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Scientists develop an ultra-fast 2D semiconductor growth process
- Chinese researchers report a wafer-scale growth method for 2D tungsten silicon nitride that is about 1,000x faster than usual techniques.
- The new method increased film production speed about 1,000 times over conventional approaches.
- The substrate uses a liquid gold and tungsten bilayer to enable growth of the films.
- The films reached dimensions about 1.4 by 0.7 inches, signaling progress toward scalable manufacturing.
- Moore's Law remains challenged as transistor miniaturization hits quantum and heat limits.
- 2D semiconductors are seen as key candidates for post-Moore devices despite production challenges.
- Developers caution that cost and scalability remain major obstacles for commercial deployment.
- Researchers aim for tunable doping properties in the 2D films.
- The study contributes to the broader effort to extend chip performance beyond silicon.
- Industry experts recognize the novelty but emphasize the road to mass production.
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