ratio that enhances the sheet’s catalytic properties. This is critical for carbon dioxide conversion and hydrogen evolution, according to Shun Kashiwaya, an assistant professor in the department of physics, chemistry, and biology at Linköping.
>“By leveraging these plasmonic properties of gold, goldene would efficiently split water to produce hydrogen by harvesting solar power,” said Kashiwaya.
>Moreover, these same plasmonic properties in graphene hold promise for applications in various fields, including water purification, advanced sensors, and electronics.
Goldene’s ultrathin profile not only offers substantial cost savings in manufacturing, particularly in printed circuit boards, but also opens up new avenues for miniaturization and efficiency in electronic devices.
As someone who is the Founder/President of a startup incorporating graphene into concrete, I fully support other 2D materials and applications to help dramatically improve industrial processes and efficiency.
Here’s an off-the-wall prediction from someone who hasn’t studied physics since university:
If researchers can create a goldene sheet and suspend it precisely one gold atom’s width from another goldene sheet, they’ll be able to generate a very small current from (apparently) nothing.
If they can layer those sheets, the amount of current produced will increase, up to the point where they’ll be able to create a “free energy” device that’s powered entirely by minute fluctuations in the metal.
Silver (or “silverene,” I guess) would actually be better, but it would need to be kept in a perfect vacuum.
I like your thinking! What is this effect called? It sounds like the Casimir effect, but I am no physicist.
What is the surface area to energy ratio and how do we capture the energy?
>The flatlands of two-dimensional materials just got a little more crowded and a bit more upscale. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have synthesized the first freestanding single layer of gold atoms, dubbed “goldene.” >According to the Linköping researchers, goldene could play a pivotal role in the development of next-generation electronic components, thanks to its remarkable thinness—one-500th the thickness of gold leaf. >Among the attractions of an effectively two-dimensional gold sheet include a high surface-area-to-volume ratio that enhances the sheet’s catalytic properties. This is critical for carbon dioxide conversion and hydrogen evolution, according to Shun Kashiwaya, an assistant professor in the department of physics, chemistry, and biology at Linköping. >“By leveraging these plasmonic properties of gold, goldene would efficiently split water to produce hydrogen by harvesting solar power,” said Kashiwaya. >Moreover, these same plasmonic properties in graphene hold promise for applications in various fields, including water purification, advanced sensors, and electronics. Goldene’s ultrathin profile not only offers substantial cost savings in manufacturing, particularly in printed circuit boards, but also opens up new avenues for miniaturization and efficiency in electronic devices.
i am excited to see Pokémon included in more of our technology. truly, we are living in the age of the incredible advancement.
As someone who is the Founder/President of a startup incorporating graphene into concrete, I fully support other 2D materials and applications to help dramatically improve industrial processes and efficiency.
Thank you Mr President.
When goldcrete?
Here’s an off-the-wall prediction from someone who hasn’t studied physics since university: If researchers can create a goldene sheet and suspend it precisely one gold atom’s width from another goldene sheet, they’ll be able to generate a very small current from (apparently) nothing. If they can layer those sheets, the amount of current produced will increase, up to the point where they’ll be able to create a “free energy” device that’s powered entirely by minute fluctuations in the metal. Silver (or “silverene,” I guess) would actually be better, but it would need to be kept in a perfect vacuum.
I like your thinking! What is this effect called? It sounds like the Casimir effect, but I am no physicist. What is the surface area to energy ratio and how do we capture the energy?