Breakthrough Demonstration of Graphene Formed at Low Temp
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Adisyn Ltd | ACN 155 473 304 | 1300 331 888 | 2 – 3/4 McGrath Road, Henderson WA 6166 | adisyn.com
ASX Announcement
20 April 2026
Breakthrough Demonstration of Graphene Formed at Low Temp Unlocking
Next Gen Chip
Breakthrough low temperature graphene on a 1cm2
coupon to enable post-Copper
Interconnect Era
Highlights
• Continuous Graphene layer deposited using industrial Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system
• Interconnect Dilemma – copper interconnects are a critical bottleneck for advanced chip
development and AI1 is a crucial step closer to the solution
• Characterization tests confirm continuous graphene films on a 1cm2 coupon
• Deposition process operates at temperatures well below semiconductor industry thermal
limits (~450°C)
• AI1 can now enter the industry collaboration and commercial engagement phase targeting
Tier 1 global semiconductor giants
• Transitions the program to film optimization, repeatability testing and scale-up to wafer-
level formats
Adisyn Ltd (ASX: AI1) (“Adisyn” or “the Company”) is excited to announce the successful
demonstration of full coverage graphene on a 1cmx1cm coupon using an industrial Atomic Layer
Deposition (ALD) system. The company notes that the deposition process was well below 450°C.
The result represents a key step toward addressing one of the semiconductor industry’s most
persistent and widely recognised challenges - the performance limitations of copper interconnects in
advanced chips.
In the most advanced semiconductor chips, the interconnect - the wiring that connects billions of
transistors - has emerged as a critical bottleneck. As device geometries shrink, copper interconnects
suffer from increasing resistance, heat generation and power loss, constraining performance, energy
efficiency and further scaling. In an industry already producing over 1 trillion chips annually1 AI1 is
targeting the high-performance segments of AI, GPU’s, CPU’s, advanced mobile and networking.
Graphene has long been identified as a potential solution due to its superior electrical and thermal
properties. However, the industry has been unable to establish a manufacturing process capable of
producing graphene within the constraints of semiconductor fabrication, particularly using standard
equipment and temperature limits.
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Deloitte 2026 Global Semiconductor Industry Outlook, 5 February 2026
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This result demonstrates graphene formation within an industrial ALD system under semiconductor-
compatible conditions, providing a pathway toward integration into semiconductor manufacturing.
If this solution is deployed it will empower those who adopt it to win the sub 2nm scale down race
and allow the industry to continue Moore’s Law.
Industrial Process, Not Lab-Scale
Through its wholly owned subsidiary 2D Generation, the Company has produced graphene using a
standard industrial ALD system, rather than laboratory-scale techniques or transfer-based methods.
The semiconductor industry does not adopt materials that require entirely new manufacturing
approaches. Demonstrating graphene formation within equipment already used in fabrication
environments is a necessary step toward real-world adoption.
The process is based on Adisyn’s patented ALD methodology and proprietary precursor chemistry,
developed specifically to enable graphene growth within semiconductor manufacturing constraints.
Adisyn Chairman Kevin Crofton commented:
“This is an important step - not just for Adisyn, but in the context of what the semiconductor industry
has been trying to achieve. Producing graphene on an industrial ALD system, rather than a lab
environment and at low temperature, is what starts to make this relevant from a manufacturing
perspective.”
He added:
“The interconnect is now one of the key constraints in semiconductor performance. If you can solve
that, you’re solving a problem the entire industry is focused on.”
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Figure 1: TEM / FIB-THEMIS cross-section showing graphene layers formed on copper substrate,
demonstrating continuous layer formation (~1nm thickness).
Figure 2: Raman Spectroscopy Analysis of Low Temperature Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer
Deposition (PEALD) of Graphene on Copper Substrate
Transmission Electron Microscopy analysis (Figure 1) and Raman Spectroscopy characterization tests
(Figure 2) have confirmed continuous graphene layers across a 1cm x 1cm coupon.
This is a critical requirement for semiconductor applications. Achieving deposition of a continuous
graphene layer is a prerequisite for any material being considered for semiconductor interconnect
applications.
Ultimately, for graphene to be viable in interconnect structures, the material must be uniform, with
no discontinuities that would impact electrical performance or reliability.
Adisyn Chairman Kevin Crofton noted:
“What we’ve demonstrated here is continuous graphene across the copper surface - and that’s
fundamental. It is the first step in delivering an interconnect solution to the semiconductor industry.
Operating Within Industry Limits
The deposition process operates well below the semiconductor industry’s thermal ceiling of
approximately 450°C.
Graphene
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Temperature compatibility is a key constraint in semiconductor manufacturing. Any new material
must be able to integrate within existing thermal budgets.
Historically, graphene growth has required significantly higher temperatures, limiting its applicability.
This result positions the process within the operating window required by semiconductor fabrication
facilities, a key barrier that has historically prevented graphene adoption.
Adisyn Chairman Kevin Crofton said:
“Temperature has always been one of the major hurdles. If you’re outside the thermal limits of a fab,
you’re not even part of the discussion. What we’ve demonstrated here is that we are operating inside
that window.”
A Step Toward Commercial Relevance
What makes this result important is the convergence of several key requirements that the
semiconductor industry has been unable to achieve simultaneously:
• Use of an industrial ALD system
• Operation within semiconductor-compatible temperatures
• Continuous graphene layer formation
Together, these elements point toward a pathway for integrating graphene into semiconductor
manufacturing using existing tools and processes.
By the early 2030’s, billions of advanced computing chips will be produced annually to support the
demands of AI, high performance computing, etc. If graphene is adopted broadly across the next
generation of semiconductor devices, there is a significant commercial opportunity for the company.
On the back of this result, Adisyn will commence engagement with semiconductor industry
participants to explore collaboration, validation and integration pathways.
Crofton added:
“The industry has known for a long time that graphene could address interconnect challenges. The
difficulty has always been how to get there in a way that fits within existing manufacturing
environments. This starts to show that there is a scalable pathway to adopt graphene as an
interconnect material.”
What Comes Next
The Company will now move into recipe optimization to optimise film quality combined with
repeatability trials to confirm that the process can be consistently reproduced.
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In parallel, the Company will focus on scale-up from coupon-level to wafer-level substrates, alongside
continued optimisation of deposition parameters, material performance and productivity.
The next key milestone will be demonstrating repeatable industry-quality films, followed by wafer-
scale validation and engagement with industry partners.
Adisyn Chairman Kevin Crofton said:
“Now it’s about doing it again and again – consistently, with high quality - and then scaling it. That’s
the phase that ultimately determines whether this becomes a commercial process.”
Outlook
This milestone represents a major step toward enabling graphene to move from a promising material
to one that can be integrated into semiconductor manufacturing.
Once repeatable high-quality film properties are achieved at scale, this technology has the potential
to enable graphene to replace copper in next-generation semiconductor interconnects – unlocking
the next generation of advanced chip manufacturing.
Adisyn will continue to update shareholders as the program progresses through this next phase.
This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Adisyn Ltd.
-ENDS-
Further Information:
Investors
Arye Kohavi
Managing Director, Adisyn
E: investors@adisyn.com
T: 1300 331 888
Media
David Tasker
Chapter One Advisors
E: dtasker@chapteroneadvisors.com.au
T: +61 433 112 936
About Adisyn
Adisyn Ltd (ASX: AI1) is an Australian technology company developing advanced graphene materials
for high-value applications in the semiconductor and advanced materials sectors.
The Company’s core focus is the development of a patented low-temperature Atomic Layer
Deposition (ALD) process designed to enable direct graphene growth on semiconductor wafers. This
technology aims to address the performance limitations of copper interconnects and support faster,
more energy-efficient next-generation semiconductor devices.
Adisyn Ltd | ACN 155 473 304 | 1300 331 888 | 2 – 3/4 McGrath Road, Henderson WA 6166 | adisyn.com
Adisyn is also exploring additional commercial applications of its graphene expertise, including
advanced composite materials designed to reduce radar signatures in UAV and defence platforms.
Adisyn’s broader business includes Adisyn Services, which provides managed IT services, cloud,
cybersecurity and artificial intelligence solutions to Australian small and medium-sized enterprises.
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