The present invention relates to an exfoliating agent and to a process for producing random form of nanoscale silicate plates. The multi-gate semiconductor device comprises a substrate, a multilayer structure formed upon the substrate, a first ohmic electrode, a second ohmic electrode, a plural of gate electrodes, at least one conductive region, and at least one resistive component. A communications infrastructure including home area networks and neighborhood area networks between smart meters and utility control centers may facilitate power congestion management.