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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical Engineering

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  • Silicon-based transistors face scaling limitations due to fundamental material constraints.
  • The speed mismatch between computing and memory in current transistors leads to significant energy and time consumption in data transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of two-dimensional (2D) materials in overcoming the limitations of silicon in transistor technology.
  • To review the opportunities, progress, and challenges associated with 2D materials for advanced transistor applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on electron transport in 2D materials.
  • Analysis of the advantages of 2D materials, such as atomic thickness and van der Waals assembly.
  • Discussion of performance breakthroughs in 2D transistors.

Main Results:

  • 2D materials exhibit unique electron transport properties confined to a 2D plane.
  • Atomic thickness and dangling-bond-free surfaces of 2D materials facilitate transistor scaling.
  • Heterogeneous integration of 2D materials enables innovative transistor structures.

Conclusions:

  • 2D materials present a promising pathway for next-generation transistors, addressing energy efficiency and performance demands.
  • Further research and development are crucial to fully realize the potential of 2D materials in overcoming current technological hurdles.