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  • Neuromorphic Computing
  • Materials Science
  • Electronic Devices

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  • Brain-inspired computing requires electronic devices that emulate biological functions.
  • Two-dimensional materials are promising for advanced neuromorphic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate coexistence of volatile and nonvolatile resistive switching in lateral memristors.
  • Explore molybdenum disulfide with silver electrodes for neuromorphic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of lateral memristors using molybdenum disulfide and silver electrodes.
  • Direct-current measurements and pulse stimulation for synaptic function analysis.
  • In situ transmission electron microscopy to study ion migration.

Main Results:

  • Devices showed distinct switching voltages for volatile (~0.16 V) and nonvolatile (~0.52 V) operation.
  • Demonstrated essential synaptic functions: paired-pulse facilitation and short/long-term plasticity.
  • Observed lateral silver ion migration along molybdenum disulfide via in situ TEM.

Conclusions:

  • Molybdenum disulfide lateral memristors with silver electrodes exhibit dual resistive switching behaviors.
  • The devices successfully emulate key synaptic functions, crucial for neuromorphic computing.
  • Silver ion migration mechanism confirmed through experimental and modeling approaches.