Scientists Have Created the First Working Graphene Semiconductor

Image Source : Google 4/1/2024 Author: Shivam

A working semiconductor has been created for computers with greater speed than silicon chips.

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Graphene is made from a single layer of carbon atoms that is stronger than steel.

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It is a good conductor of electricity and highly resistant to heat and acids.

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These semiconductors are the key to creating the logic chips to power computers.

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Silicon is affordable to manufacture and has global manufacturing infrastructure.

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Previous researches have shown graphene can be made to act as semiconductor on a small scale.

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Due to uneven surface of the graphene sheet, there is an unusual effect on the electrical flow.

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