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Vertical Synaptic Transistors Based on Flexible Semiconductors for Neuromorphic Applications.

Hye-Min An¹, Seoyeong Yang¹, Hea-Lim Park¹

¹Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea.

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Flexible vertical synaptic transistors (VSTs) mimic brain functions for advanced electronics. Research focuses on flexible materials to enhance performance in wearable devices and neuroprostheses.

Keywords:

Artificial synapse Flexible electronics Polymers Semiconductors Vertical transistor

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Materials Science
Neuroscience
Electronics Engineering

Background:

Neuromorphic electronics offer efficient information processing, overcoming conventional computing limitations.
Vertical synaptic transistors (VSTs) are key for flexible neuromorphic systems due to their structure and capabilities.
VSTs integrate processing, memory, and sensing, mimicking biological neural systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To review flexible semiconducting materials for vertical synaptic transistors (VSTs).
To explore the operating mechanisms of these materials in VSTs.
To highlight advancements in VSTs for replicating biological neural functionalities.

Main Methods:

Literature review of flexible semiconducting materials used in VSTs.
Analysis of fundamental operating mechanisms of VSTs.
Examination of recent VST advancements and system integration.

Main Results:

Diverse flexible semiconducting materials are utilized in VSTs.
Material choice significantly impacts VST performance and flexibility.
Recent progress shows promise in replicating biological neural functions.

Conclusions:

Flexible semiconducting materials are crucial for advanced VSTs.
VSTs are vital for developing next-generation flexible neuromorphic electronics.
Further research into materials will drive innovation in brain-inspired computing.