Novel Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices: For Future Technology Node

Abstract

Since the last six decades, technology node has grown smaller from micrometer to nanometer dimensions. In continuation of Moore's Law, the research is going on for device/supply voltage shrinking to go beyond 22 nm CMOS technology node. However, many physical and quantum challenges appear at a smaller scale, which causes shrinking beyond 22 nm critical and needs innovative materials and devices for scaling in the nanometer regime. Incorporating nanoengineered materials to realize research achievements has shown timely development with significant influence in electronic industries. These new materials and devices hold promise as potential device candidates to be integrated onto the silicon platform to enhance semiconductor industry growth and extend Moore's Law. Here we address state–of–the–art research trends in nanomaterials and nanodevices for future technology node and discuss associated challenges.