Journal of Semiconductors
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering insights into the world of semiconductors.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Semiconductor Materials Research:
Investigations into the synthesis, characterization, and application of various semiconductor materials, including traditional semiconductors like silicon and emerging materials such as GaN, Ga2O3, and perovskites. - Device Fabrication and Engineering:
Research focused on the fabrication techniques, process optimization, and engineering of semiconductor devices, encompassing everything from transistors to photodetectors and solar cells. - Optoelectronics and Photonics:
Exploration of optoelectronic devices, including lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and photodetectors, with a strong emphasis on their performance and application in communication and sensing technologies. - Neuromorphic Computing and Artificial Intelligence:
Development of semiconductor-based devices and circuits that mimic neural architectures for applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning. - Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices:
Research into semiconductor materials and devices for energy conversion, storage, and management, including solar cells and batteries. - Quantum and 2D Materials:
Exploration of quantum effects in semiconductor devices and the use of two-dimensional materials for novel electronic and optoelectronic applications.
Trending and Emerging
- Flexible and Wearable Electronics:
An increasing focus on the development of flexible semiconductor devices for applications in wearable technology and health monitoring, showcasing the integration of electronics into everyday materials. - Advanced Quantum Computing and Devices:
Emerging interest in quantum semiconductor devices and materials, reflecting a broader trend towards harnessing quantum phenomena for next-generation computing and communication technologies. - Integration of AI with Semiconductor Devices:
A notable trend towards integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into semiconductor devices, particularly in neuromorphic computing, which aims to replicate human-like processing. - Sustainable and Green Technologies:
A growing emphasis on developing semiconductor materials and devices that support sustainable energy solutions, such as advanced solar cells and energy-efficient components. - 2D Materials and Heterostructures:
Rising research on two-dimensional materials like graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, and their heterostructures, for novel electronic and optoelectronic applications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Silicon-Based Technologies:
Research related to conventional silicon-based devices, particularly in areas where newer materials like GaN and SiC are gaining prominence due to their superior performance in high-power and high-frequency applications. - Legacy Organic Semiconductor Devices:
A decline in research focused on older organic semiconductor technologies, as newer materials and hybrid systems that integrate organic and inorganic components become more prominent. - Basic Theoretical Studies:
A reduction in purely theoretical investigations in favor of more applied research that emphasizes practical applications and device-level innovations. - Single-Purpose Sensors:
Decreasing interest in simple, single-function sensors as integrated and multifunctional sensor devices gain traction in the field.
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