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Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) show great promise for nanoelectronics but face synthesis and integration hurdles. Overcoming these challenges could unlock GNRs

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanoelectronics

Background:

  • Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) possess excellent electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties, alongside chemical inertness.
  • Their potential for advanced nanoelectronic devices is significant, but practical application is hindered by synthesis and integration challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current challenges and recent breakthroughs in GNR electronics.
  • To outline future directions for realizing high-performance GNR-based devices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on GNR synthesis and device fabrication.
  • Discussion of strategies for atomic precision, placement, and orientation of GNRs.
  • Exploration of contact and dielectric engineering approaches.
Keywords:
CMOS technologiescontact engineeringhigh-κ dielectricslow-power logicmonolithic 3D integrationmore than Mooreone-dimensional carbonradio frequency devicessemiconductorstunnel field-effect-transistors

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