Friday, June 26, 2020

'Simulation microscope' examines transistors of the future

Using a supercomputer, researchers have simulated and evaluated one hundred possible materials for designing high-performance transistors and discovered 13 promising candidates.

Chemistry paves the way for improved electronic materials

Indium nitride is a promising material for use in electronics, but difficult to manufacture. Scientists have developed a new molecule that can be used to create high-quality indium nitride, making it possible to use it in, for example, high-frequency electronics.

Cellulose nanocrystals for manufacturing advanced materials

A review of the scientific literature highlights the potential of hybrid materials based on cellulose nanocrystals.

Developing new techniques to improve atomic force microscopy

Researchers have developed a new method to improve the noise associated with nanoscale chemical imaging using atomic force microscopy. The improvements will increase the versatility and the precision of the instrument.

Spin-gapless semiconductors review

Spin-gapless semiconductors with their fascinating spin and charge states hold great potential for future spintronic technology.