Stanene
Stanene[1][2] is a topological insulator, theoretically predicted by Prof. Shoucheng Zhang's group at Stanford, which may display dissipationless currents at its edges near room temperature. It is composed of tin atoms arranged in a single layer, in a manner similar to graphene.[3] Stanene got its name by combining stannum (the Latin name for tin) with the suffix -ene used by graphene.[4] Research is ongoing in Germany and China, as well as at laboratories at Stanford and UCLA.[5]
The addition of fluorine atoms to the tin lattice could extend the critical temperature up to 100°C.[6] This would make it practical for use in integrated circuits to make smaller, faster and more energy efficient computers.
See also
- Graphene
- Silicene
- Boron
- Boronene
- Stannenes (Similar name to Stanene)
- Stannane (similar name as Stanene, too)
- Semiconductors
- Topological Insulator
- Superconductivity
- Superconductors
References
- ^ DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (2013-11-21). "Will 2-D tin be the next super material?". Sciencedaily.com. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
- ^ "Will 2-D tin be the next super material?". Phys.org. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
- ^ Xu, Yong; Yan, Binghai; Zhang, Hai-Jun; Wang, Jing; Xu, Gang; Tang, Peizhe; Duan, Wenhui; Zhang, Shou-Cheng (2013-09-24). "Large-Gap Quantum Spin Hall Insulators in Tin Films". Physical Review Letters. 111 (13): 136804. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.111.136804. ISSN 0031-9007.
- ^ Singh, Ritu (November 24, 2013). "Tin could be the next super material for computer chips". Zeenews.
- ^ Markoff, John (January 9, 2014). "Designing the Next Wave of Computer Chips". New York Times. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ "Will 2-D Tin be the Next Super Material?" (Press release). Stanford University: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. November 21, 2013.
External links
- Choi, Charles Q. (December 4, 2013). "Could Atomically Thin Tin Transform Electronics?". Scientific American.
- Johnson, R. Colin (3 December 2013). "Stanene May Be Better Than Graphene". EE Times.
- Myslewski, Rik (4 December 2013). "OHM MY GOD! Move over graphene, here comes '100% PERFECT' stanene". The Register.
- "Tin-based stanene could conduct electricity with 100 percent efficiency". gizmag. 2013-12-01. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- Vandenberghe, William (2013-10-25). "Quantum Transport for future Nano-CMOS Applications : TFETs and 2D topological insulators" (PDF). University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved 2014-01-03.