Graphene-based lateral heterostructure transistors exhibit better intrinsic performance than graphene-based vertical transistors as post-CMOS devices.
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SUBMITTER: Logoteta D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4202216 | biostudies-other | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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