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  • Neuroscience
  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • Neuromorphic computing aims to emulate natural synapses using nanoscale devices, but conventional methods face limitations.
  • In-situ growth of neuronal networks coupled with memristive devices offers a promising alternative for brain property studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and fabricate chips for neuronal cell culture and electrophysiological activity sensing.
  • To integrate these chips with memristive devices for bio-hybrid neuromorphic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Two chip designs were created: one for external memristor connection, another with TiO2 memristive films.
  • Biocompatibility was assessed using NSC-34 cell line and patch-clamp recordings.
  • Neuronal activity was measured on-chip, and a bio-hybrid system was tested.

Main Results:

  • Chips demonstrated excellent biocompatibility and effective electrical stimulation of neurons without damage.
  • The bio-hybrid system successfully recorded spontaneous neuronal activity and modulated the memristor state.
  • Memristors exhibited synaptic/plastic responses when interfaced with natural neuronal systems.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates the feasibility of integrating neuronal networks with memristive devices for bio-hybrid computing.
  • This approach paves the way for developing computing elements that combine data storage and processing, similar to natural neurons.