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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Solid-State Electronics

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  • Resistive random-access memory (RRAM) offers promising non-volatile memory solutions.
  • Fabrication of high-performance copper iodide (CuI) thin films is crucial for RRAM applications.
  • Solution-based processing methods are sought for scalable and cost-effective RRAM manufacturing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a solvent-engineered, low-temperature solution process for device-grade CuI thin films.
  • To investigate the impact of different solvents on CuI film microstructure and defect states.
  • To correlate solvent-induced variations with RRAM device performance and reliability.

Main Methods:

  • Copper films were deposited via thermal evaporation and subsequently iodized using methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol (IPA).
  • Solvent-dependent iodization kinetics were studied to analyze film stoichiometry, grain morphology, and defect density.
  • Resistive switching characteristics, including ON/OFF ratio and endurance, were evaluated for fabricated RRAM devices.

Main Results:

  • Solvent choice significantly modulated CuI film microstructure and defect states.
  • IPA resulted in uniform, densely packed CuI films with a high current ON/OFF ratio (∼10^4) and excellent endurance (∼10^3 cycles).
  • Solvent-induced microstructural variations were found to influence current conduction mechanisms and device reliability.

Conclusions:

  • Solvent mediation is a critical parameter for controlling CuI film morphology and long-term stability.
  • The developed process enables tunable resistive switching behavior for RRAM applications.
  • This work provides pathways for integrating CuI devices into self-healing and large-scale neuromorphic and memory systems.