Nanomaterials in transistors
High-performance silicon transistors support computational function for digital technologies that profoundly impact modern lives. The scaling of silicon transistors, following Moore’s law for almost 6 decades, has slowed and will eventually run out of steam as the fundamental limits are approaching, and nanomaterials offer an auspicious path towards future generations of transistors beyond silicon. Meanwhile, larger size thin-film transistors (TFTs) enable a large variety of applications including displays, and printable nanomaterials present a potentially cost-effective approach for the mass production and customization of TFT devices. This article includes a review of the use of nanomaterials (e.g., carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, and nanostructured bulk materials) in high-performance and thin-film transistors, with an emphasis on the relevant technical achievements and remaining challenges.
