monolayer

American  

[mon-uh-lay-er] / ˌmɒn əˈleɪ ər /

noun

Physical Chemistry.

1. molecular film.

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monolayer British  

/ ˈmɒnəʊˌleɪə /

noun

1. Also called: molecular film. a single layer of atoms or molecules adsorbed on a surface

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Etymology

Origin of monolayer

First recorded in 1930–35; mono- + layer

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monolayer

Using the new interface design, the researchers fabricated short-channel top-gate transistors from CVD-grown monolayer MoS2.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

Because the researchers used CVD-grown monolayer MoS2 rather than mechanically exfoliated flakes, they believe the approach brings the technology closer to materials and processes that could eventually be suitable for wafer-scale manufacturing.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

Next, the team plans to continue experimenting with their self-assembling monolayer setup and improve the layer itself.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2023

By contrast, monolayer inks can be readily deposited on arbitrary substrates using techniques such as inkjet printing or spin coating, and so are easily integrated into 3D systems12,13.

From Nature ● Jan. 21, 2020

The current work shows that crystalline manganese bismuth telluride integrates two of the most actively studied kinds of order: topological insulating behaviour and single-layer magnetism, as seen in monolayer ferromagnets, such as chromium triiodide9.

From Nature ● Dec. 17, 2019

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