[Osaka Institute of Technology] Challenging Next-Generation Semiconductor Devices with Two-Dimensional Materials

　Osaka Institute of Technology (President: Susumu Inoue) released the 18th installment of its web series "Research Power," which introduces cutting-edge research from the university on its homepage under "Lab VOICE," today. This installment introduces the development of next-generation semiconductor devices using "two-dimensional materials," an ultra-thin substance, led by Professor Akira Fujimoto of the General Education Department.

1.　Faculty Member: Professor Akira Fujimoto

2.　Affiliation: General Education Department

3.　Theme: Challenging Next-Generation Semiconductor Devices with Two-Dimensional Materials

4.　URL: https://www.oit.ac.jp/lab_voice/18_T-hujimoto.html

【Research Overview】

　With the increasing number of electronic devices such as smartphones and personal computers, the amount of electricity used is growing. Therefore, there is a demand for machines and components that operate with as little power as possible. While devices are continuously being miniaturized to improve performance, it is becoming difficult to further miniaturize conventional silicon materials. As an alternative material, two-dimensional materials are gathering much attention.

　Professor Fujimoto is working on applying two-dimensional materials, such as graphene, to semiconductor devices (elements using semiconductor materials) and gas sensors. In transistors fabricated by combining graphene and molybdenum disulfide, it was confirmed that the properties can be significantly altered by the material combination, providing crucial insights that could lead to the development of high-performance semiconductor devices.

【Web Series "Research Power"】

　● Explains cutting-edge research in an easy-to-understand manner using a conversational style with frequent use of figures and videos.

　● Introduces one faculty member per month from the university's 200 laboratories.

　※ The titles and URLs of the 5 most recent installments from the past "Research Power" series are introduced below.