<p>➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University, Nottingham, and Glasgow received £6M EPSRC funding to develop 2D materials and devices, with £2M contributed by 20+ industrial partners;</p><p>➁ The project aims to replace silicon with 2D materials, potentially reducing data center energy consumption by 90% and supporting Net Zero goals;</p><p>➂ Major semiconductor firms like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung have included 2D materials in their 2040 roadmaps, with the UK aiming to lead in ultra-low-energy 2D devices before 2040.</p>