ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Neuromorphic
electronic
devices
mimicking
the
structure
and
functionality
of
biological
counterparts
have
shown
promising
applications
in
biorealistic
computing
bioelectronic
interfaces.
However,
current
neuromorphic
systems
comprising
synapses
neurons
typically
exhibit
complex
integrated
structures
lack
chemically
mediated
characteristics,
hindering
them
from
direct
biointerfacing.
Here,
we
report
a
compact
artificial
synapse-neuron
module
(ASNM)
by
seamlessly
integrating
an
organic
electrochemical
synaptic
transistor
niobium
dioxide
Mott
memristor,
showing
plasticity
highly
stable
spiking
characteristics
(>1010
cycles).
Sodium
ions
dopamine
neurotransmitter
induce
short-term
long-term
transistors,
respectively,
thus
enabling
temporary
modulation
ASNM's
firing
frequency
bioplausible
range
(0–100
Hz).
Furthermore,
construct
neuromuscular
system
based
on
ASNM,
which
could
replicate
learning
processes
shooting
basketball.
These
results
demonstrate
that
our
ASNM
achieve
multiple
functionalities
including
sensing,
plasticity,
structure,
providing
way
for
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1583 - 1608
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
escalating
demand
for
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
the
internet
of
things
(IoTs),
and
energy-efficient
high-volume
data
processing
has
brought
need
innovative
solutions
to
forefront.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(37)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
Human–machine
interaction
(HMI)
technology
has
undergone
significant
advancements
in
recent
years,
enabling
seamless
communication
between
humans
and
machines.
Its
expansion
extended
into
various
emerging
domains,
including
human
healthcare,
machine
perception,
biointerfaces,
thereby
magnifying
the
demand
for
advanced
intelligent
technologies.
Neuromorphic
computing,
a
paradigm
rooted
nanoionic
devices
that
emulate
operations
architecture
of
brain,
emerged
as
powerful
tool
highly
efficient
information
processing.
This
paper
delivers
comprehensive
review
developments
device‐based
neuromorphic
computing
technologies
their
pivotal
role
shaping
next‐generation
HMI.
Through
detailed
examination
fundamental
mechanisms
behaviors,
explores
ability
memristors
ion‐gated
transistors
to
intricate
functions
neurons
synapses.
Crucial
performance
metrics,
such
reliability,
energy
efficiency,
flexibility,
biocompatibility,
are
rigorously
evaluated.
Potential
applications,
challenges,
opportunities
using
HMI
technologies,
discussed
outlooked,
shedding
light
on
fusion
with
Nature,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Abstract
Hardware
implementations
of
artificial
neural
networks
(ANNs)—the
most
advanced
which
are
made
millions
electronic
neurons
interconnected
by
hundreds
synapses—have
achieved
higher
energy
efficiency
than
classical
computers
in
some
small-scale
data-intensive
computing
tasks
1
.
State-of-the-art
neuromorphic
computers,
such
as
Intel’s
Loihi
2
or
IBM’s
NorthPole
3
,
implement
ANNs
using
bio-inspired
neuron-
and
synapse-mimicking
circuits
complementary
metal–oxide–semiconductor
(CMOS)
transistors,
at
least
18
per
neuron
six
synapse.
Simplifying
the
structure
size
these
two
building
blocks
would
enable
construction
more
sophisticated,
larger
energy-efficient
ANNs.
Here
we
show
that
a
single
CMOS
transistor
can
exhibit
synaptic
behaviours
if
biased
specific
(unconventional)
manner.
By
connecting
one
additional
series,
build
versatile
2-transistor-cell
exhibits
adjustable
neuro-synaptic
response
(which
named
random
access
memory
cell,
NS-RAM
cell).
This
performance
comes
with
yield
100%
an
ultra-low
device-to-device
variability,
owing
to
maturity
silicon
platform
used—no
materials
devices
alien
process
required.
These
results
represent
short-term
solution
for
implementation
efficient
opportunity
terms
circuit
design
optimization
intelligence
applications.
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(11)
Published: Aug. 16, 2023
Abstract
High
sensitivity
and
fast
response
are
the
figures
of
merit
for
benchmarking
commercial
sensors.
Due
to
advantages
intrinsic
signal
amplification,
bionic
ability,
mechanical
flexibility,
electrochemical
transistors
(ECTs)
have
recently
gained
increasing
popularity
in
constructing
various
In
current
work,
we
proposed
a
pulse‐driven
synaptic
ECT
supersensitive
ultrafast
biosensors.
By
pulsing
presynaptic
input
(drain
bias,
V
D
)
setting
modulation
potential
(gate
bias)
near
transconductance
intersection
(
G,i
),
ECT‐based
pH
sensor
can
achieve
record
high
up
124
mV
−1
(almost
twice
Nernstian
limit,
59.2
an
time
as
low
8.75
ms
(7169
times
faster
than
potentiostatic
sensors,
62.73
s).
The
sensing
strategy
effectively
eliminate
fluctuation
issue
during
calibration
process
significantly
reduce
power
consumption.
Besides,
most
sensitive
working
point
at
has
been
elaborately
figured
out
through
series
detailed
mathematical
derivations,
which
is
great
significance
provide
higher
with
quasi‐nonfluctuating
amplification
capability.
transistor
paired
optimized
operating
gate
offers
new
paradigm
standardizing
commercializing
high‐performance
image
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 3, 2024
In
the
era
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
there
is
a
growing
interest
in
replicating
human
sensory
perception.
Selective
and
sensitive
bio-inspired
receptors
with
synaptic
plasticity
have
recently
gained
significant
attention
developing
energy-efficient
AI
Various
their
applications
perception
are
reviewed
here.
The
critical
challenges
for
future
development
outlined,
emphasizing
need
innovative
solutions
to
overcome
hurdles
sensor
design,
integration,
scalability.
can
revolutionize
various
fields,
including
human-machine
interaction,
autonomous
systems,
medical
diagnostics,
environmental
monitoring,
industrial
optimization,
assistive
technologies.
As
advancements
sensing
continue
accelerate,
promise
creating
more
intelligent
adaptive
systems
becomes
increasingly
attainable,
marking
step
forward
evolution
human-like
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 5299 - 5338
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
showcases
the
diverse
functionalities
of
2D
materials
and
state-of-the-art
developments
in
device
structures,
working
principles,
design
strategies
materials,
integration
material-based
optoelectronic
synaptic
devices.
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 19, 2024
Abstract
In
the
era
of
big
data,
traditional
computing
architectures
face
limitations
in
handling
vast
amounts
data
owing
to
separate
processing
and
memory
units,
thus
causing
bottlenecks
high‐energy
consumption.
Inspired
by
human
brain's
information
exchange
mechanism,
neuromorphic
offers
a
promising
solution.
Resistive
random
access
devices,
particularly
those
with
bilayer
structures
like
Pt/TaO
x
/TiO
/TiN,
show
potential
for
their
simple
design,
low‐power
consumption,
compatibility
existing
technology.
This
study
investigates
synaptic
applications
/TiN
devices
computing.
The
unique
coexistence
nonfilamentary
filamentary
switching
device
enables
realization
reservoir
functions
artificial
nociceptors
synapses.
Additionally,
linkage
between
synapses
is
examined
based
on
injury‐enhanced
spike‐time‐dependent
plasticity
paradigms.
underscores
device's
computing,
providing
framework
simulating
nociceptors,
synapses,
learning
principles.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
To
achieve
cost‐effectiveness,
researchers
are
exploring
various
memristors
for
their
adaptation
in
neuromorphic
computing.
Recent
studies
have
focused
on
developing
versatile
functioning
singular
memristors,
such
as
those
involved
on‐receptor
computing,
which
integrates
sensory
functions
into
current
computing
paradigms.
Additionally,
adaptations
like
reservoir
being
investigated
systems.
In
this
study,
a
memristor
composed
of
stack
Ti/NbO
x
/Pt
layers
is
fabricated
to
explore
multifunctional
behaviors
within
single
memristor.
By
applying
bias
toward
the
top
Ti
electrode,
gradual
changes
with
volatile
features
demonstrated,
revealing
an
ion‐migration‐based
nonfilamentary
switching
Leveraging
functionality,
artificial
nociceptor
first
implemented,
demonstrating
key
biological
nociceptors
including
thresholding,
relaxation,
no‐adaptation,
and
sensitization.
Subsequently,
synapse
emulation
akin
brain
achieved
through
easy
conductance
potentiation
depression
diverse
functions,
enabling
mimic
learning
activities
spike
firing.
Lastly,
computational
applications
explored
by
adapting
edge
multi‐bit
expanding
memristor's
across
fields
behaviors.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(20)
Published: July 7, 2023
Abstract
Printed
electronics
including
large‐area
sensing,
wearables,
and
bioelectronic
systems
are
often
limited
to
simple
circuits
hence
it
remains
a
major
challenge
efficiently
store
data
perform
computational
tasks.
Memristors
can
be
considered
as
ideal
candidates
for
both
purposes.
Herein,
an
inkjet‐printed
memristor
is
demonstrated,
which
serve
digital
information
storage
device,
or
artificial
synapse
neuromorphic
circuits.
This
achieved
by
suitable
manipulation
of
the
ion
species
in
active
layer
device.
For
digital‐type
operation
resistive
switching
dominated
cation
movement
after
initial
electroforming
step.
It
allows
device
utilized
non‐volatile
memristor,
offers
high
endurance
over
12
672
cycles
uniformity
at
low
operating
voltages.
To
use
electroforming‐free,
interface‐based,
analog‐type
anion
migration
exploited
leads
volatile
switching.
An
important
figure
merits
such
short‐term
plasticity
with
close
biological
timescales
facilitation
(10–177
ms),
augmentation
(10s),
potentiation
(35
s).
Furthermore,
thoroughly
studied
regarding
its
metaplasticity
memory
formation.
Last
but
not
least,
shows
non‐linear
signal
integration
low‐frequency
filtering
capabilities,
renders
good
candidate
computing
architectures,
reservoir
computing.