Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(17)
Published: April 17, 2024
Design
of
hardware
based
on
biological
principles
neuronal
computation
and
plasticity
in
the
brain
is
a
leading
approach
to
realizing
energy-
sample-efficient
AI
learning
machines.
An
important
factor
selection
building
blocks
identification
candidate
materials
with
physical
properties
suitable
emulate
large
dynamic
ranges
varied
timescales
signaling.
Previous
work
has
shown
that
all-or-none
spiking
behavior
neurons
can
be
mimicked
by
threshold
switches
utilizing
material
phase
transitions.
Here,
we
demonstrate
devices
prototypical
metal-insulator-transition
material,
vanadium
dioxide
(VO
2
),
dynamically
controlled
access
continuum
intermediate
resistance
states.
Furthermore,
timescale
their
intrinsic
relaxation
configured
match
range
biologically
relevant
from
milliseconds
seconds.
We
exploit
these
device
three
aspects
analog
computation:
fast
(~1
ms)
soma
compartment,
slow
(~100
dendritic
ultraslow
s)
biochemical
signaling
involved
temporal
credit
assignment
for
recently
discovered
mechanism
one-shot
learning.
Simulations
show
an
artificial
neural
network
using
VO
control
agent
navigating
spatial
environment
learn
efficient
path
reward
up
fourfold
fewer
trials
than
standard
methods.
The
relaxations
described
our
study
may
engineered
variety
thermal,
electrical,
or
optical
stimuli,
suggesting
further
opportunities
neuromorphic
hardware.
A
brain-inspired
computing
paradigm
known
as
"neuromorphic
computing"
seeks
to
replicate
the
information
processing
processes
of
biological
neural
systems
in
order
create
that
are
effective,
low-power,
and
adaptable.
Spiking
networks
(SNNs)
based
on
a
single
device
at
forefront
computing,
which
aims
mimic
powers
human
brain.
Neuromorphic
devices,
enable
hardware
implementation
artificial
(ANNs),
heart
neuromorphic
computing.
These
devices
dynamics
functions
neurons
synapses.
This
mini-review
assesses
latest
advancements
with
an
emphasis
small,
energy-efficient
synapses
neurons.
Key
like
spike-timing-dependent
plasticity,
multistate
storage,
dynamic
filtering
demonstrated
by
variety
single-device
models,
such
memristors,
transistors,
magnetic
ferroelectric
devices.
The
integrate-and-fire
(IF)
neuron
is
key
model
these
because
it
allows
for
mathematical
analysis
while
successfully
capturing
aspects
processing.
review
examines
potential
SNNs
scalable,
low-power
applications,
highlighting
both
benefits
constraints
implementing
them
architectures.
highlights
increasing
importance
creation
flexible
cognitive
Physical Review Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: March 18, 2025
Neuron
spiking
constitutes
the
central
information
node
in
neural
networks.
Nanoscale
fluidic
pores
with
rectification
and
hysteresis
provide
opportunity
to
induce
voltage
oscillations
same
physical
principles
as
living
neurons.
We
establish
conditions
that
enable
self-sustained
limit-cycle
a
single
artificial
pore
channel
by
Hopf
bifurcation,
thus
providing
minimal
model
for
elementary
neuron.
On
nanochannel
contains
necessary
ingredients
capacitive
inductive
response
stationary
negative
resistance,
we
identify
range
of
parameters
where
occur.
These
results
crucial
guidelines
identifying
build
oscillating
nanopore
according
system's
geometrical,
electrical,
fluidic,
chemical
variables,
which
otherwise
could
be
overlooked,
since
relevant
parameter
region
producing
can
narrow.
Published
American
Physical
Society
2025
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(10)
Published: Nov. 5, 2023
Abstract
Brain‐inspired
neuromorphic
computing
has
been
developed
as
a
potential
candidate
for
solving
the
von
Neumann
bottleneck
of
traditional
systems.
2D
materials‐based
memristors
have
exponentially
investigated
promising
building
blocks
because
their
excellent
electrical
performance,
simple
structure,
and
small
device
scale.
However,
while
many
researchers
focused
on
looking
into
individual
artificial
devices
based
memristors,
only
few
studies
integration
neuron
synaptic
reported.
In
this
work,
both
volatile
nonvolatile
are
fabricated
by
using
hexagonal
boron
nitride
film
devices,
respectively.
The
leaky‐integrate‐and‐fire
performance
functions
(e.g.,
weight
plasticity
spike‐timing‐dependent
plasticity)
well
emulated
with
devices.
MNIST
image
classification
is
conducted
experimental
data.
For
first
time,
an
neuron‐synapse‐neuron
neural
network
physically
constructed
to
mimic
biological
networks.
connection
strength
modulation
experimentally
demonstrated
between
neurons
depending
conductance
state
synapse,
paving
way
development
large‐scale
hardware.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(32)
Published: July 3, 2024
The
pursuit
of
advanced
brain-inspired
electronic
devices
and
memory
technologies
has
led
to
explore
novel
materials
by
processing
multimodal
multilevel
tailored
conductive
properties
as
the
next
generation
semiconductor
platforms,
due
von
Neumann
architecture
limits.
Among
such
materials,
antimony
sulfide
(Sb
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(30), P. 9391 - 9398
Published: July 22, 2024
Reconfigurable
neuromorphic
computing
holds
promise
for
advancing
energy-efficient
neural
network
implementation
and
functional
versatility.
Previous
work
has
focused
on
emulating
specific
functions
rather
than
an
integrated
approach.
We
propose
all
two-dimensional
(2D)
material-based
heterostructure
capable
of
performing
multiple
operations
by
reconfiguring
output
terminals
in
response
to
stimuli.
Specifically,
our
device
can
synergistically
emulate
the
key
elements
synapse,
neuron,
dendrite,
which
play
important
interrelated
roles
information
processing.
Dendrites,
branches
that
receive
transmit
presynaptic
action
potentials,
possess
ability
nonlinearly
integrate
filter
incoming
signals.
The
proposed
allows
reconfiguration
between
different
operation
modes,
demonstrating
its
potential
diverse
tasks.
As
a
proof
concept,
we
show
perform
basic
Boolean
logic
functions.
This
highlights
applicability
complex
neural-network-based
processing
problems.
Our
approach
may
advance
development
versatile,
low-power
hardware.
Chemical Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Neurons,
which
are
made
of
biological
tissue,
exhibit
cognitive
properties
that
can
be
replicated
in
various
material
substrates.
To
create
brain-inspired
computational
artificial
systems,
we
construct
microscopic
electronic
neurons
mimic
natural
systems.
In
this
paper,
discuss
the
essential
and
device
needed
for
a
spiking
neuron,
characterized
using
impedance
spectroscopy
small
perturbation
equivalent
circuit
elements.
We
find
minimal
neuron
system
requires
capacitor,
chemical
inductor,
negative
resistance.
These
components
integrated
naturally
physical
response
device,
instead
built
from
separate
identify
structural
conditions
smooth
oscillations
depend
on
certain
dynamics
conducting
with
internal
state
variables.
variables
diverse
nature,
such
as
fluids,
solids,
or
ionic
organic
materials,
implying
functional
ways.
highlight
importance
detecting
Hopf
bifurcation,
critical
point
achieving
behavior,
through
spectral
features
impedance.
end,
provide
systematic
method
analysis
terms
characteristic
frequencies
obtained
methods.
Thus,
propose
methodology
to
quantify
devices
produce
dynamic
necessary
specific
sensory-cognitive
tasks.
By
replicating
it
may
possible
systems
enhanced
capabilities
information
processing,
pattern
recognition,
learning.
Additionally,
understanding
contribute
our
knowledge
how
function
interact
complex
neural
networks.
Overall,
paper
presents
novel
approach
toward
building
provides
insight
into
important
considerations
behavior
neurons.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Abstract
In
the
biological
nervous
system,
integration
and
cooperation
of
parallel
system
receptors,
neurons,
synapses
allow
efficient
detection
processing
intricate
disordered
external
information.
Such
systems
acquire
process
environmental
data
in
real‐time,
efficiently
handling
complex
tasks
with
minimal
energy
consumption.
Memristors
can
mimic
typical
by
implementing
key
features
neuronal
signal‐processing
functions
such
as
selective
adaption
leaky
integrate‐and‐fire
synaptic
plasticity
synapses.
External
stimuli
are
sensitively
detected
filtered
“artificial
receptors,”
encoded
into
spike
signals
via
neurons,”
integrated
stored
through
synapses.”
The
high
operational
speed,
low
power
consumption,
superior
scalability
memristive
devices
make
their
high‐performance
sensors
a
promising
approach
for
creating
artificial
sensory
systems.
These
extract
useful
from
large
volume
raw
data,
facilitating
real‐time
This
review
explores
recent
advances
memristor‐based
authors
begin
requirements
elements
then
present
an
in‐depth
demonstrated
devices.
Finally,
major
challenges
opportunities
development
discussed.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(29), P. 11701 - 11707
Published: July 10, 2023
Switchable
materials
have
attracted
enormous
interest
due
to
their
promising
applications
in
important
fields
such
as
sensing,
electronic
components,
and
information
storage.
Nevertheless,
obtaining
multifunctional
switching
is
still
a
problem
worth
investigating.
Herein,
by
incorporating
(Rac-,
L-,
D-2-amino-1-propanol)
the
templating
cation,
we
obtained
D-HTMPA)CdCl3
(HTMPA
=
1-hydroxy-N,
N,
N-trimethyl-2-propanaminium).
We
adopted
chiral
chemistry
strategy
that
causes
(Rac-HTMPA)CdCl3
central
symmetric
space
crystallize
group.
Based
on
modulation
of
homochiral
strategy,
(L-,
shows
dual
phasic
transition
at
269
326
K
switchable
second-harmonic
generation
response.
In
addition,
material
exhibit
stable
dielectric
(SHG)
switches.
This
work
provides
an
approach
exploring
materials.
Nano Convergence,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Memristors
have
attracted
increasing
attention
due
to
their
tremendous
potential
accelerate
data-centric
computing
systems.
The
dynamic
reconfiguration
of
memristive
devices
in
response
external
electrical
stimuli
can
provide
highly
desirable
novel
functionalities
for
applications
when
compared
with
conventional
complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor
(CMOS)-based
devices.
Those
most
intensively
studied
and
extensively
reviewed
memristors
the
literature
so
far
been
filamentary
type
memristors,
which
typically
exhibit
a
relatively
large
variability
from
device
switching
cycle
cycle.
On
other
hand,
filament-free
shown
better
uniformity
attractive
dynamical
properties,
enable
variety
new
paradigms
but
rarely
reviewed.
In
this
article,
wide
range
corresponding
are
Various
junction
structures,
principles
surveyed
discussed.
Furthermore,
we
introduce
recent
advances
different
schemes
demonstrations
based
on
non-filamentary
memristors.
This
Review
aims
present
valuable
insights
guidelines
regarding
key
computational
primitives
implementations
enabled
by
these