Comments on: Atomically thin, strong graphene-based integrated circuits

By: Spikosauropod

Spikosauropod — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:30:35 +0000

Solid graphene electronics. Sounds like the makings of computronium. Virtually indestructible implements that are dense with computing power.

By: Ian Clarke

Ian Clarke — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:28:25 +0000

Not a problem.

Any liquid computer attempting to gain access to my home in such a manner will have to face it’s ultimate challenge: an unplugged sink. :-)

By: Editor

Editor — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:15:35 +0000

In this design, they are using graphene as conductive materials, not semiconductors. As noted, the researchers haven’t found a compatible transistor material to use with it yet.

By: Starheart

Starheart — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:21:30 +0000

So are we going to get graphene circuits after all? A few days ago there was an article here saying graphene is unlikely to be used for the purpose due to lacking a certain physical property, as quoted:

“There was a “hefty bottleneck” to making progress with graphene, he explains, because that material lacks a bandgap — the key property that makes it possible to create transistors, the basic component of logic and memory circuits. While graphene needs to be modified in exacting ways in order to create a bandgap, MoS2 just naturally comes with one. The lack of a bandgap, Wang explains, means that with a switch made of graphene, “you can turn it on, but you can’t turn it off. That means you can’t do digital logic.””

By: Editor

Editor — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:00:25 +0000

Have you checked your faucet lately? :)

By: Ian Clarke

Ian Clarke — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:40:32 +0000

I like it! Future computers could resemble cling film. Kids could plaster their school bags with them, while adults turn their bathroom mirrors and windows into… well, whatever they want. I’m sure Project Glass are watching with interest.

I wonder how long before liquid computers are a reality?