Piezoelectricity in a 2-D semiconductor: Piezoelectricty in molybdenum disulfide holds promise for future MEMS
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 01:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have opened the door to low-power off/on switches in micro-electro-mechanical systems, MEMS, and nanoelectronic devices, as well as ultrasensitive bio-sensors, with the first observation of piezoelectricity in a free standing two-dimensional semiconductor.