Graphene is presented and analyzed as a replacement for silicon. The Primary focus is on solar cell and CMOS device technologies, with attention to the fabrication methods, including extensions needed, in each case. Specialized applications for graphene within the existing silicon technology are discussed and found to be promising.
Author(s): E. L. Wolf (auth.)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Materials
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 84
Tags: Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Renewable and Green Energy
Front Matter....Pages i-vii
Physical and Electrical Properties of Graphene....Pages 1-18
Practical Productions of Graphene, Supply and Cost....Pages 19-38
Solar Cells and Electrodes....Pages 39-49
Graphene Logic Devices and Moore’s Law....Pages 51-67
Niche Applications of Graphene Within Silicon Technology....Pages 69-77
Back Matter....Pages 79-84