Metallic lattices do not contain fixed numbers of atoms. This means that the chemical formula used for a metal is simply the symbol for the element. For example, the formula for iron is Fe, even ...

This is due to the increased positive charge on the metal ion and the increased number of electrons that are delocalised, resulting in stronger bonding.

Researchers have created nearly freestanding nanostructured two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayers, an impressive feat of ...

Nanostructured two-dimensional gold monolayers offer possibilities in catalysis, electronics, and nanotechnology.