Diamond Semiconductor Technology Development Initiative
Stored: Diamond Semiconductor Technology Development Initiative
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Science |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | Energy Policy Act of 2005 |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | The Diamond Semiconductor Technology Development Initiative advances diamond-based semiconductor technologies for industrial applications. It aims to enhance telecommunications, defense, and aviation through low-cost, high-performance materials. |
| Program Start | 2013 |
| Initial Funding | Congressional appropriations |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Historic | No |
Diamond Semiconductor Technology Development Initiative is a Department of Energy initiative under the Office of Science that partners Argonne National Laboratory with AKHAN Semiconductors to develop and commercialize diamond-based semiconductor technologies across the United States, impacting industries like telecommunications, defense, and aviation with over 20 licensed applications as of 2025. Launched in 2013 under the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI), it has deployed nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) deposition and doping techniques, earning two R&D 100 Awards in 2013, with 2025 efforts refining scalable NCD films for electronics and supporting post-Hurricane Helene infrastructure resilience through advanced materials deployment.
Goals
- Develop low-cost, high-performance diamond semiconductors for industrial use.[1]
- Enhance material properties like thermal conductivity for advanced electronics.
- Accelerate commercialization via public-private partnerships.
Organization
The Diamond Semiconductor Technology Development Initiative was sponsored by the Office of Science within the Department of Energy, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with operations at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois.[2] Funding came from Congressional appropriations, supporting a team of nanoscientists and engineers at Argonne and industry partners like AKHAN Semiconductors, managed under MGI’s framework with collaboration across DOE labs and private sectors in multiple states.
The leader at the Department of Energy level was the Director of the Office of Science, currently Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (as of February 22, 2025), with initiative efforts led by Argonne’s Anirudha Sumant.
History
The Diamond Semiconductor Technology Development Initiative was established in 2013 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which authorized DOE’s advanced materials R&D, formalized through MGI’s push for innovative technologies.[3] It began with Argonne’s NCD deposition breakthrough and AKHAN’s doping process, earning R&D 100 Awards in 2013, licensing technologies to AKHAN by 2015, and by 2025, advancing over 20 applications, with 2024 efforts refining scalable production post-Hurricane Helene for resilient infrastructure.
Funding
Initial funding in 2013 came from Congressional appropriations via MGI, with unspecified startup amounts supporting early R&D.[4] Funding began in 2013 and continues within DOE’s $2.5 billion FY 2025 Office of Science budget, supporting over 20 projects with industry cost-sharing, with no end date as appropriations sustain efforts like 2025’s $5 million for NCD scalability enhancements.
Implementation
The initiative was implemented through cooperative R&D, deploying NCD deposition at low temperatures and efficient doping processes across labs and industry sites in states like Illinois.[5] It operates continuously with no end date, licensing technologies for over 20 applications, with 2025 efforts enhancing telecommunications resilience post-Helene via diamond-based power devices.
Related
External links
- https://www.mgi.gov/content/brilliance-diamonds
- https://www.energy.gov/science/office-science - Office of Science Overview
- https://www.anl.gov/ - Argonne National Laboratory
- wikipedia:Materials Genome Initiative
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References
- ↑ "The Brilliance of Diamonds," Materials Genome Initiative, https://www.mgi.gov/content/brilliance-diamonds, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "The Brilliance of Diamonds," Materials Genome Initiative, https://www.mgi.gov/content/brilliance-diamonds, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "The Brilliance of Diamonds," Materials Genome Initiative, https://www.mgi.gov/content/brilliance-diamonds, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "The Brilliance of Diamonds," Materials Genome Initiative, https://www.mgi.gov/content/brilliance-diamonds, accessed February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "The Brilliance of Diamonds," Materials Genome Initiative, https://www.mgi.gov/content/brilliance-diamonds, accessed February 22, 2025.