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Li D, Chen Y, Ren H, Tang Y, Zhang S, Wang Y, Xing L, Huang Q, Meng L, Zhu B. An Active-Matrix Synaptic Phototransistor Array for In-Sensor Spectral Processing. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2406401. [PMID: 39166499 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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The human retina perceives and preprocesses the spectral information of incident light, enabling fast image recognition and efficient chromatic adaptation. In comparison, it is reluctant to implement parallel spectral preprocessing and temporal information fusion in current complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors, requiring intricate circuitry, frequent data transmission, and color filters. Herein, an active-matrix synaptic phototransistor array (AMSPA) is developed based on organic/inorganic semiconductor heterostructures. The AMSPA provides wavelength-dependent, bidirectional photoresponses, enabling dynamic imaging and in-sensor spectral preprocessing functions. Specifically, near-infrared light induces inhibitory photoresponse while UV light results in exhibitory photoresponse. With rational structural design of the organic/inorganic hybrid heterostructures, the current dynamic range of phototransistor is improved to over 90 dB. Finally, a 32 × 64 AMSPA (128 pixels per inch) is demonstrated with one-switch-transistor and one-synaptic phototransistor (1-T-1-PT) structure, achieving spatial chromatic enhancement and temporal trajectory imaging. These results reveal the feasibility of AMSPA for constructing artificial vision systems.
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- Dingwei Li
- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Hangzhou, 311421, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Hangzhou, 311421, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Hangzhou, 311421, China
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- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Hangzhou, 311421, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Hangzhou, 311421, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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Zhao W, Lin Z, Chen H, Xu S, Chen E, Guo T, Ye Y, Chen H. Perovskite-Doped Modulated Color-Selective Photosynaptic Transistors for Target Object Recognition. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:9937-9945. [PMID: 39092599 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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The processing of multicolor noisy images in visual neuromorphic devices requires selective absorption at specific wavelengths; however, it is difficult to achieve this because the spectral absorption range of the device is affected by the type of material. Surprisingly, the absorption range of perovskite materials can be adjusted by doping. Herein, a CdCl2 co-doped CsPbBr3 nanocrystal-based photosensitive synaptic transistor (PST) is reported. By decreasing the doping concentration, the response of the PST to short-wavelength light is gradually enhanced, and even weak light of 40 μW·cm-2 can be detected. Benefiting from the excellent color selectivity of the PST device, the device array is applied to feature extraction of target blue items and removal of red and green noise, which results in the recognition accuracy of 95% for the noisy MNIST data set. This work provides new ideas for the application of novel transistors integrating sensors and storage computing.
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- Wenxiao Zhao
- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Display, National & Local United Engineering Lab of Flat Panel Display Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350100, China
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Khan R, Rahman NU, Hayat MF, Ghernaout D, Salih AAM, Ashraf GA, Samad A, Mahmood MA, Rahman N, Sohail M, Iqbal S, Abdullaev S, Khan A. Unveiling cutting-edge developments: architectures and nanostructured materials for application in optoelectronic artificial synapses. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14589-14620. [PMID: 39011743 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00904e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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One possible result of low-level characteristics in the traditional von Neumann formulation system is brain-inspired photonics technology based on human brain idea. Optoelectronic neural devices, which are accustomed to imitating the sensory role of biological synapses by adjusting connection measures, can be used to fabricate highly reliable neurologically calculating devices. In this case, nanosized materials and device designs are attracting attention since they provide numerous potential benefits in terms of limited cool contact, rapid transfer fluidity, and the capture of photocarriers. In addition, the combination of classic nanosized photodetectors with recently generated digital synapses offers promising results in a variety of practical applications, such as data processing and computation. Herein, we present the progress in constructing improved optoelectronic synaptic devices that rely on nanomaterials, for example, 0-dimensional (quantum dots), 1-dimensional, and 2-dimensional composites, besides the continuously developing mixed heterostructures. Furthermore, the challenges and potential prospects linked with this field of study are discussed in this paper.
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- Rajwali Khan
- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates.
- Department of Physics, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, 2842, KP, Pakistan
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- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates.
- Department of Physics, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, 2842, KP, Pakistan
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Ha'il, PO Box 2440, Ha'il 81441, Saudi Arabia
- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Blida, PO Box 270, Blida 09000, Algeria
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Ha'il, PO Box 2440, Ha'il 81441, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al Neelain University, Khartoum 12702, Sudan
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- Department of Physics, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, 2842, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, 2842, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, 2842, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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- Senior Researcher, Engineering School, Central Asian University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Senior Researcher, Scientific and Innovation Department, Tashkent State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Dong L, Xue B, Wei G, Yuan S, Chen M, Liu Y, Su Y, Niu Y, Xu B, Wang P. Highly Promising 2D/1D BP-C/CNT Bionic Opto-Olfactory Co-Sensory Artificial Synapses for Multisensory Integration. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2403665. [PMID: 38828870 PMCID: PMC11304314 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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The development of high-performance artificial synaptic neuromorphic devices poses a significant challenge in the creation of biomimetic sensing neural systems that seamlessly integrate both sensory and computational functionalities. In pursuit of this objective, promising bionic opto-olfactory co-sensory artificial synapse devices are constructed utilizing the BP-C/CNT (2D/1D) hybrid filter membrane as the resistive layer. Experimental results demonstrated that the devices seamlessly integrated the light modulation, gas detection, and biological synaptic functions into a single device while addressing the challenge with separating artificial synaptic devices from sensors. These devices offered the following advantages: 1) Simulating visual synapses, they can effectively replicate fundamental synaptic functions under both electrical and optical stimulation. 2) By emulating olfactory synapse responses to specific gases, they can achieve ultra-low detection limits and rapid identification of ethanol and acetone gases. 3) They enable photo-olfactory co-sensing simulations that mimic synaptic function under light-modulated pulse conditions in distinct gas environments, facilitating the study of synaptic learning rules and Pavlovian responses. This work provides a pioneering approach for exploring highly stable 2D BP-based optoelectronics and advancing the development of biomimetic neural systems.
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- Liyan Dong
- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
- Shanxi‐Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical EngineeringTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
- Shanxi‐Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical EngineeringTaiyuan030024P. R. China
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- Xi 'an Key Laboratory of Compound Semiconductor Materials and DevicesSchool of Physics & Information ScienceShaanxi University of Science and TechnologyXi'an710021P. R. China
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Li P, Song H, Sa Z, Liu F, Wang M, Wang G, Wan J, Zang Z, Jiang J, Yang ZX. Tunable synaptic behaviors of solution-processed InGaO films for artificial visual systems. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024. [PMID: 39072692 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00396a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Due to their persistent photoconductivity, amorphous metal oxide thin films are promising for construction of artificial visual systems. In this work, large-scale, uniformly distributed amorphous InGaO thin films with an adjustable In/Ga ratio and thickness are prepared successfully by a low-cost environmentally friendly and easy-to-handle solution process for constructing artificial visual systems. With the increase of the In/Ga ratio and film thickness, the number of oxygen vacancies increases, along with the increase of post-synaptic current triggered by illumination, benefiting the transition of short-term plasticity to long-term plasticity. With an optimal In/Ga ratio and film thickness, the conductance response difference at a decay of 0 s between the 1st and the 10th views of a 5 × 5 array InGaO thin film transistor is up to 2.88 μA, along with an increase in the Idecay 30s/Idecay 0s ratio from 45.24% to 53.24%, resulting in a high image clarity and non-volatile artificial visual memory. Furthermore, a three-layer artificial vision network is constructed to evaluate the image recognition capability, exhibiting an accuracy of up to 91.32%. All results promise low-cost and easy-to-handle amorphous InGaO thin films for future visual information processing and image recognition.
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- Pengsheng Li
- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 2510100, China.
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Kumar D, Li H, Kumbhar DD, Rajbhar MK, Das UK, Syed AM, Melinte G, El-Atab N. Highly Efficient Back-End-of-Line Compatible Flexible Si-Based Optical Memristive Crossbar Array for Edge Neuromorphic Physiological Signal Processing and Bionic Machine Vision. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:238. [PMID: 38976105 PMCID: PMC11231128 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01456-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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The emergence of the Internet-of-Things is anticipated to create a vast market for what are known as smart edge devices, opening numerous opportunities across countless domains, including personalized healthcare and advanced robotics. Leveraging 3D integration, edge devices can achieve unprecedented miniaturization while simultaneously boosting processing power and minimizing energy consumption. Here, we demonstrate a back-end-of-line compatible optoelectronic synapse with a transfer learning method on health care applications, including electroencephalogram (EEG)-based seizure prediction, electromyography (EMG)-based gesture recognition, and electrocardiogram (ECG)-based arrhythmia detection. With experiments on three biomedical datasets, we observe the classification accuracy improvement for the pretrained model with 2.93% on EEG, 4.90% on ECG, and 7.92% on EMG, respectively. The optical programming property of the device enables an ultra-low power (2.8 × 10-13 J) fine-tuning process and offers solutions for patient-specific issues in edge computing scenarios. Moreover, the device exhibits impressive light-sensitive characteristics that enable a range of light-triggered synaptic functions, making it promising for neuromorphic vision application. To display the benefits of these intricate synaptic properties, a 5 × 5 optoelectronic synapse array is developed, effectively simulating human visual perception and memory functions. The proposed flexible optoelectronic synapse holds immense potential for advancing the fields of neuromorphic physiological signal processing and artificial visual systems in wearable applications.
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- Dayanand Kumar
- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Smart, Advanced Memory Devices and Applications (SAMA) Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Electrical Mathematical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 23955-6900, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
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Zhang T, Fan C, Hu L, Zhuge F, Pan X, Ye Z. A Reconfigurable All-Optical-Controlled Synaptic Device for Neuromorphic Computing Applications. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16236-16247. [PMID: 38868857 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Retina-inspired visual sensors play a crucial role in the realization of neuromorphic visual systems. Nevertheless, significant obstacles persist in the pursuit of achieving bidirectional synaptic behavior and attaining high performance in the context of photostimulation. In this study, we propose a reconfigurable all-optical controlled synaptic device based on the IGZO/SnO/SnS heterostructure, which integrates sensing, storage and processing functions. Relying on the simple heterojunction stack structure and the role of energy band engineering, synaptic excitatory and inhibitory behaviors can be observed under the light stimulation of ultraviolet (266 nm) and visible light (405, 520 and 658 nm) without additional voltage modulation. In particular, junction field-effect transistors based on the IGZO/SnO/SnS heterostructure were fabricated to elucidate the underlying bidirectional photoresponse mechanism. In addition to optical signal processing, an artificial neural network simulator based on the optoelectrical synapse was trained and recognized handwritten numerals with a recognition rate of 91%. Furthermore, we prepared an 8 × 8 optoelectrical synaptic array and successfully demonstrated the process of perception and memory for image recognition in the human brain, as well as simulated the situation of damage to the retina by ultraviolet light. This work provides an effective strategy for the development of high-performance all-optical controlled optoelectronic synapses and a practical approach to the design of multifunctional artificial neural vision systems.
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- Tao Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Optoelectronic and Nano Materials, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Optoelectronic and Nano Materials, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Cyrus Tang Center for Sensor Materials and Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Optoelectronic and Nano Materials, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, China
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Sun S, Zhang M, Bian J, Xu T, Su J. In 2O 3/ZnO heterojunction thin film transistor for high recognition accuracy neuromorphic computing and optoelectronic artificial synapses. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:365602. [PMID: 38861958 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad5685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Solid electrolyte-gated transistors exhibit improved chemical stability and can fulfill the requirements of microelectronic packaging. Typically, metal oxide semiconductors are employed as channel materials. However, the extrinsic electron transport properties of these oxides, which are often prone to defects, pose limitations on the overall electrical performance. Achieving excellent repeatability and stability of transistors through the solution process remains a challenging task. In this study, we propose the utilization of a solution-based method to fabricate an In2O3/ZnO heterojunction structure, enabling the development of efficient multifunctional optoelectronic devices. The heterojunction's upper and lower interfaces induce energy band bending, resulting in the accumulation of a large number of electrons and a significant enhancement in transistor mobility. To mimic synaptic plasticity responses to electrical and optical stimuli, we utilize Li+-doped high-k ZrOxthin films as a solid electrolyte in the device. Notably, the heterojunction transistor-based convolutional neural network achieves a high accuracy rate of 93% in recognizing handwritten digits. Moreover, our research involves the simulation of a typical sensory neuron, specifically a nociceptor, within our synaptic transistor. This research offers a novel avenue for the advancement of cost-effective three-terminal thin-film transistors tailored for neuromorphic applications.
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- Shangheng Sun
- School of Physics Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, People's Republic of China
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Physics Department, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Li M, Yang H, Shao S, Li J, Deng M, Kang K, Fang Y, Wang H, Zhao J. Enhancement-Mode Carbon Nanotube Optoelectronic Synaptic Transistors with Large and Controllable Threshold Voltage Modulation Window for Broadband Flexible Vision Systems. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14298-14311. [PMID: 38787538 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The development of large-scale integration of optoelectronic neuromorphic devices with ultralow power consumption and broadband responses is essential for high-performance bionics vision systems. In this work, we developed a strategy to construct large-scale (40 × 30) enhancement-mode carbon nanotube optoelectronic synaptic transistors with ultralow power consumption (33.9 aJ per pulse) and broadband responses (from 365 to 620 nm) using low-work function yttrium (Y)-gate electrodes and the mixture of eco-friendly photosensitive Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) and ionic liquids (ILs)-cross-linking-poly(4-vinylphenol) (PVP) (ILs-c-PVP) as the dielectric layers. Solution-processable carbon nanotube thin-film transistors (TFTs) showed enhancement-mode characteristics with the wide and controllable threshold voltage window (-1 V∼0 V) owing to use of the low-work-function Y-gate electrodes. It is noted that carbon nanotube optoelectronic synaptic transistors exhibited high on/off ratios (>106), small hysteresis and low operating voltage (≤2 V), and enhancement mode even under the illumination of ultraviolet (UV, 365 nm), blue (450 nm), and green (550 nm) to red (620 nm) pulse lights when introducing eco-friendly Ag2S QDs in dielectric layers, demonstrating that they have the strong fault-tolerant ability for the threshold voltage drifts caused by various manufacturing scenarios. Furthermore, some important bionic functions including a high paired pulse facilitation index (PPF index, up to 290%), learning and memory function with the long duration (200 s), and rapid recovery (2 s). Pavlov's dog experiment (retention time up to 20 min) and visual memory forgetting experiments (the duration of high current for 180 s) are also demonstrated. Significantly, the optoelectronic synaptic transistors can be used to simulate the adaptive process of vision in varying light conditions, and we demonstrated the dynamic transition of light adaptation to dark adaptation based on light-induced conditional behavior. This work undoubtedly provides valuable insights for the future development of artificial vision systems.
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- Zebin Wang
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 166 Ren Ai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 166 Ren Ai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, NO.79, Yingze West Main Street, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 030024, P.R. China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
- Division of Nanodevices and Related Nanomaterials, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 398 Ruoshui Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215123, PR China
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Fu M, Critchley K. Inkjet printing of heavy-metal-free quantum dots-based devices: a review. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:302002. [PMID: 38640903 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad40b3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Inkjet printing (IJP) has become a versatile, cost-effective technology for fabricating organic and hybrid electronic devices. Heavy-metal-based quantum dots (HM QDs) play a significant role in these inkjet-printed devices due to their excellent optoelectrical properties. Despite their utility, the intrinsic toxicity of HM QDs limits their applications in commercial products. To address this limitation, developing alternative HM-free quantum dots (HMF QDs) that have equivalent optoelectronic properties to HM QD is a promising approach to reduce toxicity and environmental impact. This article comprehensively reviews HMF QD-based devices fabricated using IJP methods. The discussion includes the basics of IJP technology, the formulation of printable HMF QD inks, and solutions to the coffee ring effect. Additionally, this review briefly explores the performance of typical state-of-the-art HMF QDs and cutting-edge characterization techniques for QD inks and printed QD films. The performance of printed devices based on HMF QDs is discussed and compared with those fabricated by other techniques. In the conclusion, the persisting challenges are identified, and perspectives on potential avenues for further progress in this rapidly developing research field are provided.
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- Min Fu
- School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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- School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
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Li F, Li D, Wang C, Liu G, Wang R, Ren H, Tang Y, Wang Y, Chen Y, Liang K, Huang Q, Sawan M, Qiu M, Wang H, Zhu B. An artificial visual neuron with multiplexed rate and time-to-first-spike coding. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3689. [PMID: 38693165 PMCID: PMC11063071 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48103-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Human visual neurons rely on event-driven, energy-efficient spikes for communication, while silicon image sensors do not. The energy-budget mismatch between biological systems and machine vision technology has inspired the development of artificial visual neurons for use in spiking neural network (SNN). However, the lack of multiplexed data coding schemes reduces the ability of artificial visual neurons in SNN to emulate the visual perception ability of biological systems. Here, we present an artificial visual spiking neuron that enables rate and temporal fusion (RTF) coding of external visual information. The artificial neuron can code visual information at different spiking frequencies (rate coding) and enables precise and energy-efficient time-to-first-spike (TTFS) coding. This multiplexed sensory coding scheme could improve the computing capability and efficacy of artificial visual neurons. A hardware-based SNN with the RTF coding scheme exhibits good consistency with real-world ground truth data and achieves highly accurate steering and speed predictions for self-driving vehicles in complex conditions. The multiplexed RTF coding scheme demonstrates the feasibility of developing highly efficient spike-based neuromorphic hardware.
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- Fanfan Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi'an, China.
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
- Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, China.
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Dong X, Sun H, Li S, Zhang X, Chen J, Zhang X, Zhao Y, Li Y. Versatile Cu2ZnSnS4-based synaptic memristor for multi-field-regulated neuromorphic applications. J Chem Phys 2024; 160:154702. [PMID: 38619459 DOI: 10.1063/5.0206100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Integrating both electrical and light-modulated multi-type neuromorphic functions in a single synaptic memristive device holds the most potential for realizing next-generation neuromorphic systems, but is still challenging yet achievable. Herein, a simple bi-terminal optoelectronic synaptic memristor is newly proposed based on kesterite Cu2ZnSnS4, exhibiting stable nonvolatile resistive switching with excellent spatial uniformity and unique optoelectronic synaptic behaviors. The device demonstrates not only low switching voltage (-0.39 ± 0.08 V), concentrated Set/Reset voltage distribution (<0.08/0.15 V), and long retention time (>104 s) but also continuously modulable conductance by both electric (different width/interval/amplitude) and light (470-808 nm with different intensity) stimulus. These advantages make the device good electrically and optically simulated synaptic functions, including excitatory and inhibitory, paired-pulsed facilitation, short-/long-term plasticity, spike-timing-dependent plasticity, and "memory-forgetting" behavior. Significantly, decimal arithmetic calculation (addition, subtraction, and commutative law) is realized based on the linear conductance regulation, and high precision pattern recognition (>88%) is well achieved with an artificial neural network constructed by 5 × 5 × 4 memristor array. Predictably, such kesterite-based optoelectronic memristors can greatly open the possibility of realizing multi-functional neuromorphic systems.
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- Xiaofei Dong
- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics and Functional Materials of Gansu Province, College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Wu X, Shi S, Liang B, Dong Y, Yang R, Ji R, Wang Z, Huang W. Ultralow-power optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on polyzwitterion dielectrics for in-sensor reservoir computing. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadn4524. [PMID: 38630830 PMCID: PMC11023521 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn4524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Bio-inspired transistor synapses use solid electrolytes to achieve low-power operation and rich synaptic behaviors via ion diffusion and trapping. While these neuromorphic devices hold great promise, they still suffer from challenges such as high leakage currents and power consumption, electrolysis risk, and irreversible conductance changes due to long-range ion migrations and permanent ion trapping. In addition, their response to light is generally limited because of "exciton-polaron quenching", which restricts their potential in in-sensor neuromorphic visions. To address these issues, we propose replacing solid electrolytes with polyzwitterions, where the cation and anion are covalently concatenated via a flexible alkyl chain, thus preventing long-range ion migrations while inducing good photoresponses to the transistors via interfacial charge trapping. Our detailed studies reveal that polyzwitterion-based transistors exhibit optoelectronic synaptic behavior with ultralow-power consumption (~250 aJ per spike) and enable high-performance in-sensor reservoir computing, achieving 95.56% accuracy in perceiving the trajectory of moving basketballs.
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- Xiaosong Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Wang J, Ilyas N, Ren Y, Ji Y, Li S, Li C, Liu F, Gu D, Ang KW. Technology and Integration Roadmap for Optoelectronic Memristor. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307393. [PMID: 37739413 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Optoelectronic memristors (OMs) have emerged as a promising optoelectronic Neuromorphic computing paradigm, opening up new opportunities for neurosynaptic devices and optoelectronic systems. These OMs possess a range of desirable features including minimal crosstalk, high bandwidth, low power consumption, zero latency, and the ability to replicate crucial neurological functions such as vision and optical memory. By incorporating large-scale parallel synaptic structures, OMs are anticipated to greatly enhance high-performance and low-power in-memory computing, effectively overcoming the limitations of the von Neumann bottleneck. However, progress in this field necessitates a comprehensive understanding of suitable structures and techniques for integrating low-dimensional materials into optoelectronic integrated circuit platforms. This review aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the fundamental performance, mechanisms, design of structures, applications, and integration roadmap of optoelectronic synaptic memristors. By establishing connections between materials, multilayer optoelectronic memristor units, and monolithic optoelectronic integrated circuits, this review seeks to provide insights into emerging technologies and future prospects that are expected to drive innovation and widespread adoption in the near future.
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- Jinyong Wang
- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Ma H, Fang H, Xie X, Liu Y, Tian H, Chai Y. Optoelectronic Synapses Based on MXene/Violet Phosphorus van der Waals Heterojunctions for Visual-Olfactory Crossmodal Perception. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:104. [PMID: 38300424 PMCID: PMC10834395 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01330-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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The crossmodal interaction of different senses, which is an important basis for learning and memory in the human brain, is highly desired to be mimicked at the device level for developing neuromorphic crossmodal perception, but related researches are scarce. Here, we demonstrate an optoelectronic synapse for vision-olfactory crossmodal perception based on MXene/violet phosphorus (VP) van der Waals heterojunctions. Benefiting from the efficient separation and transport of photogenerated carriers facilitated by conductive MXene, the photoelectric responsivity of VP is dramatically enhanced by 7 orders of magnitude, reaching up to 7.7 A W-1. Excited by ultraviolet light, multiple synaptic functions, including excitatory postsynaptic currents, paired-pulse facilitation, short/long-term plasticity and "learning-experience" behavior, were demonstrated with a low power consumption. Furthermore, the proposed optoelectronic synapse exhibits distinct synaptic behaviors in different gas environments, enabling it to simulate the interaction of visual and olfactory information for crossmodal perception. This work demonstrates the great potential of VP in optoelectronics and provides a promising platform for applications such as virtual reality and neurorobotics.
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- Hailong Ma
- Center for Advancing Materials Performance From the Nanoscale (CAMP-Nano), State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Advancing Materials Performance From the Nanoscale (CAMP-Nano), State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Advancing Materials Performance From the Nanoscale (CAMP-Nano), State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Microelectronics and Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Microelectronics and Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
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Liu D, Zhang J, Shi Q, Sun T, Xu Y, Li L, Tian L, Xiong L, Zhang J, Huang J. Humidity/Oxygen-Insensitive Organic Synaptic Transistors Based on Optical Radical Effect. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305370. [PMID: 37506027 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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For most organic synaptic transistors based on the charge trapping effect, different atmosphere conditions lead to significantly different device performance. Some devices even lose the synaptic responses under vacuum or inert atmosphere. The stable device performance of these organic synaptic transistors under varied working environments with different humidity and oxygen levels can be a challenge. Herein, a moisture- and oxygen-insensitive organic synaptic device based on the organic semiconductor and photoinitiator molecules is reported. Unlike the widely reported charge trapping effect, the photoinduced free radical is utilized to realize the photosynaptic performance. The resulting synaptic transistor displays typical excitatory postsynaptic current, paired-pulse facilitation, learning, and forgetting behaviors. Furthermore, the device exhibits decent and stable photosynaptic performances under high humidity and vacuum conditions. This type of organic synaptic device also demonstrates high potential in ultraviolet B perception based on its environmental stability and broad ultraviolet detection capability. Finally, the contrast-enhanced capability of the device is successfully validated by the single-layer-perceptron/double-layer network based Modified National Institute of Standards and Technology pattern recognition. This work could have important implications for the development of next-generation environment-stable organic synaptic devices and systems.
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- Dapeng Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Application, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, P. R. China
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Diao Y, Zhang Y, Li Y, Jiang J. Metal-Oxide Heterojunction: From Material Process to Neuromorphic Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:9779. [PMID: 38139625 PMCID: PMC10747618 DOI: 10.3390/s23249779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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As technologies like the Internet, artificial intelligence, and big data evolve at a rapid pace, computer architecture is transitioning from compute-intensive to memory-intensive. However, traditional von Neumann architectures encounter bottlenecks in addressing modern computational challenges. The emulation of the behaviors of a synapse at the device level by ionic/electronic devices has shown promising potential in future neural-inspired and compact artificial intelligence systems. To address these issues, this review thoroughly investigates the recent progress in metal-oxide heterostructures for neuromorphic applications. These heterostructures not only offer low power consumption and high stability but also possess optimized electrical characteristics via interface engineering. The paper first outlines various synthesis methods for metal oxides and then summarizes the neuromorphic devices using these materials and their heterostructures. More importantly, we review the emerging multifunctional applications, including neuromorphic vision, touch, and pain systems. Finally, we summarize the future prospects of neuromorphic devices with metal-oxide heterostructures and list the current challenges while offering potential solutions. This review provides insights into the design and construction of metal-oxide devices and their applications for neuromorphic systems.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, 932 South Lushan Road, Changsha 410083, China
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Kim HS, Park H, Cho WJ. Light-Stimulated IGZO Transistors with Tunable Synaptic Plasticity Based on Casein Electrolyte Electric Double Layer for Neuromorphic Systems. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:532. [PMID: 37999173 PMCID: PMC10669183 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8070532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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In this study, optoelectronic synaptic transistors based on indium-gallium-zinc oxide (IGZO) with a casein electrolyte-based electric double layer (EDL) were examined. The casein electrolyte played a crucial role in modulating synaptic plasticity through an internal proton-induced EDL effect. Thus, important synaptic behaviors, such as excitatory post-synaptic current, paired-pulse facilitation, and spike rate-dependent and spike number-dependent plasticity, were successfully implemented by utilizing the persistent photoconductivity effect of the IGZO channel stimulated by light. The synergy between the light stimulation and the EDL effect allowed the effective modulation of synaptic plasticity, enabling the control of memory levels, including the conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory. Furthermore, a Modified National Institute of Standards and Technology digit recognition simulation was performed using a three-layer artificial neural network model, achieving a high recognition rate of 90.5%. These results demonstrated a high application potential of the proposed optoelectronic synaptic transistors in neuromorphic visual systems.
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- Hwi-Su Kim
- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Gwangun-ro 20, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Gwangun-ro 20, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Gwangun-ro 20, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea;
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Park JM, Hwang H, Song MS, Jang SC, Kim JH, Kim H, Kim HS. All-Solid-State Synaptic Transistors with Lithium-Ion-Based Electrolytes for Linear Weight Mapping and Update in Neuromorphic Computing Systems. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:47229-47237. [PMID: 37782228 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Neuromorphic computing, an innovative technology inspired by the human brain, has attracted increasing attention as a promising technology for the development of artificial intelligence systems. This study proposes synaptic transistors with a Li1-xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3 (LATP) layer to analyze the conductance modulation linearity, which is essential for weight mapping and updating during on-chip learning processes. The high ionic conductivity of the LATP electrolyte provides a large hysteresis window and enables linear weight update in synaptic devices. The results demonstrate that optimizing the LATP layer thickness improves the conductance modulation and linearity of synaptic transistors during potentiation and degradation. A 20 nm-thick LATP layer results in the most nonlinear depression (αd = -6.59), whereas a 100 nm-thick LATP layer results in the smallest nonlinearity (αd = -2.22). Additionally, a device with the optimal 100 nm-thick LATP layer exhibits the highest average recognition accuracy of 94.8% and the smallest fluctuation, indicating that the linearity characteristics of a device play a crucial role in weight update during learning and can significantly affect the recognition accuracy.
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- Ji-Min Park
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125, Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34158, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Zhou Y, Zhang P, Li J, Mao X. Inhibitory artificial synapses based on photoelectric co-modulation of graphene/WSe 2van der Waals heterojunctions. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:505203. [PMID: 37689056 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acf82d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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Optical artificial synapses possess several advantages, including high bandwidth, strong interference immunity, and ultra-fast signal transmission, overcoming the limitations of electrically stimulated synapses. Among various functional materials, 2D materials exhibit exceptional optical and electrical properties. By utilizing van der Waals heterostructures formed by these materials through rational design, synaptic devices can mimic the information perception ability of biological systems. This lays the foundation for low-energy artificial vision systems and neuromorphic computing. This study introduces an inhibitory artificial synapse based on photoelectric co-modulation of graphene/WSe2van der Waals heterojunctions. By synergistically applying gate voltage and light pulses, we simulate memory and logic functions observed in the brain's visual cortex. We achieve the construction of inhibitory synapses, enabling properties such as postsynaptic current response, short-term and long-term plasticity, and paired-pulse facilitation. Additionally, we accomplish the inverse recovery of device conductivity through separate gate voltage stimulation. Through bidirectional modulation of the artificial synaptic conductance, we construct an artificial hardware neural network that achieves 92.5% accuracy in recognizing handwritten digital images from the MNIST dataset. The network also has good recognition accuracy for handwritten digital images with different standard deviation Gaussian noise applied and other datasets. Furthermore, we successfully mimic the neural behavior of aversive learning for alcohol withdrawal in alcoholic patients using the device properties. The promising capabilities of artificial synapses constructed through electrical and optical synergistic modulation make them suitable for wearable electronics and artificial vision systems.
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- Youfa Zhou
- School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100089, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100089, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100089, People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Opto-electronic Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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Wang X, Yang S, Qin Z, Hu B, Bu L, Lu G. Enhanced Multiwavelength Response of Flexible Synaptic Transistors for Human Sunburned Skin Simulation and Neuromorphic Computation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303699. [PMID: 37358823 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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In biological species, optogenetics and bioimaging work together to regulate the function of neurons. Similarly, the light-controlled artificial synaptic system not only enhances computational speed but also simulates complex synaptic functions. However, reported synaptic properties are mainly limited to mimicking simple biological functions and single-wavelength responses. Therefore, the development of flexible synaptic devices with multiwavelength optical signal response and multifunctional simulation remains a challenge. Here, flexible organic light-stimulated synaptic transistors (LSSTs) enabled by alumina oxide (AlOX ), with a simple fabrication process, are reported. By embedding AlOX nanoparticles, the excitons separation efficiency is improved, allowing for multiple wavelength responses. Optimized LSSTs can respond to multiple optical and electrical signals in a highly synaptic manner. Multiwavelength optical synaptic plasticity, electrical synaptic plasticity, sunburned skin simulation, learning efficiency model controlled by photoelectric cooperative stimulation, neural network computing, "deer" picture learning and memory functions are successfully proposed, which promote the development for future artificial intelligent systems. Furthermore, as prepared flexible transistors exhibit mechanical flexibility with bending radius down to 2.5 mm and improved photosynaptic plasticity, which facilitating development of neuromorphic computing and multifunction integration systems at the device-level.
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- Xin Wang
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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Wei H, Xu Z, Ni Y, Yang L, Sun L, Gong J, Zhang S, Qu S, Xu W. Mixed-Dimensional Nanoparticle-Nanowire Channels for Flexible Optoelectronic Artificial Synapse with Enhanced Photoelectric Response and Asymmetric Bidirectional Plasticity. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:8743-8752. [PMID: 37698378 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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A mixed-dimensional dual-channel synaptic transistor composed of inorganic nanoparticles and organic nanowires was fabricated to expand the photoelectric gain range. The device can actualize the sensitization features of the nociceptor and shows improved responsiveness to visible light. Under electrical pulses with different polarities, the apparatus exhibits reconfigurable asymmetric bidirectional plasticity. Moreover, the devices demonstrate good operational tolerance and mechanical stability, retaining more than 60% of their maximum responsiveness after 100 consecutive/bidirectional and 1000 flex/flat operations. The improved photoelectric response of the device endows a high image recognition accuracy of greater than 80%. Asymmetric bidirectional plasticity is used as punishment/reward in a psychological experiment to emulate the improvement of learning motivation and enables real-time forward and backward deflection (+7 and -25°) of artificial muscle. The mixed-dimensional optoelectronic artificial synapses with switchable behavior and electron/hole transport type have important prospects for neuromorphic processing and artificial somatosensory nerves.
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- Huanhuan Wei
- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Ministry of Education, Hefei 230601, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Tianjin, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering of Nankai University, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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Wang X, Ran Y, Li X, Qin X, Lu W, Zhu Y, Lu G. Bio-inspired artificial synaptic transistors: evolution from innovative basic units to system integration. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:3269-3292. [PMID: 37312536 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00216k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The investigation of transistor-based artificial synapses in bioinspired information processing is undergoing booming exploration, and is the stable building block for brain-like computing. Given that the storage and computing separation architecture of von Neumann construction is not conducive to the current explosive information processing, it is critical to accelerate the connection between hardware systems and software simulations of intelligent synapses. So far, various works based on a transistor-based synaptic system successfully simulated functions similar to biological nerves in the human brain. However, the influence of the semiconductor and the device structural design on synaptic properties is still poorly linked. This review concretely emphasizes the recent advances in the novel structure design of semiconductor materials and devices used in synaptic transistors, not only from a single multifunction synaptic device but also to system application with various connected routes and related working mechanisms. Finally, crises and opportunities in transistor-based synaptic interconnection are discussed and predicted.
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- Xin Wang
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China.
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China.
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- Shandong Technology Center of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250100, P. R. China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China.
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China.
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China.
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China.
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Zhang Y, Huang Z, Jiang J. Emerging photoelectric devices for neuromorphic vision applications: principles, developments, and outlooks. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2023; 24:2186689. [PMID: 37007672 PMCID: PMC10054230 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2023.2186689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The traditional von Neumann architecture is gradually failing to meet the urgent need for highly parallel computing, high-efficiency, and ultra-low power consumption for the current explosion of data. Brain-inspired neuromorphic computing can break the inherent limitations of traditional computers. Neuromorphic devices are the key hardware units of neuromorphic chips to implement the intelligent computing. In recent years, the development of optogenetics and photosensitive materials has provided new avenues for the research of neuromorphic devices. The emerging optoelectronic neuromorphic devices have received a lot of attentions because they have shown great potential in the field of visual bionics. In this paper, we summarize the latest visual bionic applications of optoelectronic synaptic memristors and transistors based on different photosensitive materials. The basic principle of bio-vision formation is first introduced. Then the device structures and operating mechanisms of optoelectronic memristors and transistors are discussed. Most importantly, the recent progresses of optoelectronic synaptic devices based on various photosensitive materials in the fields of visual perception are described. Finally, the problems and challenges of optoelectronic neuromorphic devices are summarized, and the future development of visual bionics is also proposed.
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- Yi Zhang
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, Hunan Key Laboratory of Super Microstructure and Ultrafast Process, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, Hunan Key Laboratory of Super Microstructure and Ultrafast Process, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonics and Devices, Hunan Key Laboratory of Super Microstructure and Ultrafast Process, School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Lee M, Seung H, Kwon JI, Choi MK, Kim DH, Choi C. Nanomaterial-Based Synaptic Optoelectronic Devices for In-Sensor Preprocessing of Image Data. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:5209-5224. [PMID: 36816688 PMCID: PMC9933102 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the advance in information technologies involving machine vision applications, the demand for energy- and time-efficient acquisition, transfer, and processing of a large amount of image data has rapidly increased. However, current architectures of the machine vision system have inherent limitations in terms of power consumption and data latency owing to the physical isolation of image sensors and processors. Meanwhile, synaptic optoelectronic devices that exhibit photoresponse similar to the behaviors of the human synapse enable in-sensor preprocessing, which makes the front-end part of the image recognition process more efficient. Herein, we review recent progress in the development of synaptic optoelectronic devices using functional nanomaterials and their unique interfacial characteristics. First, we provide an overview of representative functional nanomaterials and device configurations for the synaptic optoelectronic devices. Then, we discuss the underlying physics of each nanomaterial in the synaptic optoelectronic device and explain related device characteristics that allow for the in-sensor preprocessing. We also discuss advantages achieved by the application of the synaptic optoelectronic devices to image preprocessing, such as contrast enhancement and image filtering. Finally, we conclude this review and present a short prospect.
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- Minkyung Lee
- Center
for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Post-silicon Semiconductor
Institute, Korea Institute of Science and
Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center
for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for
Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic
of Korea
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center
for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for
Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan
National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center
for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for
Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- School
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic
of Korea
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul
National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Center
for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Post-silicon Semiconductor
Institute, Korea Institute of Science and
Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Jiang L, Huang H, Zhang C, Yuan Y, Wang X, Qiu L. One-Step Preparation of Semiconductor/Dielectric Bilayer Structures for the Simulation of Flexible Bionic Photonic Synapses. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:7227-7235. [PMID: 36700528 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible synaptic devices with information sensing, processing, and storage functions are indispensable in the development of wearable artificial intelligence electronic systems. Here, a semiconductor/dielectric bilayer structure was prepared by a one-step deposition method and used for the first time in a flexible biomimetic photonic synaptic transistor device. Specifically, poly(3-hexylthiophene)-block-poly(phenyl isocyanide) with pentafluorophenyl ester (P3HT-b-PPI(5F)) was prepared as the device active layer, where the P3HT segment served as a carrier transport channel and optical gate and the PPI(5F) segment was used for charge trapping. Various biomimetic synaptic behaviors, such as excitatory postsynaptic currents, paired-pulse facilitation, and short-term/long-term memory, were successfully simulated under green light stimulation. An ultra-low energy consumption of 1.82 fJ was achieved with a greatly reduced operating voltage. Further, the "Morse-code" optical decoding was simulated using the excellent synaptic plasticity of the device. In addition, flexible synaptic devices were prepared by a one-step deposition method and can be well-affixed to arbitrary substrates. This has promising applications in the field of wearable bionic electronics.
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- Longlong Jiang
- National Engineering Lab of Special Display Technology, State Key Lab of Advanced Display Technology, Academy of Opto-Electronic Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
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- National Engineering Lab of Special Display Technology, State Key Lab of Advanced Display Technology, Academy of Opto-Electronic Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
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- National Engineering Lab of Special Display Technology, State Key Lab of Advanced Display Technology, Academy of Opto-Electronic Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
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- National Engineering Lab of Special Display Technology, State Key Lab of Advanced Display Technology, Academy of Opto-Electronic Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
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- National Engineering Lab of Special Display Technology, State Key Lab of Advanced Display Technology, Academy of Opto-Electronic Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
- Intelligent Interconnected Systems Laboratory of Anhui, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Measuring Theory and Precision Instrument, School of Instrument Science and Optoelectronic Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
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- National Engineering Lab of Special Display Technology, State Key Lab of Advanced Display Technology, Academy of Opto-Electronic Technology, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
- Intelligent Interconnected Systems Laboratory of Anhui, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Measuring Theory and Precision Instrument, School of Instrument Science and Optoelectronic Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei230009, China
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Han X, Zhao X, Zeng T, Yang Y, Yu H, Zhang C, Wang B, Liu X, Zhang T, Sun J, Li X, Zhao T, Zhang M, Ni Y, Tong Y, Tang Q, Liu Y. Multimodal-Synergistic-Modulation Neuromorphic Imaging Systems for Simulating Dry Eye Imaging. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206181. [PMID: 36504477 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Inspired by human eyes, the neuromorphic visual system employs a highly efficient imaging and recognition process, which offers tremendous advantages in image acquisition, data pre-processing, and dynamic storage. However, it is still an enormous challenge to simultaneously simulate the structure, function, and environmental adaptive behavior of the human eye based on one device. Here, a multimodal-synergistic-modulation neuromorphic imaging system based on ultraflexible synaptic transistors is successfully presented and firstly simulates the dry eye imaging behavior at the device level. Moreover, important functions of the human visual system in relation to optoelectronic synaptic plasticity, image erasure and enhancement, real-time preprocessing, and dynamic storage are simulated by versatile devices. This work not only simplifies the complexity of traditional neuromorphic visual systems, but also plays a positive role in the publicity of biomedical eye care.
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- Xu Han
- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Lab of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, China
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Lu Q, Zhao Y, Huang L, An J, Zheng Y, Yap EH. Low-Dimensional-Materials-Based Flexible Artificial Synapse: Materials, Devices, and Systems. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:373. [PMID: 36770333 PMCID: PMC9921566 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, there is an explosion of available data for processing and analysis in any domain. However, signal processing efficiency is limited by the Von Neumann structure for the conventional computing system. Therefore, the design and construction of artificial synapse, which is the basic unit for the hardware-based neural network, by mimicking the structure and working mechanisms of biological synapses, have attracted a great amount of attention to overcome this limitation. In addition, a revolution in healthcare monitoring, neuro-prosthetics, and human-machine interfaces can be further realized with a flexible device integrating sensing, memory, and processing functions by emulating the bionic sensory and perceptual functions of neural systems. Until now, flexible artificial synapses and related neuromorphic systems, which are capable of responding to external environmental stimuli and processing signals efficiently, have been extensively studied from material-selection, structure-design, and system-integration perspectives. Moreover, low-dimensional materials, which show distinct electrical properties and excellent mechanical properties, have been extensively employed in the fabrication of flexible electronics. In this review, recent progress in flexible artificial synapses and neuromorphic systems based on low-dimensional materials is discussed. The potential and the challenges of the devices and systems in the application of neuromorphic computing and sensory systems are also explored.
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- Qifeng Lu
- School of CHIPS, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Taicang Avenue, Taicang, Suzhou 215488, China
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- School of CHIPS, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Taicang Avenue, Taicang, Suzhou 215488, China
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Taicang Avenue, Taicang, Suzhou 215488, China
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Taicang Avenue, Taicang, Suzhou 215488, China
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Taicang Avenue, Taicang, Suzhou 215488, China
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- School of Robotics, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 111 Taicang Avenue, Taicang, Suzhou 215488, China
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Kim JH, Stolte M, Würthner F. Wavelength and Polarization Sensitive Synaptic Phototransistor Based on Organic n-type Semiconductor/Supramolecular J-Aggregate Heterostructure. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19523-19532. [PMID: 36356301 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Human retina- and brain-inspired optoelectronic synapses, which integrate light detection and signal memory functions for data processing, have significant interest because of their potential applications for artificial vision technology. In nature, many animals such as mantis shrimp use polarized light information as well as scalar information including wavelength and intensity; however, a spectropolarimetric organic optoelectronic synapse has been seldom investigated. Herein, we report an organic synaptic phototransistor, consisting of a charge trapping liquid-crystalline perylene bisimide J-aggregate and a charge transporting crystalline dichlorinated naphthalene diimide, that can detect both wavelength and polarization information. The device shows persistent positive and negative photocurrents under low and high voltage conditions, respectively. Furthermore, the aligned organic heterostructure in the thin-film enables linearly polarized light to be absorbed with a dichroic ratio of 1.4 and 3.7 under transverse polarized blue and red light illumination, respectively. These features allow polarized light sensitive postsynaptic functions in the device. Consequently, a simple polarization imaging sensor array is successfully demonstrated using photonic synapses, which suggests that a supramolecular material is an important candidate for the development of spectropolarimetric neuromorphic vision systems.
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- Jin Hong Kim
- Center for Nanosystems Chemistry (CNC) and Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), Universität Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Center for Nanosystems Chemistry (CNC) and Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), Universität Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
- Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Center for Nanosystems Chemistry (CNC) and Bavarian Polymer Institute (BPI), Universität Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
- Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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Chen Y, Li D, Ren H, Tang Y, Liang K, Wang Y, Li F, Song C, Guan J, Chen Z, Lu X, Xu G, Li W, Liu S, Zhu B. Highly Linear and Symmetric Synaptic Memtransistors Based on Polarization Switching in Two-Dimensional Ferroelectric Semiconductors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203611. [PMID: 36156393 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Brain-inspired neuromorphic computing hardware based on artificial synapses offers efficient solutions to perform computational tasks. However, the nonlinearity and asymmetry of synaptic weight updates in reported artificial synapses have impeded achieving high accuracy in neural networks. Here, this work develops a synaptic memtransistor based on polarization switching in a two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectric semiconductor (FES) of α-In2 Se3 for neuromorphic computing. The α-In2 Se3 memtransistor exhibits outstanding synaptic characteristics, including near-ideal linearity and symmetry and a large number of programmable conductance states, by taking the advantages of both memtransistor configuration and electrically configurable polarization states in the FES channel. As a result, the α-In2 Se3 memtransistor-type synapse reaches high accuracy of 97.76% for digit patterns recognition task in simulated artificial neural networks. This work opens new opportunities for using multiterminal FES memtransistors in advanced neuromorphic electronics.
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- Yitong Chen
- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Instrumentation and Service Centre for Physical Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Instrumentation and Service Centre for Molecular Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Instrumentation and Service Centre for Molecular Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Microelectronics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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Li D, Jia Z, Tang Y, Song C, Liang K, Ren H, Li F, Chen Y, Wang Y, Lu X, Meng L, Zhu B. Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Phototransistor Array with Enhanced Photogating Effect for Dynamic Near-Infrared Light Sensing and Image Preprocessing. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:5434-5442. [PMID: 35766590 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c01496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Narrow-band-gap organic semiconductors have emerged as appealing near-infrared (NIR) sensing materials by virtue of their unique optoelectronic properties. However, their limited carrier mobility impedes the implementation of large-area, dynamic NIR sensor arrays. In this work, high-performance inorganic-organic hybrid phototransistor arrays are achieved for NIR sensing, by taking advantage of the high electron mobility of In2O3 and the strong NIR absorption of a BTPV-4F:PTB7-Th bulk heterojunction (BHJ) with an enhanced photogating effect. As a result, the hybrid phototransistors reach a high responsivity of 1393.0 A W-1, a high specific detectivity of 4.8 × 1012 jones, and a fast response of 0.72 ms to NIR light (900 nm). Meanwhile, an integrated 16 × 16 phototransistor array with a one-transistor-one-phototransistor (1T1PT) architecture is achieved. On the basis of the enhanced photogating effect, the phototransistor array can not only achieve real-time, dynamic NIR light mapping but also implement image preprocessing, which is promising for advanced NIR image sensors.
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- Dingwei Li
- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules of Zhejiang Province, School of Science, Instrumentation and Service Center for Molecular Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, People's Republic of China
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Wang J, Zhu Y, Zhu L, Chen C, Wan Q. Emerging Memristive Devices for Brain-Inspired Computing and Artificial Perception. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2022.940825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Brain-inspired computing is an emerging field that aims at building a compact and massively parallel architecture, to reduce power consumption in conventional Von Neumann Architecture. Recently, memristive devices have gained great attention due to their immense potential in implementing brain-inspired computing and perception. The conductance of a memristor can be modulated by a voltage pulse, enabling emulations of both essential synaptic and neuronal functions, which are considered as the important building blocks for artificial neural networks. As a result, it is critical to review recent developments of memristive devices in terms of neuromorphic computing and perception applications, waiting for new thoughts and breakthroughs. The device structures, operation mechanisms, and materials are introduced sequentially in this review; additionally, late advances in emergent neuromorphic computing and perception based on memristive devices are summed up. Finally, the challenges that memristive devices toward high-performance brain-inspired computing and perception are also briefly discussed. We believe that the advances and challenges will lead to significant advancements in artificial neural networks and intelligent humanoid robots.
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