{"id":35711,"date":"2026-09-14T12:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cc-chip.si\/?p=508"},"modified":"2026-09-16T05:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T05:57:36","slug":"workshop-of-fabrication-of-graphene-based-chips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cc-chip.si\/slo\/workshop-of-fabrication-of-graphene-based-chips\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop of fabrication of graphene-based chips"},"content":{"rendered":"
About the training:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In this workshop, kids will fabricate an electrical switch made from graphene, known in electronics as a transistor. A transistor is the fundamental building block of electronic circuits. For example, at the heart of a modern computer, there are more than 50 billion transistors per square centimetre. In today\u2019s electronics, transistors are primarily made from silicon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


About twenty years ago, researchers discovered that graphene could also be used to fabricate transistors\u2014electrical switches that can operate much faster than their silicon counterparts. Graphene-based electronics is therefore the subject of extensive research at research institutions around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


We also study graphene electronics at the Laboratory of Organic Matter Physics (LFOS) at the University of Nova Gorica (www-lfos.ung.si). One of the University\u2019s missions in CC-chip.si is to transfer knowledge from research laboratories to society and, in doing so, encourage and inspire young talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


During the workshop, participants will learn about a simplified process for fabricating a graphene transistor. The workshop will run for approximately six weeks, with one session per week, and will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Producing graphene from graphite<\/strong> and observing graphene using an optical microscope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Designing the electrodes<\/strong> of a graphene transistor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Simulating transistor operation<\/strong> using dedicated software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Optical lithography of graphene transistor electrodes<\/strong> in the LFOS cleanroom (optional)<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Electrical characterization of the graphene transistor.<\/strong> In technical terms, this involves measuring its current\u2013voltage (I\u2013V) characteristics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Preparing a report<\/strong> documenting the entire process, from graphene preparation and transistor fabrication to the measurement and evaluation of the graphene transistor\u2019s performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    For who the training is intended<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    talented primary-school and high-school kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Language:<\/strong> Slovenian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 7.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 14.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 18.9. 16h-18h LFOS Ajdov\u0161\u010dina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 21.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 25.9. 17h-19h LFOS Ajdov\u0161\u010dina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 28.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 5.10. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Approximate start and end time: <\/strong> 5 pm \u2013 7 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Where:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Startlab Solkan (https:\/\/startlab.si), address: Velika pot 33, 5250 Solkan, Slovenia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LFOS – Laboratory of organic matter physics, University of Nova Gorica, Vipavska 11c, 5270 Ajdov\u0161\u010dina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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        Topics:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

        Producing graphene from graphite and observing graphene using an optical microscope; Designing the electrodes of a graphene transistor; Simulating transistor operation using dedicated software; Optical lithography of graphene transistor electrodes in the LFOS cleanroom; Electrical characterization of the graphene transistor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Overview of the programme<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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        • 7.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan – Producing graphene from graphite and observing graphene using an optical microscope<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 14.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan – Designing the electrodes of a graphene transistor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 18.9. 16h-18h LFOS Ajdov\u0161\u010dina – Introduction to clean-room facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 21.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan – Simulating transistor operation using dedicated software<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 25.9. 17h-19h LFOS Ajdov\u0161\u010dina – Optical lithography of graphene transistor electrodes in the LFOS cleanroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 28.9. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan – Electrical characterization of the graphene transistor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 5.10. 17h-19h Startlab Solkan – Final analysis and preparation of report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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          • Explain the basic properties of graphene and its potential use in electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Prepare and identify graphene obtained from graphite using optical microscopy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Understand and design the basic structure of a graphene transistor and its electrodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Simulate the operation of a graphene transistor using appropriate software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fabricate and electrically characterize a graphene transistor, including measurement of its current\u2013voltage characteristics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Analyse, document, and present experimental results and the complete transistor fabrication process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Additional Information:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

            Cost: <\/strong>Free of charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Organizer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            CC-Chip.si in collaboration with the University of Nova Gorica and StartLab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            There is a limited number of seats, registration is mandatory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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