NPG Asia Materials,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Март 8, 2021
Electrospun
nanofibers
have
received
considerable
attention
in
the
field
of
soft
electronics
owing
to
their
promising
advantages
and
superior
properties
flexibility
and/or
stretchability,
conductivity,
transparency;
furthermore,
one-dimensional
nanostructure,
high
surface
area,
diverse
fibrous
morphologies
are
also
desirable.
Herein,
we
provide
an
overview
electrospun
nanofiber-based
electronics.
A
brief
introduction
unique
structure
nanofiber
materials
is
provided,
assembly
strategies
for
flexible/stretchable
highlighted.
We
then
summarize
latest
progress
design
fabrication
representative
electronic
devices
utilizing
nanofibers,
such
as
conductors,
sensors,
energy
harvesting
storage
devices,
transistors.
Finally,
a
conclusion
several
future
research
directions
proposed.
The
development
low-cost,
efficient,
large-scale
methods
fabricating
'soft'
electronics,
conducting
with
improved
increases
range
possible
applications.
Flexible
useful
foldable
displays,
healthcare
monitoring,
artificial
skins
implantable
bioelectronics.
One
approach
these
construct
them
from
conductive
nanofibers.
Takao
Someya
University
Tokyo
colleagues
review
recent
advances
constructing
using
technique
called
electrospinning.
Electrospinning
works
by
drawing
molten
material
through
nozzle
into
electric
produce
strands
much
finer
than
human
hair.
authors
various
assembling
flexible
stretchable
transistors,
components
storage.
This
introduce
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(6), С. 5211 - 5295
Опубликована: Март 9, 2023
Humans
rely
increasingly
on
sensors
to
address
grand
challenges
and
improve
quality
of
life
in
the
era
digitalization
big
data.
For
ubiquitous
sensing,
flexible
are
developed
overcome
limitations
conventional
rigid
counterparts.
Despite
rapid
advancement
bench-side
research
over
last
decade,
market
adoption
remains
limited.
To
ease
expedite
their
deployment,
here,
we
identify
bottlenecks
hindering
maturation
propose
promising
solutions.
We
first
analyze
achieving
satisfactory
sensing
performance
for
real-world
applications
then
summarize
issues
compatible
sensor-biology
interfaces,
followed
by
brief
discussions
powering
connecting
sensor
networks.
Issues
en
route
commercialization
sustainable
growth
sector
also
analyzed,
highlighting
environmental
concerns
emphasizing
nontechnical
such
as
business,
regulatory,
ethical
considerations.
Additionally,
look
at
future
intelligent
sensors.
In
proposing
a
comprehensive
roadmap,
hope
steer
efforts
towards
common
goals
guide
coordinated
development
strategies
from
disparate
communities.
Through
collaborative
efforts,
scientific
breakthroughs
can
be
made
sooner
capitalized
betterment
humanity.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
7(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2020
The
rapid
development
of
information
technology
has
led
to
urgent
requirements
for
high
efficiency
and
ultralow
power
consumption.
In
the
past
few
decades,
neuromorphic
computing
drawn
extensive
attention
due
its
promising
capability
in
processing
massive
data
with
extremely
low
Here,
we
offer
a
comprehensive
review
on
emerging
artificial
devices
their
applications.
light
inner
physical
processes,
classify
into
nine
major
categories
discuss
respective
strengths
weaknesses.
We
will
show
that
anion/cation
migration-based
memristive
devices,
phase
change,
spintronic
synapses
have
been
quite
mature
possess
excellent
stability
as
memory
device,
yet
they
still
suffer
from
challenges
weight
updating
linearity
symmetry.
Meanwhile,
recently
developed
electrolyte-gated
synaptic
transistors
demonstrated
outstanding
energy
efficiency,
linearity,
symmetry,
but
scalability
need
be
optimized.
Other
structures,
such
ferroelectric,
metal–insulator
transition
based,
photonic,
purely
electronic
also
limitations
some
aspects,
therefore
leading
further
developing
high-performance
devices.
Additional
efforts
are
demanded
enhance
functionality
neurons
while
maintaining
relatively
cost
area
power,
it
significance
explore
intrinsic
neuronal
stochasticity
optimize
driving
capability,
etc.
Finally,
by
looking
correlations
between
operation
mechanisms,
material
systems,
device
performance,
provide
clues
future
selections,
designs,
integrations
neurons.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2019,
Номер
29(42)
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2019
Abstract
Simulating
biological
synapses
with
electronic
devices
is
a
re‐emerging
field
of
research.
It
widely
recognized
as
the
first
step
in
hardware
building
brain‐like
computers
and
artificial
intelligent
systems.
Thus
far,
different
types
have
been
proposed
to
mimic
synaptic
functions.
Among
them,
transistor‐based
advantages
good
stability,
relatively
controllable
testing
parameters,
clear
operation
mechanism,
can
be
constructed
from
variety
materials.
In
addition,
they
perform
concurrent
learning,
which
weight
update
performed
without
interrupting
signal
transmission
process.
Synergistic
control
one
device
also
implemented
synapse,
opens
up
possibility
developing
robust
neuron
networks
significantly
fewer
neural
elements.
These
unique
features
make
them
more
suitable
for
emulating
functions
than
other
devices.
However,
development
still
its
very
early
stages.
Herein,
this
article
presents
review
recent
advances
order
give
guideline
future
implementation
transistors.
The
main
challenges
research
directions
are
presented.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
33(19)
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2020
Abstract
Soft
robotics
inspired
by
the
movement
of
living
organisms,
with
excellent
adaptability
and
accuracy
for
accomplishing
tasks,
are
highly
desirable
efficient
operations
safe
interactions
human.
With
emerging
wearable
electronics,
higher
tactility
skin
affinity
pursued
user‐friendly
human–robot
interactions.
Fabrics
interlocked
fibers
perform
traditional
static
functions
such
as
warming,
protection,
fashion.
Recently,
dynamic
fabrics
favorable
to
deliver
active
stimulus
responses
sensing
actuating
abilities
soft‐robots
wearables.
First,
responsive
mechanisms
fiber/fabric
actuators
their
performances
under
various
external
stimuli
reviewed.
Fiber/yarn‐based
artificial
muscles
manipulation
assistance
in
human
motion
discussed,
well
smart
clothes
improving
perception.
Second,
geometric
designs,
fabrications,
mechanisms,
fibers/fabrics
energy
harvesting
from
body
environments
summarized.
Effective
integration
between
electronic
components
garments,
skin,
organisms
is
illustrated,
presenting
multifunctional
platforms
self‐powered
potential
biomedicine.
Lastly,
relationships
robotic/wearable
stimuli,
together
challenges
possible
routes
revolutionizing
robotic
wearables
this
new
era
proposed.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2019,
Номер
32(15)
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2019
Flexible
neuromorphic
electronics
that
emulate
biological
neuronal
systems
constitute
a
promising
candidate
for
next-generation
wearable
computing,
soft
robotics,
and
neuroprosthetics.
For
realization,
with
the
achievement
of
simple
synaptic
behaviors
in
single
device,
construction
artificial
synapses
various
functions
sensing
responding
integrated
to
mimic
complicated
sensing,
is
prerequisite.
Artificial
have
learning
ability
can
perceive
react
events
real
world;
these
abilities
expand
applications
toward
health
monitoring
cybernetic
devices
future
Internet
Things.
To
demonstrate
flexible
successfully,
it
essential
develop
nerves
replicating
functionalities
counterparts
satisfying
requirements
constructing
elements
such
as
flexibility,
low
power
consumption,
high-density
integration,
biocompatibility.
Here,
progress
addressed,
from
basic
backgrounds
including
characteristics,
device
structures,
mechanisms
nerves,
Finally,
research
directions
are
suggested
this
emerging
area.
Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
380(6646), С. 735 - 742
Опубликована: Май 18, 2023
Artificial
skin
that
simultaneously
mimics
sensory
feedback
and
mechanical
properties
of
natural
holds
substantial
promise
for
next-generation
robotic
medical
devices.
However,
achieving
such
a
biomimetic
system
can
seamlessly
integrate
with
the
human
body
remains
challenge.
Through
rational
design
engineering
material
properties,
device
structures,
architectures,
we
realized
monolithic
soft
prosthetic
electronic
(e-skin).
It
is
capable
multimodal
perception,
neuromorphic
pulse-train
signal
generation,
closed-loop
actuation.
With
trilayer,
high-permittivity
elastomeric
dielectric,
achieved
low
subthreshold
swing
comparable
to
polycrystalline
silicon
transistors,
operation
voltage,
power
consumption,
medium-scale
circuit
integration
complexity
stretchable
organic
Our
e-skin
biological
sensorimotor
loop,
whereby
solid-state
synaptic
transistor
elicits
stronger
actuation
when
stimulus
increasing
pressure
applied.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
33(19)
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2020
Abstract
Skin
is
the
largest
organ,
with
functionalities
of
protection,
regulation,
and
sensation.
The
emulation
human
skin
via
flexible
stretchable
electronics
gives
rise
to
electronic
(e‐skin),
which
has
realized
artificial
sensation
other
functions
that
cannot
be
achieved
by
conventional
electronics.
To
date,
tremendous
progress
been
made
in
data
acquisition
transmission
for
e‐skin
systems,
while
implementation
perception
within
is,
sensory
processing,
still
its
infancy.
Integrating
functionality
into
a
sensing
system,
namely
perception,
critical
endow
current
systems
higher
intelligence.
Here,
recent
design
fabrication
devices
summarized,
challenges
prospects
are
discussed.
strategies
implementing
utilize
either
silicon‐based
circuits
or
novel
computing
such
as
memristive
synaptic
transistors,
enable
surpass
skin,
distributed,
low‐latency,
energy‐efficient
information‐processing
ability.
In
future,
would
new
enabling
technology
construct
next‐generation
intelligent
advanced
applications,
robotic
surgery,
rehabilitation,
prosthetics.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2020
Abstract
Neuromorphic
computing
based
on
spikes
offers
great
potential
in
highly
efficient
paradigms.
Recently,
several
hardware
implementations
of
spiking
neural
networks
traditional
complementary
metal-oxide
semiconductor
technology
or
memristors
have
been
developed.
However,
an
interface
(called
afferent
nerve
biology)
with
the
environment,
which
converts
analog
signal
from
sensors
into
networks,
is
yet
to
be
demonstrated.
Here
we
propose
and
experimentally
demonstrate
artificial
reliable
NbO
x
Mott
for
first
time.
The
frequency
proportional
stimuli
intensity
before
encountering
noxiously
high
stimuli,
then
starts
reduce
at
inflection
point.
Using
this
nerve,
further
build
a
power-free
mechanoreceptor
system
passive
piezoelectric
device
as
tactile
sensor.
experimental
results
indicate
that
our
promising
constructing
self-aware
neurorobotics
future.
Nature Reviews Methods Primers,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
1(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2021
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.
Synapses
are
essential
to
the
transmission
of
nervous
signals.
Synaptic
plasticity
allows
changes
in
synaptic
strength
that
make
a
brain
capable
learning
from
experience.
During
development
neuromorphic
electronics,
great
efforts
have
been
made
design
and
fabricate
electronic
devices
emulate
synapses.
Three-terminal
artificial
synapses
merits
concurrently
transmitting
signals
learning.
Inorganic
organic
mimicked
Optoelectronic
photonic
prospective
benefits
low
electrical
energy
loss,
high
bandwidth,
mechanical
robustness.
These
provide
new
opportunities
for
systems
can
use
parallel
processing
manipulate
datasets
real
time.
also
used
build
sensory
systems.
Here,
recent
progress
application
three-terminal
is
reviewed.