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Van der Waals materials for energy-efficient electronic devices
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DOI：10.1038/s41578-025-00886-z.png)
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Since the invention of the first transistor based on germanium, a wide range of 3D semiconductors, metals and insulators have been used as building blocks for integrated logic and memory devices. However, the energy consumption of electronic devices based on these 3D materials has continued to increase, particularly in emerging paradigms such as artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of technological advancement. To overcome this limitation, incorporating atomically thin van der Waals materials into electronic devices has been proposed, as their unique structural, electronic and polymorphic properties could enable new mechanisms to enhance device energy efficiency. Here, we discuss fundamental challenges faced by conventional 3D-material-based electronics and present how van der Waals materials can be used to address these limitations for energy-efficient device architectures. We conclude by summarizing the key challenges that remain and outlining strategic directions to bridge the gap between fundamental materials science and practical device applications for sustainable, energy-efficient devices. Emerging applications, including artificial intelligence, are associated with increasing energy consumption, posing fundamental challenges to the long-term sustainability of current electronic devices. This Review discusses key metrics for energy efficiency and explores how the unique structural, electronic and polymorphic properties of van der Waals materials enable new device strategies.
Keywords:
Electronic devices
Two-dimensional materials
Materials Science
general
Optical and Electronic Materials
Biomaterials
Nanotechnology
Condensed Matter Physics
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