Defects in ZnO microwires are shown to boost piezovoltage under strain. Researchers from Ohio State show how tailoring defects can increase piezoelectric power for biomedical applications, nanogenerators, & MEMS. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

This new system enables in-situ, non-destructive testing of ultrathin superconducting films in ultra-high vacuum, preserving properties and measuring critical temperature down to 4 K. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers have demonstrated in situ carbon nanofiber growth at atmospheric pressure inside a TEM— bridging the gap between lab-scale and industrial carbon nanotube synthesis. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers from CEA-Leti combine the strengths of XPS & ToF-SIMS to analyze the chemistry & structure of HgCdTe oxides formed during infrared detector manufacturing, & assess the influence on device performance using photoluminescence decay measurements. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Laser oscillation emerged from an organic crystal with a surface diffraction grating fabricated by focused ion beam and plasma etching, highlighting this method's promise for organic photonic devices. doi.org/10.1116/5.0279…

As chip designs move to 3D—like GAA transistors & 3D DRAM—etching deep, narrow features becomes increasingly complex. This study uses 3D Monte Carlo simulations to explore how mask shape, plasma chemistry, & bias pulsing impact silicon etch profiles. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

As pattern sizes shrink to the nanoscale, understanding resist behavior at the molecular level becomes critical. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to visualize how a PGMA resist develops in electron beam lithography. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Ferritic stainless steels AISI 441 & 444 show 1000x lower outgassing than AISI 304L—making them cost-effective, high-performance options to withstand the ultrahigh vacuum environments of future gravitational wave detectors. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

This study mapped the growth of graphene within an atmospheric pressure microwave plasma & researchers from UIUC investigated the effects of microwave forward power & methane flow rate on the quality of the resulting material. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

How strong are the electric fields needed for electron emission or field evaporation in single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs)? Combining theory & experiment, authors from CNRS 🌍 developed a clearer framework to understand & model field effects in SWNTs. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Junctionless transistors (JLTs) show potential for the fabrication of more cost-effective & energy-efficient sensors. This study examines how channel geometry affects the functionality & performance of JLT-based sensors with 3D structures. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg investigate how intense laser pulses trigger multielectron emission from metal needle tips — revealing a nonlinear scaling behavior that challenges conventional theories. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Diamond is an ultrawide bandgap semiconductor with exceptional physical properties, making it suitable for various applications. Precise SIMS analysis improves impurity characterization, supporting diamond-based electronic & quantum applications. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Precise control of Bi incorporation in MBE-grown InSbBi films via flux and temperature tuning enables smooth, droplet-free surfaces ideal for quantum and IR device integration. Researchers from UT Knoxville and Oak Ridge Lab describe their methodology. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Niobium nitride is important for superconducting electronics. Researchers from Caltech and UC Berkeley developed an #ALEtch process with low damage and sub-nm etching precision, which may enhance quantum device performance. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

A new method of plasma-assisted activation enables strong, oxide-free Cu-Cu bonding below 300°C—improving hybrid bonding performance while reducing the impact of the mismatch in thermal expansion coefficients between the Cu & insulator. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Authors from Seoul National University & Samsung Electronics demonstrated a scalable & CMOS-compatible doping method for two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides involving phosphorus-ion implantation followed by rapid thermal annealing. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

This study presents a systematic investigation on anisotropy in rutile titanium dioxide, a typical photocatalyst, highlighting anisotropic charge carrier dynamics in electrocatalysts and exploring variations in hydrogen evolution reaction behavior. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers from Hokkaido University demonstrate how the alternative precursor AlMe₂(iPr-AMD) plus the use of self-assembled monolayers as surface passivation agents enables highly selective Al₂O₃ film growth with better stability & control than TMA. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers from Univ. of Maryland & University of Vermont report the first molecular layer deposition of a crown ether-containing polymer, establishing a new route for incorporating functional macrocycles into conformal, nanoscale coatings. 👑 doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…