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Breakthrough: Boron Arsenide Rivals Diamond as Top Semiconductor

11/14/2025

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The University of Houston researchers report boron arsenide (BAs) achieving >2,100 W/m·K at room temperature, rivaling diamond.
This finding challenges long-held theories and suggests BAs could be a superior semiconductor, potentially outperforming silicon.
The team purified BAs crystals to boost conductivity using advanced methods.
The study was conducted with the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Boston College, aiming to transform heat management in electronics, electric vehicles, and data centers.

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The University of Houston researchers report boron arsenide (BAs) achieving >2,100 W/m·K at room temperature, rivaling diamond.
This finding challenges long-held theories and suggests BAs could be a superior semiconductor, potentially outperforming silicon.
The team purified BAs crystals to boost conductivity using advanced methods.
The study was conducted with the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Boston College, aiming to transform heat management in electronics, electric vehicles, and data centers.