Next generation computers: New wiring material could transform chip technology

https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-generation-wiring-material-chip-technology.html

"topological thin films niobium phosphide exhibits much higher conductivity than copper below thickness of 5 nm... high surface conductivity regardless of changes to shape/ size... balances cost and complexity against energy efficiency... unique quantum property: despite being disordered, excellent conductor for an ultrathin film, greatly simplifying manufacturing... more powerful, energy-efficient (less heat dissipation) computer chips"