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Responsive Molecules for Organic Neuromorphic Devices: Harnessing Memory Diversification.

Yusheng Chen¹, Bin Han¹, Marco Gobbi^2,3

¹Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France.

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Inspired by the brain

Keywords:

artificial brain memory diversification neurotransmitter variation organic neuromorphic devices responsive molecules

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Materials Science
Computer Engineering

Background:

The brain utilizes distinct memory mechanisms (recording and decaying) for learning and efficiency.
Neuromorphic transmitters with nonvolatile and volatile memory kinetics are crucial for these brain functions.
Artificial and spiking neural networks leverage these principles for machine learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advancements in molecular switches for emulating brain memory functions.
To explore the integration of responsive molecules with nanomaterials in electronic devices.
To provide an overview of neurotransmitter-transfer electronic devices with tailored memory kinetics.

Main Methods:

Highlighting recent developments in responsive molecules.
Discussing the interfacing of molecules with low-dimensional nanostructures and nanomaterials.
Examining the integration of these components into electronic devices.

Main Results:

Responsive molecules show potential for emulating information storage in memory devices.
Neurotransmitter-transfer electronic devices based on responsive molecules are being developed.
These devices can be engineered for complex logic and computing functions.

Conclusions:

Molecular switches offer a pathway to brain-inspired electronic devices.
Integration of responsive molecules with nanomaterials is key for advanced memory devices.
Future research can lead to novel computing architectures and hardware functionalities.