Recent advances and future prospects in functional-oxide nanoelectronics: The emerging materials and novel functionalities that are accelerating semiconductor device research and development

Abstract

Nanoelectronics is a fundamental technology that supports industry and society. Recently, new nanomaterials and nanostructures have been incorporated into device fabrication processes, leading to significant developments in nanoelectronics. In this review, the current status and future prospects of the research and development of functional oxide devices, in which a phase transition in strongly correlated electron systems and a current-induced redox reaction are utilized, are discussed as typical examples of recent developments. In addition, a scheme for research and development is proposed to accelerate the development of ecosystem in the field of nanoelectronics by systematizing the technologies related to new materials and structures. © 2013 The Japan Society of Applied Physics.