Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(27)
Published: March 24, 2021
Abstract
High‐performance
artificial
synaptic
devices
are
indispensable
for
developing
neuromorphic
computing
systems
with
high
energy
efficiency.
However,
the
reliability
and
variability
issues
of
existing
such
as
nonlinear
asymmetric
weight
update
major
hurdles
in
their
practical
applications
energy‐efficient
computing.
Here,
a
two‐terminal
floating‐gate
memory
(2TFGM)
based
synapse
built
from
all‐2D
van
der
Waals
materials
is
reported.
The
2TFGM
device
exhibits
excellent
linear
symmetric
characteristics
tunability.
In
particular,
linearity
realized
by
simple
programming
identical
pulses
can
eliminate
additional
latency
power
consumption
caused
peripheral
circuit
design
achieve
an
ultralow
synapses
neural
network
implementation.
A
large
number
states
up
to
≈3000,
switching
speed
40
ns
low
18
fJ
single
pulse
have
been
demonstrated
experimentally.
classification
accuracy
97.7%
(close
software
baseline
98%)
has
achieved
Modified
National
Institute
Standards
Technology
(MNIST)
simulations
on
experimental
data.
These
results
demonstrate
potential
high‐speed
low‐power
Electrolyte-gated
transistors
(EGTs),
capable
of
transducing
biological
and
biochemical
inputs
into
amplified
electronic
signals
stably
operating
in
aqueous
environments,
have
emerged
as
fundamental
building
blocks
bioelectronics.
In
this
Primer,
the
different
EGT
architectures
are
described
with
mechanisms
underpinning
their
functional
operation,
providing
insight
key
experiments
including
necessary
data
analysis
validation.
Several
organic
inorganic
materials
used
structures
fabrication
approaches
for
an
optimal
experimental
design
presented
compared.
The
bio-layers
and/or
biosystems
integrated
or
interfaced
to
EGTs,
self-organization
self-assembly
strategies,
reviewed.
Relevant
promising
applications
discussed,
two-dimensional
three-dimensional
cell
monitoring,
ultra-sensitive
biosensors,
electrophysiology,
synaptic
neuromorphic
bio-interfaces,
prosthetics
robotics.
Advantages,
limitations
possible
optimizations
also
surveyed.
Finally,
current
issues
future
directions
further
developments
discussed.
(EGTs)
bioelectronics,
which
transduce
electrical
signals.
This
Primer
examines
mechanism
operation
practical
considerations
related
wide
range
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 1497 - 1508
Published: Dec. 29, 2020
Optoelectronic
synapses
integrating
synaptic
and
optical-sensing
functions
exhibit
large
advantages
in
neuromorphic
computing
for
visual
information
processing
complex
learning,
recognition,
memory
an
energy-efficient
way.
However,
electric
stimulation
is
still
essential
existing
optoelectronic
to
realize
bidirectional
weight-updating,
restricting
the
speed,
bandwidth,
integration
density
of
devices.
Herein,
a
two-terminal
optical
synapse
based
on
wafer-scale
pyrenyl
graphdiyne/graphene/PbS
quantum
dot
heterostructure
proposed
that
can
emulate
both
excitatory
inhibitory
behaviors
pathway.
The
simple
device
architecture
low-dimensional
features
endow
with
robust
flexibility
wearable
electronics.
This
linear
symmetric
conductance-update
trajectory
numerous
conductance
states
low
noise,
which
facilitates
demonstration
accurate
effective
pattern
recognition
strong
fault-tolerant
capability
even
at
bending
states.
A
series
logic
associative
learning
capabilities
have
been
demonstrated
by
pathways,
significantly
enhancing
computing.
Moreover,
integrated
visible
sensing
system
array
constructed
perform
real-time
detection,
situ
image
memorization,
distinction
tasks.
work
important
step
toward
development
optogenetics-inspired
adaptive
parallel
networks
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(9), P. 3941 - 4006
Published: March 23, 2020
The
continued
growth
in
the
demand
of
data
storage
and
processing
has
spurred
development
high-performance
technologies
brain-inspired
neuromorphic
hardware.
Semiconductor
quantum
dots
(QDs)
offer
an
appealing
option
for
these
applications
since
they
combine
excellent
electronic/optical
properties
structural
stability
can
address
requirements
low-cost,
large-area,
solution-based
manufactured
technologies.
Here,
we
focus
on
nonvolatile
memories
computing
systems
based
QD
thin-film
solids.
We
introduce
recent
advances
QDs
highlight
their
unique
electrical
optical
features
designing
future
electronic
devices.
also
discuss
advantageous
traits
novel
optimized
memory
techniques
both
conventional
flash
emerging
memristors.
Then,
review
QD-based
devices
from
artificial
synapses
to
light-sensory
synaptic
platforms.
Finally,
major
challenges
commercial
translation
consider
directions
postsilicon
era.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
31(4)
Published: Oct. 7, 2020
Abstract
The
demand
for
computing
power
has
been
increasing
exponentially
since
the
emergence
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
internet
things
(IoT),
and
machine
learning
(ML),
where
novel
primitives
are
required.
Brain
inspired
neuromorphic
systems,
capable
combining
analog
data
storage
at
device
level,
have
drawn
great
attention
recently.
In
addition,
basic
electronic
devices
mimicking
biological
synapse
achieved
significant
progress.
Owing
to
their
atomic
thickness
reduced
screening
effect,
physical
properties
2D
materials
could
be
easily
modulated
by
various
stimuli,
which
is
quite
beneficial
synaptic
applications.
this
article,
aiming
high‐performance
functional
applications,
a
comprehensive
review
based
on
provided,
including
advantages
heterostructures,
robust
multifunctional
devices,
associated
Challenges
strategies
future
development
also
discussed.
This
will
provide
an
insight
into
design
preparation
applications
in
computing.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2020
Functional
emulation
of
biological
synapses
using
electronic
devices
is
regarded
as
the
first
step
toward
neuromorphic
engineering
and
artificial
neural
networks
(ANNs).
Electrolyte-gated
transistors
(EGTs)
are
mixed
ionic–electronic
conductivity
capable
efficient
gate-channel
capacitance
coupling,
biocompatibility,
flexible
architectures.
Electrolyte
gating
offers
significant
advantages
for
realization
devices/architectures,
including
ultralow-voltage
operation
ability
to
form
parallel-interconnected
with
minimal
hardwired
connectivity.
In
this
review,
most
recent
developments
in
EGT-based
electronics
introduced
their
synaptic
behaviors
detailed
mechanisms,
short-/long-term
plasticity,
global
regulation
phenomena,
lateral
coupling
between
device
terminals,
spatiotemporal
correlated
functions.
Analog
memory
phenomena
allow
implementation
perceptron-based
ANNs.
Due
mixed-conductivity
circuits
based
on
EGTs
facile
interfacing
environments.
We
also
discuss
future
challenges
implementing
low
power,
high
speed,
reliable
computing
large-scale
ANNs
these
devices.
The
advancement
that
rely
highlights
importance
field
novel
healthcare
technologies
adaptable
or
trainable
biointerfacing.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 3875 - 3899
Published: Jan. 28, 2021
Emerging
flexible
artificial
sensory
systems
using
neuromorphic
electronics
have
been
considered
as
a
promising
solution
for
processing
massive
data
with
low
power
consumption.
The
construction
of
synaptic
devices
and
sensing
elements
to
mimic
complicated
in
biological
is
prerequisite
the
realization.
To
realize
high-efficiency
systems,
development
synapses
consumption
high-density
integration
essential.
Furthermore,
realization
efficient
coupling
between
element
device
crucial.
This
Review
presents
recent
progress
area
systems.
We
focus
on
both
advances
synapses,
including
structures,
mechanisms,
functions,
design
intelligent,
perception
based
devices.
Additionally,
key
challenges
opportunities
related
are
examined,
potential
solutions
suggestions
provided.
Science Robotics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(67)
Published: June 8, 2022
Touch
is
a
complex
sensing
modality
owing
to
large
number
of
receptors
(mechano,
thermal,
pain)
nonuniformly
embedded
in
the
soft
skin
all
over
body.
These
can
gather
and
encode
tactile
data,
allowing
us
feel
perceive
real
world.
This
efficient
somatosensation
far
outperforms
touch-sensing
capability
most
state-of-the-art
robots
today
suggests
need
for
neural-like
hardware
electronic
(e-skin).
could
be
attained
through
either
innovative
schemes
developing
distributed
electronics
or
repurposing
neuromorphic
circuits
developed
other
sensory
modalities
such
as
vision
audio.
Review
highlights
implementations
various
computational
building
blocks
e-skin
ways
they
integrated
potentially
realize
human
skin-like
peripheral
nervous
system-like
functionalities.
The
data
processing
are
discussed
along
with
algorithms
architectures.
integration
ultrathin
chips
local
computation
printed
on
substrate
used
development
areas
expected
advance
robotic
interaction
well
open
new
avenues
research
medical
instrumentation,
wearables,
electronics,
neuroprosthetics.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 11, 2021
Abstract
Low
power
electronics
endowed
with
artificial
intelligence
and
biological
afferent
characters
are
beneficial
to
neuromorphic
sensory
network.
Highly
distributed
synaptic
neurons
more
readily
driven
by
portable,
distributed,
ubiquitous
sources.
Here,
we
report
a
contact-electrification-activated
at
femtojoule
energy.
Upon
the
contact-electrification
effect,
induced
triboelectric
signals
activate
ion-gel-gated
MoS
2
postsynaptic
transistor,
endowing
adaptive
capacity
carry
out
spatiotemporal
recognition/sensation
on
external
stimuli
(e.g.,
displacements,
pressures
touch
patterns).
The
decay
time
of
device
is
in
range
memory
stage.
energy
dissipation
afferents
significantly
reduced
11.9
fJ
per
spike.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
be
capable
recognizing
information
patterns.
This
work
great
significance
for
construction
next-generation
network,
self-powered
biomimetic
intelligent
interactive
equipment.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(28)
Published: June 5, 2020
Abstract
Inspired
by
the
photosynthesis
process
of
natural
plants,
multifunctional
transistors
based
on
biomaterial
chlorophyll
and
organic
semiconductors
(OSCs)
are
reported.
Functions
as
photodetectors
(PDs)
light‐stimulated
synaptic
(LSSTs)
can
be
switched
gate
voltage.
As
PDs,
devices
exhibit
ultrahigh
photoresponsivity
up
to
2
×
10
6
A
W
−1
,
detectivity
15
Jones,
I
photo
/
dark
ratio
2.7
which
make
them
among
best
reported
PDs.
LSSTs,
important
functions
similar
biological
synapses
demonstrated,
together
with
a
dynamic
learning
forgetting
image‐processing
function.
Significantly,
benefiting
from
photosensitivity
chlorophyll,
lowest
operating
voltage
energy
consumption
LSSTs
−5
V
0.25
fJ,
respectively.
The
also
high
flexibility
long‐term
air
stability.
This
work
provides
new
guide
for
developing
electronics
biomaterials.