Adisyn subsidiary 2D Generation partners with Tel Aviv research centre to advance graphene technologies

Adisyn (ASX: AI1) subsidiary 2D Generation has entered into a strategic partnership with Tel Aviv University’s Jan Koum Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (TAU Nano Centre) to accelerate the development of its graphene-based interconnect technologies.

TAU Nano Centre is a leading research facility driving innovation in nanofabrication, microelectro-mechanical systems, nanomaterials and semiconductors using state-of-the-art tools and a world-class team of scientists and engineers.

It houses an 800-square-metre cleanroom, advanced imaging tools and more than 40 fabrication instruments to provide a world-class environment for academic and industrial research.

Specialised equipment

2D Generation will lease specialised equipment from TAU Nano Centre, including the Beneq TFS 200 atomic layer deposition (ALD) system, to support its work in the field of advanced graphene-based interconnects to replace traditional copper.

2D Generation considers the system critical to precision nanomaterial coating and expects the partnership to enhance its product development processes.

The company will also have access to an additional ALD system supplied by TAU Nano Centre to perform parallel development in a cost-effective manner.

Copper challenges

2D Generation is working with graphene to address challenges presented by the use of copper in the miniaturisation of computer chips.

Using copper as an interconnect metal at scales below 5 nanometres leads to reduced efficiency and higher manufacturing costs and creates challenges in building circuitry at this size or smaller.

Graphene is considered the leading material of interest to solve copper interconnect issues due to its electrical conductivity and thermal stability, which can potentially create faster, more efficient connections between nano transistors.

Graphene opens the door to the next generation of semiconductors capable of further miniaturisation, lower power consumption, less heat and greater computational power.

Research partners

2D Generation has been working towards its graphene goal with independent semiconductor research and development institute IMEC.

The company had previously been accepted into Europe’s ConnectingChips development program, which comprises the world’s leading designers, fabricators and suppliers of artificial intelligence chips.

2D Generation has already demonstrated partial proof-of-concept for a graphene-based interconnect and anticipates delivering a demo prototype in 2026.

Adisyn will exclusively own innovations developed during the partnership, allowing the company to increase the value of its intellectual property portfolio—key to its future growth and commercial success.

Competitive edge

2D Generation chief executive officer Arye Kohavi said the TAU Nano Centre partnership would strengthen the company’s competitive edge in the nanotechnology sector.

“This agreement aligns with our commitment to advancing our interconnect solutions and securing our competitive edge in a global market,” he said.

“The access to world-class facilities, coupled with the expertise of the TAU Nano Centre’s leading researchers, will enhance our product development and allow us to bring our innovative and high-performance graphene materials to market faster.”