Research on Semiconductor Materials and Devices
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the field of semiconductor materials and devices has witnessed remarkable progress, significantly accelerating the rapid advancement of key areas such as electronics, optoelectronics, energy, and quantum computing. As the demand for high-performance, low-power, and multifunctional devices continues to grow, the exploration of novel semiconductor materials and the optimization of existing device structures have become central directions in the current research. This Special Issue, "Research on Semiconductor Materials and Devices", aims to bring together the latest research findings from top scientists and engineers worldwide, covering a broad spectrum of topics from fundamental materials science to advanced device applications.
We invite high-quality submissions on the synthesis, characterization, and theoretical studies of innovative semiconductor materials, including but not limited to two-dimensional materials, wide bandgap semiconductors, and organic semiconductors. We also welcome research on their applications in optoelectronic devices, RF/power devices, sensors, neuromorphic devices, and quantum devices.
In particular, we encourage submissions focused on ultimate CMOS silicon devices. As CMOS technology continues to scale down to smaller dimensions, lower power consumption, and higher performance, exploring new materials and structures to overcome the limitations of traditional silicon-based CMOS has become a crucial research direction. We encourage researchers to share their innovative contributions in the field of ultimate CMOS silicon devices, including but not limited to novel device architectures, integration of new materials, and studies on the ultimate performance of CMOS devices.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide a dynamic platform for efficient communication between academia and industry, fostering innovation and collaboration in the field of semiconductor materials and devices, and laying the foundation for future technological breakthroughs.
Dr. Kuiwei Geng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 2D materials
- wide bandgap semiconductors
- organic semiconductors
- optoelectronic device
- RF and power devices
- sensors and neuromorphic devices
- quantum devices
- materials preparation and characterization
- ultimate CMOS silicon devices
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