title: Synthesis, assembly and applications of semiconductor nanomembranes.
abstract: Research in electronic nanomaterials, historically dominated by studies of nanocrystals/fullerenes and nanowires/nanotubes, now incorporates a growing focus on sheets with nanoscale thicknesses, referred to as nanomembranes. Such materials have practical appeal because their two-dimensional geometries facilitate integration into devices, with realistic pathways to manufacturing. Recent advances in synthesis provide access to nanomembranes with extraordinary properties in a variety of configurations, some of which exploit quantum and other size-dependent effects. This progress, together with emerging methods for deterministic assembly, leads to compelling opportunities for research, from basic studies of two-dimensional physics to the development of applications of heterogeneous electronics.
authors: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA. jrogers@illinois.edu
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Rogers
authors: M G
authors: MG
authors: Lagally
authors: R G
authors: RG
authors: Nuzzo