While the potential of NEMS is immense, several challenges need to be addressed:
- Fabrication: Creating NEMS components with atomic precision requires advanced fabrication techniques, often involving lithography and self-assembly methods. Scaling these processes for mass production remains a significant hurdle. - Material Properties: The mechanical and electrical properties of materials at the nanoscale can differ from their bulk counterparts. Understanding and controlling these properties is crucial for reliable NEMS performance. - Integration: Integrating NEMS with existing electronic systems poses challenges in terms of compatibility and interfacing, requiring innovative design solutions.
