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Area of Science:

  • Neuromorphic Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • The development of artificial neurons is crucial for human-machine fusion.
  • Mimicking neuronal spiking in aqueous environments presents significant challenges.
  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer potential for aqueous-compatible neuromorphic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first MOF neuron with dopamine-tunable spikes.
  • To demonstrate the emulation of sophisticated neuronal functions using a MOF neuron.
  • To explore the application of this MOF neuron in controlling peripheral equipment.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a novel MOF-based artificial neuron.
  • Utilizing dopamine (DA) as a neurotransmitter for spike modulation.
  • Implementing integration-and-firing, synaptic facilitation, and DA-tunable spiking characteristics.
  • Interfacing the MOF neuron with peripheral equipment for functional control.

Main Results:

  • Successfully created a MOF neuron capable of mimicking neuronal spiking in aqueous environments.
  • Demonstrated DA-mediated modulation of neuronal functions, including spike number and width.
  • Achieved emulation of integration-and-firing and synaptic facilitation-induced spike broadening.
  • Successfully used the DA-tuned MOF neuron to control external devices.

Conclusions:

  • Introduced a novel MOF neuron capable of real neurotransmitter (dopamine) tunable spiking.
  • Showcased the potential of MOFs in developing advanced artificial neurons for neuromorphic engineering.
  • This work provides a new avenue for creating artificial neurons that interface with biological systems in fluidic environments.