Unfolding potential and challenges in molecular field-coupled nanocomputing
Abstract Molecular Field-Coupled Nanocomputing (MolFCN) represents a revolutionary approach to computational technology, exploiting single molecules for encoding and processing logical information. MolFCN permits zero-current logical operations to achieve ultra-low power and hyper-miniaturized computing units. This perspective article explores the current state and future potential of MolFCN, highlighting recent technological advancements, potential applications, and the significant challenges that lie ahead. Despite the challenges, the pathway to practical implementation holds significant promise, with obstacles such as scalability, stability, integration, and practical considerations offering opportunities for innovation and advancement. MolFCN can shape the future of nanocomputing and contribute to current major challenges in nanoelectronics by opening key research directions.
Authors
- Maciej Krzywiecki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6151-8810)
- Marco Vacca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2920-3357)
- Federico Ravera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9850-0764)
- Mariagrazia Graziano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8721-9990)
- Gianluca Piccinini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9385-6195)
- Yuri Ardesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0710-194X)
- Fabrizio Mo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2868-6369)
- Andrea Vezzoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8059-0113)
- Roberto Listo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9777-7923)
Institutions
- Silesian University of Technology (PL)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Politecnico di Torino (IT)
- University of Pavia (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nano Futures
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1088/2399-1984/ada8ff
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.51