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Coupled electrons and phonons predicted to flow like water in 2D semiconductors

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have found that in 2D semiconductors, the interactions between electrons and phonons can conserve momentum and energy, leading to efficient hydrodynamic flow behavior. This discovery has significant implications for designing highly efficient electrical conductivity materials, even at room temperature.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 23, 2025

Researchers create the first comprehensive characterization of the extraordinary thermoelectric properties of cadmium arsenide thin films

Scientists have discovered a material that can harness waste heat, increasing energy efficiency and sustainability. The researchers found that thinner cadmium arsenide films exhibit higher thermoelectric sensitivity, allowing for more efficient cooling in cryogenic environments.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJun 27, 2024

Novel lateral data storage: Two-dimensional ferroelectric semiconductor memory with a bottom contact 100 nm channel using in-plane polarization

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a novel ferroelectric semiconductor memory device with a 100 nm channel length, enabling high-density storage and seamless integration with existing semiconductor technologies. The device exhibits typical resistive switching, high on/off ratio, large memory window, and good re...

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 16, 2023

Solar hydrogen: Barriers for charge transport in metal oxides

Researchers investigated the diffusion lengths of charge carriers in metal oxides and found that they are poorly understood. The study analyzed ten metal oxide compounds and found that their mobilities were very low compared to conventional semiconductors. However, heat treatment improved mobility in some materials.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 12, 2023

Singapore researchers give 2D electronics a performance boost

Scientists from A*STAR and Fudan University found that placing 2D materials on substrates with bulged morphologies enhances carrier mobility by two orders, paving the way for competitive performance in field-effect transistors and thermoelectric devices. The discovery overcomes the intrinsic carrier mobility limit of the material.

Towards high-performance organic optoelectronics with better crystallinity at semiconductor interface

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science developed a high-quality crystalline interface using quasi-homo-epitaxial growth, which eliminated mobility issues and enabled spontaneous electron transfer. This breakthrough could lead to highly efficient flexible solar cells and wearable electronic devices.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 13, 2022

2D materials for conducting hole currents from grain boundaries in perovskite solar cells

Researchers have developed a novel method to improve photovoltaic performance in perovskite solar cells by modifying grain boundaries with 2D materials. The modifications lead to enhanced carrier mobility and stability, even under certain conditions where grain boundaries are favorable for device performance.

Strain-free epitaxy of germanium film on mica

Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute successfully grow strain-free germanium films on mica using van der Waals forces, overcoming the challenge of lattice mismatch. This breakthrough enables the growth of relaxed films with potential applications in high-efficiency solar cells and advanced electronic devices.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateNov 17, 2017

New approach boosts performance in thermoelectric materials

Researchers at the University of Houston have discovered a new mechanism to boost performance in thermoelectric materials by increasing carrier mobility, enabling more efficient electricity generation from waste heat. The work expands the potential of magnesium-antimony materials for use in thermoelectric devices.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 18, 2017