A small enhancement to the industrial fabrication process for semiconductors could lead to stronger cell phone signals, more accurate sensors, and cleaner energy. New research from the University of Michigan College of Engineering demonstrates that boosting the piezoelectric properties of semiconductor materials—their ability to convert mechanical stress into electricity—can significantly improve the efficiency of essential everyday technologies. Study co-authors Shubham Mondal and Md Mehedi Hasan Tanim from U-M’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering discuss their findings in this research spotlight.
