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Science & ResearchAug 20, 2026

Ultralong sheathed single-metal-atom chains synthesized under high pressure.

Single-metal-atom chains (SMACs) represent the ultimate limit of one-dimensional nanostructures.

Single-metal-atom chains (SMACs) represent the ultimate limit of one-dimensional nanostructures. They serve as archetypal model systems for condensed matter physics and constitute fundamental building blocks for next-generation nanoelectronics. However, synthesis of SMACs…

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