Coming to a monitor near you: A defect-free, molecule-thick film

Thursday, November 26, 2015 - 14:20 in Physics & Chemistry

An emerging class of atomically thin materials known as monolayer semiconductors has generated a great deal of buzz in the world of materials science. Monolayers hold promise in the development of transparent LED displays, ultra-high efficiency solar cells, photo detectors and nanoscale transistors. Their downside? The films are notoriously riddled with defects, killing their performance.

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