BACKGROUND Metals exhibit excellent ductility due to isotropic metallic bonding,enabling large-scale plastic deformation through dislocation motion.In contrast,inorganic semiconductors,typically bonded via covalent or...BACKGROUND Metals exhibit excellent ductility due to isotropic metallic bonding,enabling large-scale plastic deformation through dislocation motion.In contrast,inorganic semiconductors,typically bonded via covalent or ionic interactions,possess strong directional bonding that inhibits dislocation movement,rendering them brittle at room temperature.This fundamental distinction constrains the manufacturing processes of these materials,necessitating subtractive techniques such as cutting,grinding,and etching.The ability to impart metal-like plasticity to inorganic semiconductors would significantly enhance their manufacturability and expand their applications in flexible electronics,wearable devices,and bio-integrated technologies.展开更多
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文摘BACKGROUND Metals exhibit excellent ductility due to isotropic metallic bonding,enabling large-scale plastic deformation through dislocation motion.In contrast,inorganic semiconductors,typically bonded via covalent or ionic interactions,possess strong directional bonding that inhibits dislocation movement,rendering them brittle at room temperature.This fundamental distinction constrains the manufacturing processes of these materials,necessitating subtractive techniques such as cutting,grinding,and etching.The ability to impart metal-like plasticity to inorganic semiconductors would significantly enhance their manufacturability and expand their applications in flexible electronics,wearable devices,and bio-integrated technologies.
