SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 1, 2026Interesting Engineering

New molecular electronics technology could exceed silicon chip density by 1,000 times

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Silicon chip manufacturing faces physical limits with 3-nanometer transistors and $20+ billion costs. Researchers are developing molecular electronics using individual molecules, potentially achieving 1,000 times higher device density than current chips.

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