A condition long considered to be unfavorable to electrical conduction in semiconductor materials may actually be beneficial in 2D semiconductors, according to new findings by UC Santa Barbara ...

The advantages of silicon carbide ceramics are primarily focused on their adaptability to extreme environments: their thermal ...

A new method of changing electronic states on demand could make electronics 1,000 times faster and more efficient, ...

They synthesised a series of silicon nanostructures using an etching technique optimised at HZB and determined the temperature-dependent electrical conductivity and thermopower.

A semiconductor has conductivity between a conductor and an insulator, allowing precise control of electrical current. Learn how they work and why they’re essential in modern electronics.

According to these calculations, the material’s thermal conductivity should be some 10 times higher than silicon’s, stemming from its unique chemical bonding properties. Theorists also predicted ...

The high-temperature electrical conductivity of PDC SiHfBCN ceramic coating, especially above 1000 °C, have not been reported yet.

Electronic devices based on organic semiconductors promise to be lightweight, flexible, and easy to make. The materials typically have low conductivity, though, so doping is critical for ...

Thermoelectric nanomaterials are engineered to convert temperature differences into electrical energy through the thermoelectric effect at the nanoscale. These materials demonstrate enhanced ...

In a recent study in npj Computational Materials, researchers used phonon funneling to boost thermal conductivity in semiconductor thin films, achieving a 7-fold increase through strategic placement ...