Altered nanostructure enhances gold's electronic properties

By altering gold's structure at the nano level, researchers can control how the material interacts with light—and thus change its electronic and optical properties. This is according to a new study from Umeå University published in Nature Communications. Gold is invaluable in modern technology due to its excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and malleability. This noble metal is widely used as thin plating in electronics (contacts, circuit boards), to reflect radiation, and in advanced medical sensors. Gold is also used in newer chemical applications like carbon dioxide conversion and hydrogen production