semiconductors

The Future Of Electronics Is Flexible

Researchers have developed a new type of organic semiconductor that is both efficient and stable—ideal for next-generation flexible electronics.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Keun Su Kim

Nanomaterials and their rather unique properties continue to fascinate (and baffle) researchers. This month's rising scientist Keun Su Kim talks about his work in the field of 2D atomic crystals.

Choreographing The Dance Of Electrons

Researchers have successfully manipulated electrons in thin semiconductors by encapsulating them in atomically thin materials and changing the electric field.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Dr. Kenneth Lee

Information technology has improved our lives, but to continue to enjoy its benefits, we need to ensure that science and engineering win the war for talent, Dr. Kenneth Lee says.

Evaluating Semiconductor Quality With Femtosecond Lasers

Ultrashort laser pulses could help identify high quality wide-gap semiconductor materials that can be used as power devices.

Manipulating Wrinkles To Turn Graphene Into A Semiconductor

Structurally introducing tiny wrinkles to the surface of graphene can turn it into a semiconductor material, scientists say.

Zinc-Based Transistors For Lightning Fast Screens

Korean scientists have created a thin-film transistor that is ten times faster than what is currently commercially available.

Black Phosphorus Made More Tunable Than Graphene

A research team from South Korea develops black phosphorous, which has better semiconducting properties compared to graphene.

Black Phosphorus For Tunable Transistors

By tweaking the thickness of black phosphorus or its contact metal, researchers can modify its semiconducting properties without doping.