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.
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.
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.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(52)
Published: Nov. 9, 2020
Abstract
The
human
brain
is
a
sophisticated,
high‐performance
biocomputer
that
processes
multiple
complex
tasks
in
parallel
with
high
efficiency
and
remarkably
low
power
consumption.
Scientists
have
long
been
pursuing
an
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
can
rival
the
brain.
Spiking
neural
networks
based
on
neuromorphic
computing
platforms
simulate
architecture
information
processing
of
intelligent
brain,
providing
new
insights
for
building
AIs.
rapid
development
materials
engineering,
device
physics,
chip
integration,
neuroscience
has
led
to
exciting
progress
goal
overcoming
von
Neumann
bottleneck.
Herein,
fundamental
knowledge
related
structures
working
principles
neurons
synapses
biological
nervous
system
reviewed.
An
overview
then
provided
hardware
systems,
from
spike‐based
platforms.
It
hoped
this
review
will
shed
light
evolution
brain‐like
computing.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: July 7, 2020
Abstract
As
a
key
building
block
of
biological
cortex,
neurons
are
powerful
information
processing
units
and
can
achieve
highly
complex
nonlinear
computations
even
in
individual
cells.
Hardware
implementation
artificial
with
similar
capability
is
great
significance
for
the
construction
intelligent,
neuromorphic
systems.
Here,
we
demonstrate
an
neuron
based
on
NbO
x
volatile
memristor
that
not
only
realizes
traditional
all-or-nothing,
threshold-driven
spiking
spatiotemporal
integration,
but
also
enables
dynamic
logic
including
XOR
function
linearly
separable
multiplicative
gain
modulation
among
different
dendritic
inputs,
therefore
surpassing
neuronal
functions
described
by
simple
point
model.
A
monolithically
integrated
4
×
fully
memristive
neural
network
consisting
nonvolatile
TaO
synapses
single
crossbar
array
experimentally
demonstrated,
showing
pattern
recognition
through
online
learning
using
simplified
δ-rule
coincidence
detection,
which
paves
way
bio-inspired
intelligent
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
31(4)
Published: Nov. 20, 2020
Memristors
have
emerged
as
key
candidates
for
beyond-von-Neumann
neuromorphic
or
in-memory
computing
owing
to
the
feasibility
of
their
ultrahigh-density
three-dimensional
integration
and
ultralow
energy
consumption.
A
memristor
is
generally
a
two-terminal
electronic
element
with
conductance
that
varies
nonlinearly
external
electric
stimuli
can
be
remembered
when
power
turned
off.
As
an
alternative,
light
used
tune
memconductance
endow
combination
advantages
both
photonics
electronics.
Both
increases
decreases
in
optically
induced
been
realized
different
memristors;
however,
reversible
tuning
same
device
remains
considerable
challenge
severely
restricts
development
optoelectronic
memristors.
Here
we
describe
all-optically
controlled
(AOC)
analog
reversibly
tunable
over
continuous
range
by
varying
only
wavelength
controlling
light.
Our
based
on
relatively
mature
semiconductor
material
InGaZnO
(IGZO)
mechanism
light-induced
electron
trapping
detrapping.
We
demonstrate
spike-timing-dependent
plasticity
(STDP)
learning
our
device,
indicating
its
potential
applications
AOC
spiking
neural
networks
(SNNs)
highly
efficient
computing.
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Nov. 6, 2020
Neuromorphic
computing
can
potentially
solve
the
von
Neumann
bottleneck
of
current
mainstream
because
it
excels
at
self‐adaptive
learning
and
highly
parallel
consumes
much
less
energy.
Synaptic
devices
that
mimic
biological
synapses
are
critical
building
blocks
for
neuromorphic
computing.
Inspired
by
recent
progress
in
optogenetics
visual
sensing,
light
has
been
increasingly
incorporated
into
synaptic
devices.
This
paves
way
to
optoelectronic
with
a
series
advantages
such
as
wide
bandwidth,
negligible
resistance–capacitance
(RC)
delay
power
loss,
global
regulation
multiple
Herein,
basic
functionalities
introduced.
All
kinds
then
discussed
categorizing
them
optically
stimulated
devices,
assisted
optical
output.
Existing
practical
scenarios
application
also
presented.
Finally,
perspectives
on
development
future
outlined.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 10, 2023
Nowadays,
the
soar
of
photovoltaic
performance
perovskite
solar
cells
has
set
off
a
fever
in
study
metal
halide
materials.
The
excellent
optoelectronic
properties
and
defect
tolerance
feature
allow
to
be
employed
wide
variety
applications.
This
article
provides
holistic
review
over
current
progress
future
prospects
materials
representative
promising
applications,
including
traditional
devices
(solar
cells,
light-emitting
diodes,
photodetectors,
lasers),
cutting-edge
technologies
terms
neuromorphic
(artificial
synapses
memristors)
pressure-induced
emission.
highlights
fundamentals,
remaining
challenges
for
each
application,
aiming
provide
comprehensive
overview
development
status
navigation
research
devices.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
30(50)
Published: Sept. 11, 2020
Abstract
Traditional
von
Neumann
computing
architecture
with
separated
computation
and
storage
units
has
already
impeded
the
data
processing
performance
energy
efficiency,
calling
for
emerging
neuromorphic
electronic
optical
devices
systems
which
can
mimic
human
brain
to
shift
this
paradigm.
Material‐level
innovation
become
key
component
revolution
of
information
technology.
Chalcogenide
phase‐change
material
(PCM)
as
a
well‐acknowledged
data‐storage
medium
is
promising
candidate
tackle
challenge.
In
review,
use
PCMs
implement
artificial
neurons
synapses
from
both
respects
discussed,
in
particular,
structure–property
physics
transition
dynamics
that
enable
such
brain‐inspired
in‐memory
applications
are
emphasized.
Recent
advances
on
atomic‐level
amorphous
crystalline
structures,
mechanisms,
materials
optimization
design,
neural
synaptic
devices,
chips,
systems,
well
future
opportunities
PCMs,
summarized
discussed.
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.