Oxide semiconductors(OSs),introduced by the Hosono group in the early 2000s,have evolved from display backplane materials to promising candidates for advanced memory and logic devices.The exceptionally low leakage cur...Oxide semiconductors(OSs),introduced by the Hosono group in the early 2000s,have evolved from display backplane materials to promising candidates for advanced memory and logic devices.The exceptionally low leakage current of OSs and compatibility with three-dimensional(3D)architectures have recently sparked renewed interest in their use in semiconductor applications.This review begins by exploring the unique material properties of OSs,which fundamentally originate from their distinct electronic band structure.Subsequently,we focus on atomic layer deposition(ALD),a core technique for growing excellent OS films,covering both basic and advanced processes compatible with 3D scaling.The basic surface reaction mechanisms—adsorption and reaction—and their roles in film growth are introduced.Furthermore,material design strategies,such as cation selection,crystallinity control,anion doping,and heterostructure engineering,are discussed.We also highlight challenges in memory applications,including contact resistance,hydrogen instability,and lack of p-type materials,and discuss the feasibility of ALD-grown OSs as potential solutions.Lastly,we provide an outlook on the role of ALD-grown OSs in memory technologies.This review bridges material fundamentals and device-level requirements,offering a comprehensive perspective on the potential of ALD-driven OSs for next-generation semiconductor memory devices.展开更多
Osteosarcoma(OS)is a prevalent primary bone malignancy with limited treatment options.Therefore,it is imperative to investigate and understand the mechanisms underlying OS pathogenesis.Cancer-associated fibroblasts(CA...Osteosarcoma(OS)is a prevalent primary bone malignancy with limited treatment options.Therefore,it is imperative to investigate and understand the mechanisms underlying OS pathogenesis.Cancer-associated fibroblasts(CAFs)are markedly abundant in tumor stromal cells and are essentially involved in the modulation of tumor occurrence and development.In recent years,CAFs have become a hotspot as researchers aim to elucidate CAF mechanisms that regulate tumor progression.However,most studies on CAFs are limited to a few common cancers,and their association with OS remains elusive.This review describes the role and current knowledge of CAFs in OS,focusing on their potential cellular origin,classification,and diverse functionality.It was found that CAFs influenced OS tumor cell signaling,proliferation,invasion,metastasis,epithelial-mesenchymal transition,stemness maintenance,angiogenesis,and the ability to modify immune system components.Furthermore,findings on other common cancers indicated that effective therapeutic strategies included the manipulation of CAF activation,targeting CAF-derived components,and depletion of CAFs by biomarkers.This review provides new insights and a theoretical basis for OS research.展开更多
基金supported by National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(No.RS-2023-00260527,RS-2024-00407282,RS-2025-00557667)supported by Hanyang University Industry-University Cooperation Foundation(No.202400000003943)supported by Korea Planning&Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology(KEIT)funded by South Korean Ministry of Trade,Industry and Energy(MOTIE)(No.RS-2025-25454815,RS-2025-02308064,20017382)。
文摘Oxide semiconductors(OSs),introduced by the Hosono group in the early 2000s,have evolved from display backplane materials to promising candidates for advanced memory and logic devices.The exceptionally low leakage current of OSs and compatibility with three-dimensional(3D)architectures have recently sparked renewed interest in their use in semiconductor applications.This review begins by exploring the unique material properties of OSs,which fundamentally originate from their distinct electronic band structure.Subsequently,we focus on atomic layer deposition(ALD),a core technique for growing excellent OS films,covering both basic and advanced processes compatible with 3D scaling.The basic surface reaction mechanisms—adsorption and reaction—and their roles in film growth are introduced.Furthermore,material design strategies,such as cation selection,crystallinity control,anion doping,and heterostructure engineering,are discussed.We also highlight challenges in memory applications,including contact resistance,hydrogen instability,and lack of p-type materials,and discuss the feasibility of ALD-grown OSs as potential solutions.Lastly,we provide an outlook on the role of ALD-grown OSs in memory technologies.This review bridges material fundamentals and device-level requirements,offering a comprehensive perspective on the potential of ALD-driven OSs for next-generation semiconductor memory devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 81773285)Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital Golden Seeds Foundation(grant number CYJZ202341).
文摘Osteosarcoma(OS)is a prevalent primary bone malignancy with limited treatment options.Therefore,it is imperative to investigate and understand the mechanisms underlying OS pathogenesis.Cancer-associated fibroblasts(CAFs)are markedly abundant in tumor stromal cells and are essentially involved in the modulation of tumor occurrence and development.In recent years,CAFs have become a hotspot as researchers aim to elucidate CAF mechanisms that regulate tumor progression.However,most studies on CAFs are limited to a few common cancers,and their association with OS remains elusive.This review describes the role and current knowledge of CAFs in OS,focusing on their potential cellular origin,classification,and diverse functionality.It was found that CAFs influenced OS tumor cell signaling,proliferation,invasion,metastasis,epithelial-mesenchymal transition,stemness maintenance,angiogenesis,and the ability to modify immune system components.Furthermore,findings on other common cancers indicated that effective therapeutic strategies included the manipulation of CAF activation,targeting CAF-derived components,and depletion of CAFs by biomarkers.This review provides new insights and a theoretical basis for OS research.