Molybdenite

Science

Molybdenite sensor may allow cameras to be five times more light-sensitive

Cameras using a molybdenite light sensor could be five times more light-sensitive than is currently possible.

The world's first molybdenite microchip has been successfully tested in Switzerland.

Electronics

World's first ultra-thin, low energy molybdenite microchip tested

Molybdenite's unique properties could see it overtake silicon in microchip construction - Swiss scientists have built and tested the world's first MoS2 microchip in Switzerland.

Molybdenite could be used to make smaller and more energy efficient transistors

Electronics

Molybdenite outshines silicon and graphene for electronic applications

Researchers say molybdenite (MoS2) boasts distinct advantages over traditional silicon or even graphene for use in electronics and could enable smaller and more energy efficient transistors, computer chips and solar cells.