# Nanostructured two-dimensional gold monolayers expand possibilities for catalysis, electronics, and energy conversion

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Researchers at Lund University and Hokkaido University have successfully synthesized nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers, marking a significant breakthrough in nanomaterial engineering. Using a novel bottom-up approach, they grew gold monolayers on iridium substrates while embedding boron atoms at the interface, stabilizing the gold into a hexagonal structure with nanoscale triangular patterns. This method enhances thermal stability and structural integrity, overcoming traditional challenges of stabilizing 2D metallic forms. Advanced characterization confirmed a transformation in gold’s electronic properties, unlocking unique behaviors suitable for applications in catalysis, electronics, and energy conversion. This development paves the way for further exploration of 2D metals in advanced technologies.

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> **[Nanostructured two-dimensional gold monolayers expand possibilities for...](https://phys.org/news/2024-12-nanostructured-dimensional-gold-monolayers-possibilities.html)**
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> Researchers have created nearly freestanding nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers, an impressive feat of nanomaterial engineering that could open up new avenues in catalysis, electronics, and energy conversion.

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