Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(7)
Published: Jan. 12, 2022
The
retina,
the
most
crucial
unit
of
human
visual
perception
system,
combines
sensing
with
wavelength
selectivity
and
signal
preprocessing.
Incorporating
energy
conversion
into
these
superior
neurobiological
features
to
generate
core
signals
directly
from
incoming
light
under
various
conditions
is
essential
for
artificial
optoelectronic
synapses
emulate
biological
processing
in
real
retina.
Herein,
self-powered
that
can
selectively
detect
preprocess
ultraviolet
(UV)
are
presented,
which
benefit
high-quality
organic
asymmetric
heterojunctions
ultrathin
molecular
semiconducting
crystalline
films,
intrinsic
heterogeneous
interfaces,
typical
photovoltaic
properties.
These
devices
exhibit
diverse
synaptic
behaviors,
such
as
excitatory
postsynaptic
current,
paired-pulse
facilitation,
high-pass
filtering
characteristics,
successfully
reproduce
unique
connectivity
among
sensory
neurons.
zero-power
optical-sensing
operations
further
facilitate
a
demonstration
image
sharpening.
Additionally,
charge
transfer
at
heterojunction
interface
be
modulated
by
tuning
gate
voltage
achieve
multispectral
ranging
UV
near-infrared
region.
Therefore,
this
work
sheds
new
on
more
advanced
retinomorphic
systems
post-Moore
era.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(18)
Published: March 4, 2022
Photosynaptic
organic
field-effect
transistors
(OFETs)
represent
a
viable
pathway
to
develop
bionic
optoelectronics.
However,
the
high
operating
voltage
and
current
of
traditional
photosynaptic
OFETs
lead
huge
energy
consumption
greater
than
that
real
biological
synapses,
hindering
their
further
development
in
new-generation
visual
prosthetics
artificial
perception
systems.
Here,
fully
solution-printed
OFET
(FSP-OFET)
with
substantial
reduction
is
reported,
where
source
Schottky
barrier
introduced
regulate
charge-carrier
injection,
which
operates
fundamentally
different
mechanism
from
devices.
The
FSP-OFET
not
only
significantly
lowers
working
but
also
provides
extraordinary
neuromorphic
light-perception
capabilities.
Consequently,
successfully
emulates
nervous
responses
external
light
stimuli
ultralow
0.07-34
fJ
per
spike
short-term
plasticity
0.41-19.87
long-term
plasticity,
both
approaching
efficiency
synapses
(1-100
fJ).
Moreover,
an
optic-neural
network
made
8
×
array
on
flexible
substrate
shows
excellent
image
recognition
reinforcement
abilities
at
low
cost.
designed
offers
opportunity
realize
photonic
functionality
extremely
dissipation.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(23), P. 13796 - 13865
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Efforts
to
design
devices
emulating
complex
cognitive
abilities
and
response
processes
of
biological
systems
have
long
been
a
coveted
goal.
Recent
advancements
in
flexible
electronics,
mirroring
human
tissue's
mechanical
properties,
hold
significant
promise.
Artificial
neuron
devices,
hinging
on
artificial
synapses,
bioinspired
sensors,
actuators,
are
meticulously
engineered
mimic
the
systems.
However,
this
field
is
its
infancy,
requiring
substantial
groundwork
achieve
autonomous
with
intelligent
feedback,
adaptability,
tangible
problem-solving
capabilities.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
recent
devices.
It
starts
fundamental
principles
synaptic
explores
sensory
systems,
integrating
synapses
sensors
replicate
all
five
senses.
A
systematic
presentation
nervous
follows,
designed
emulate
system
functions.
The
also
discusses
potential
applications
outlines
existing
challenges,
offering
insights
into
future
prospects.
We
aim
for
illuminate
burgeoning
inspiring
further
innovation
captivating
area
research.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(32)
Published: April 21, 2023
Abstract
Neuromorphic
visual
system
with
image
perception,
memory,
and
preprocessing
functions
is
expected
to
simulate
basic
features
of
the
human
retina.
Organic
optoelectronic
synaptic
transistors
emulating
biological
synapses
may
be
promising
candidates
for
constructing
neural
morphological
system.
However,
sensing
wavelength
range
organic
usually
limits
their
potential
in
artificial
multispectral
perception.
Here,
retina‐inspired
that
present
broadband
responses
covering
ultraviolet,
visible,
near‐infrared
regions
are
demonstrated,
which
leverage
wide‐range
photoresponsive
charge
trapping
layer
heterostructure
formed
between
PbS
quantum
dots
semiconductor.
Simplified
neuromorphic
arrays
developed
comprehensive
functions.
Benefitting
from
flexibility
semiconductor
layers,
a
flexible
array
can
fabricated,
having
an
ultralow
power
consumption
0.55
fJ
per
event
under
low
operating
voltage
−0.01
V.
More
significantly,
accelerating
effect
observed
wide
even
beyond
perception
system,
due
gate‐adjustable
plasticity.
These
devices
highly
implementing
systems
increasing
processing
efficiency,
promoting
development
vision.
Advanced Electronic Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(2)
Published: Oct. 25, 2022
Abstract
The
memristor
is
a
resistive
switch
where
its
state
programable
based
on
the
applied
voltage
or
current.
Memristive
devices
are
thus
capable
of
storing
and
computing
information
simultaneously,
breaking
Von
Neumann
bottleneck.
Since
first
nanomemristor
made
by
Hewlett‐Packard
in
2008,
advances
so
far
have
enabled
nanostructured,
low‐power,
high‐durability
that
exhibit
superior
performance
over
conventional
CMOS
devices.
Herein,
development
memristors
different
physical
mechanisms
reviewed.
In
particular,
device
stability,
integration
density,
power
consumption,
switching
speed,
retention,
endurance
memristors,
crucial
for
neuromorphic
computing,
discussed
detail.
An
overview
various
neural
networks
with
focus
building
memristor‐based
spike
network
system
then
provided.
Finally,
existing
issues
challenges
implementing
such
systems
analyzed,
an
outlook
brain‐like
proposed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
Abstract
Confronted
by
the
difficulties
of
von
Neumann
bottleneck
and
memory
wall,
traditional
computing
systems
are
gradually
inadequate
for
satisfying
demands
future
data‐intensive
applications.
Recently,
memristors
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
advanced
in‐memory
neuromorphic
computing,
which
pave
one
way
breaking
through
dilemma
current
architecture.
Till
now,
varieties
functional
materials
been
developed
constructing
high‐performance
memristors.
Herein,
review
focuses
on
emerging
2D
MXene
materials‐based
First,
mainstream
synthetic
strategies
characterization
methods
MXenes
introduced.
Second,
different
types
MXene‐based
memristive
their
widely
adopted
switching
mechanisms
overviewed.
Third,
recent
progress
data
storage,
artificial
synapses,
logic
circuits
is
comprehensively
summarized.
Finally,
challenges,
development
trends,
perspectives
discussed,
aiming
to
provide
guidelines
preparation
novel
more
engaging
information
technology
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(33)
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Artificial
neuromorphic
devices
can
emulate
dendric
integration,
axonal
parallel
transmission,
along
with
superior
energy
efficiency
in
facilitating
efficient
information
processing,
offering
enormous
potential
for
wearable
electronics.
However,
integrating
such
circuits
into
textiles
to
achieve
biomimetic
perception,
and
control
motion
feedback
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Here,
we
engineer
quasi-solid-state
iontronic
synapse
fiber
(ISF)
comprising
photoresponsive
TiO
2
,
ion
storage
Co-MoS
an
transport
layer.
The
resulting
ISF
achieves
inherent
short-term
synaptic
plasticity,
femtojoule-range
consumption,
the
ability
transduce
chemical/optical
signals.
Multiple
ISFs
are
interwoven
synthetic
neural
fabric,
allowing
simultaneous
propagation
of
distinct
optical
signals
transmitting
information.
Importantly,
IFSs
multiple
input
electrodes
exhibit
spatiotemporal
integration.
As
proof
concept,
textile-based
multiplexing
sensorimotor
system
is
constructed
connect
fibers
artificial
muscles,
enabling
preneuronal
sensing
postneuronal
output
coordinated
motor
muscles.
proposed
holds
promise
electronics,
soft
robotics,
biomedical
engineering.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(23)
Published: March 27, 2023
Neuromorphic
electronics,
being
inspired
by
how
the
brain
works,
hold
great
promise
to
successful
implementation
of
smart
artificial
systems.
Among
several
neuromorphic
hardware
issues,
a
robust
device
functionality
under
extreme
temperature
is
particular
importance
for
practical
applications.
Given
that
organic
memristors
synapse
applications
are
demonstrated
room
temperature,
achieving
performance
at
extremely
low
or
high
still
utterly
challenging.
In
this
work,
issue
addressed
tuning
solution-based
polymeric
memristor.
The
optimized
memristor
demonstrates
reliable
both
cryogenic
and
high-temperature
environments.
unencapsulated
shows
memristive
response
test
ranging
from
77
573
K.
Utilizing
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
time-of-flight
secondary-ion
mass
spectrometry
(ToF-SIMS)
depth
profiling,
working
mechanism
unveiled
comparing
compositional
profiles
fresh
written
memristors.
A
reversible
ion
migration
induced
an
applied
voltage
contributes
characteristic
switching
behavior
Herein,
achieved
temperatures
verified
will
remarkably
accelerate
development
in
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(51)
Published: June 7, 2023
Abstract
Neuromorphic
computing
has
been
attracting
ever‐increasing
attention
due
to
superior
energy
efficiency,
with
great
promise
promote
the
next
wave
of
artificial
general
intelligence
in
post‐Moore
era.
Current
approaches
are,
however,
broadly
designed
for
stationary
and
unitary
assignments,
thus
encountering
reluctant
interconnections,
power
consumption,
data‐intensive
that
domain.
Reconfigurable
neuromorphic
computing,
an
on‐demand
paradigm
inspired
by
inherent
programmability
brain,
can
maximally
reallocate
finite
resources
perform
proliferation
reproducibly
brain‐inspired
functions,
highlighting
a
disruptive
framework
bridging
gap
between
different
primitives.
Although
relevant
research
flourished
diverse
materials
devices
novel
mechanisms
architectures,
precise
overview
remains
blank
urgently
desirable.
Herein,
recent
strides
along
this
pursuit
are
systematically
reviewed
from
material,
device,
integration
perspectives.
At
material
device
level,
one
comprehensively
conclude
dominant
reconfigurability,
categorized
into
ion
migration,
carrier
phase
transition,
spintronics,
photonics.
Integration‐level
developments
reconfigurable
also
exhibited.
Finally,
perspective
on
future
challenges
is
discussed,
definitely
expanding
its
horizon
scientific
communities.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(2)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
The
continuous
growth
in
artificial
intelligence
and
high-performance
computing
has
necessitated
the
development
of
efficient
optoelectronic
synapses
crucial
for
neuromorphic
(NC).
Ga2O3
is
an
emerging
wide-bandgap
semiconductor
with
high
deep
ultraviolet
absorption,
tunable
persistent
photoconductivity,
excellent
stability
toward
electric
fields,
making
it
a
promising
component
synapses.
Currently
reported
often
suffer
from
complex
fabrication
processes
potential
room
improvement
due
to
plasticity.
To
address
issue
low
device
plasticity
practical
application
scenarios,
we
present
amorphous
(α-GaOx)
flexible
synapse.
This
synapse
modulates
light
stimulus
signals
using
electron/oxygen
vacancies
optical
stimulation
operates
as
visual
storage
information
processing.
We
investigate
synapses'
by
controlling
number
oxygen
via
plasma
treatment
method
demonstrate
its
effective
three-layer
backpropagation
neural
network
handwritten
digit
classification.
Under
same
conditions,
synaptic
weight
samples
treated
Ar
exhibits
higher
rate
change,
current
levels
increasing
2–3
orders
magnitude,
achieving
greater
improved
achieved
accuracy
93.34%/94%,
demonstrating
their
solutions
insights
future
applications
NC
chips.