Flash memory breakthrough could help supercharge NAND production for SSD, memory cards - but does it actually matter?

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The teams approach uses a cryogenic etching process using hydrogen fluoride plasma rather than the traditional method.

The researchers also looked at the impact of phosphorus trifluoride.

This slows down the etching process, but adding water was found to counteract this.

While the technical achievement is to be applauded, the practical implications are less clear.

It is also used in computers and mobile phones.