Current copper wiring in computer chips struggles to carry electricity efficiently as circuits shrink to the nanoscale, leading to a process that generates heat and limits performance. These materials could make future chips faster, more energy-efficient ...

A 2D material called chromium oxychloride dramatically outperforms traditional hard masks in chip fabrication, resisting plasma etching far better at nanoscale thicknesses. (Nanowerk News) Making computer chips smaller is not just about better design.

The semiconductor industry is one of the most advanced and complex in the world. The semiconductor industry relies on highly specialized supply chains and manufacturing equipment. This ecosystem becomes highly complex because advanced chip manufacturing ...