Recent advancements have resulted in the ability to create ultra-thin metal sheets that are only one or two atoms thick. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Physics have reportedly achieved this remarkable feat through the application of a hydraulic press, thereby avoiding the need for complex machinery or materials.

This innovative technique involves taking various metals such as bismuth, gallium, indium, tin, and lead, and compressing them significantly. The outcome is indicated to be “air-stable 2D crystals with dimensions greater than 100 micrometers,” which is considered a significant advancement over traditional production methods.

Such technology has the potential to transform the production of low-power chips and ultra-sensitive sensors, heralding a new era in electronics.

The claim is that this low-tech approach could eventually revolutionize the manufacturing of electronic devices, making it easier and cheaper to produce a wide range of applications, from low-power transistors to next-generation chips.