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Zan Wang^1,2, Huchao Li^3,4, Tao Deng⁵

¹Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, 300072 Tianjin, China.

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A new organic optoelectronic synaptic device offers personalized UV monitoring for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. This wearable technology provides early warnings for UV exposure, preventing disease flare-ups.

Keywords:

interface optimization neuromorphic devices solution shearing synaptic transistors systemic lupus erythematosus

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering
Organic Electronics

Background:

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exacerbates systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) flare-ups.
Current UV detectors lack personalization for cumulative damage and individual sensitivity in SLE patients.
Personalized UV monitoring is crucial for effective SLE management.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a personalized UV monitoring system for SLE patients.
To create an organic optoelectronic synaptic device capable of assessing UV damage and providing early warnings.
To address the unmet clinical need for proactive UV protection in SLE management.

Main Methods:

Engineered a poly(amic acid)/HfO2 heterogeneous interface for an organic optoelectronic synaptic device.
Integrated "sensing-storage-computation" functionalities mimicking biological responses.
Utilized gate voltage for dynamic tuning of the optical response threshold.

Main Results:

Achieved high device performance: mobility (27.5 cm2V-1s-1), responsivity (5.9 × 105 AW-1), detectivity (4.4 × 1016 Jones).
Demonstrated device stability (>5,000 cycles) and ability to mimic UV damage accumulation.
Successfully generated timely warnings before UV exposure reached SLE flare-up thresholds.

Conclusions:

The developed device enables precise UV damage assessment and personalized early warning for SLE patients.
This neuromorphic device offers a novel strategy for proactive UV protection and autoimmune disease management.
The technology expands the application of organic optoelectronics in clinical settings.