Chinese scientists aim to save Moore’s Law by mass-growing 2D materials that 'outclass silicon'

Chinese researchers have developed a method to grow 2D semiconductor materials 1,000 times faster than conventional techniques, using liquid gold and tungsten substrates to produce films measuring 1.4 by 0.7 inches. This breakthrough addresses the shortage of high-performance p-type materials needed for next-generation chips as Moore's Law faces physical limits. The new tungsten silicon nitride films offer superior hole mobility and heat dissipation, potentially enabling sub-5 nanometer transistors for AI workloads, though major scalability and cost challenges remain before commercial production.