A material to revolutionize electronics

Smaller and more energy-efficient electronic chips could be made using molybdenite. A recent study shows that this material has distinct advantages over traditional silicon or graphene for use in electronics applications. A discovery made at EPFL could play an important role in electronics, allowing us to make transistors that are smaller and more energy efficient. Research has revealed that molybdenite, or MoS2, is a very effective semiconductor. This mineral, which is abundant in nature, is often used as an element in steel alloys or as an additive in lubricants. But it had not yet been extensively studied for use in electronics. 100,000 times less energy "It's a two-dimensional material, very thin and easy to use in nanotechnology.