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  • Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer unique advantages for resistive random-access memory (RRAM), including atomic-scale thickness and ultra-flat surfaces.
  • 2D layered metal oxides combine RRAM benefits with the low cost and stability of traditional metal oxides.
  • RRAM is crucial for advancing neuromorphic computing and computing-in-memory architectures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To fabricate and characterize a 2D α-MoO3-based RRAM device using a multi-step dry transfer process.
  • To investigate the impact of electrode materials on RRAM performance, particularly retention time.
  • To enhance the data retention capabilities of 2D material-based RRAM for practical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a Pd-MoO3-Ag RRAM device with 2D α-MoO3 as the resistive switching layer.
  • Resistive switching tests to evaluate operational stability, write voltage, switching ratio, and multi-bit storage.
  • Development of a Gr-MoO3-Ag heterostructure by replacing the Pd electrode with graphene to improve retention time.

Main Results:

  • The Pd-MoO3-Ag RRAM device demonstrated excellent operational stability, low write voltage (~0.5 V), high switching ratio (>10^6), and multi-bit storage (≥3 bits).
  • The initial device exhibited a limited retention time of approximately 2000 seconds.
  • The Gr-MoO3-Ag heterostructure showed a fivefold improvement in retention time, exceeding 10^4 seconds.

Conclusions:

  • Controlling the type and thickness of 2D materials and resistive switching layers is key to optimizing RRAM performance.
  • Graphene integration as an electrode material significantly enhances the data retention of 2D material-based RRAM.
  • These findings pave the way for developing RRAM devices with both high On/Off ratios and long-term data retention for advanced computing applications.