monolayer

[ mon-uh-ley-er ]

noun

, Physical Chemistry.

1. molecular film.

monolayer

/ ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪə /

noun

1. a single layer of atoms or molecules adsorbed on a surface Also calledmolecular film

Word History and Origins

Origin of monolayer¹

First recorded in 1930–35; mono- + layer

Example Sentences

"Our work was unprecedented in that we synthesized a 2D material with two isotopes of the same element but with different masses, and we joined the isotopes laterally in a controlled and gradual manner in a single monolayer crystal," Xiao said.

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They observed a new and unexpected mechanism for this process where a new grain was seeded within one monolayer, whose structure was templated by the adjacent layer.

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An innovative approach to further reduce the size of NCs involves introducing metal atoms into self-assembled monolayer films on flat surfaces.

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However, it is crucial to exercise caution in ensuring that the arrangement of metal atoms on these surfaces does not disrupt the ordered nature of these monolayer films.

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They report their discovery in the article "Modulated Kondo screening along magnetic mirror twin boundaries in monolayer MoS2" in Nature Physics.

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