"Japanese researchers have produced silicene, a one-atom-thick layer of silicon similar to graphene, that could work in microprocessor chips and could result in the ultimate miniaturisation of devices. Graphene, a one-atom-thick mesh as well, but made of carbon, is the most conductive known material, and has been touted as the future of computing. It could be a critical component of better batteries, as well as lightweight, flexible devices." - ʎəlɹoɯ uəʞ from Bookmarklet