ATLANTA -- By fabricating graphene structures atop nanometer-scale “steps” etched into silicon carbide, researchers have for the first time created a substantial electronic bandgap in the material suitable for room-temperature electronics. Use of nanoscale topography to control the properties of graphene could facilitate fabrication of transistors and other devices, potentially opening the door for developing all-carbon integrated circuits.

LEOBEN, AUSTRIA -- AT&S today reported fiscal first-half revenues rose 5.3% on strong demand from industrial and automotive customers.