Phosphorene (IMAGE) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Caption Phosphorene, a single layer of phosphorous in a particular configuration, has potential application in semiconductor transistors. Credit Matthew Cherny Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.