Definition of "nanoribbon" [nanoribbon]

• A nanostructure in the form of a ribbon (noun)

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• "While cutting graphene sheets into nanoscale ribbons can open up a larger band gap and improve function, 'nanoribbon' devices often have limited driving currents, and practical devices would require the production of dense arrays of ordered nanoribbons - a process that so far has not been achieved or clearly conceptualized."
• "McCann notes that nanoribbon transistors lack the tuneable qualities of earlier graphene devices, but using two layers of graphene could solve this issue."
• "Coupled with earlier projects in which Yang and his research group created ultraviolet nanowire nanolasers, and made nanoribbon optical waveguides that can channel and direct light through circuitry, the new nanowire light source lays firm groundwork for future nanophotonic technology."