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Polymer-Based Linear and Symmetric Artificial Synaptic Memristors for Accurate and Reliable Neuromorphic Computing
Anshu Kumar1, Tseung-Yuen Tseng1
1Institute of Electronics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 11, 2026
Summary
Polymer memristors offer a promising path for brain-like computing, overcoming limitations of inorganic devices. This review details how polymer properties enable linear, symmetric artificial synapses for reliable neuromorphic hardware.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Neuroscience
- Computer Engineering
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) demands hardware mimicking brain functions for efficiency and accuracy.
- Conventional von Neumann architectures face limitations; memristive synapses offer a solution.
- Inorganic memristors exhibit poor linearity and variability, hindering neuromorphic system performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advances in polymer-based memristive materials for artificial synapses.
- To analyze how polymer properties influence synaptic linearity and symmetry.
- To provide design guidelines for next-generation polymer neuromorphic hardware.
Main Methods:
- Classification of polymer synapses (pure, composite, hybrid) based on function.
- Analysis of polymer chemistry, ion migration, and interface engineering effects on conductance.
- Critical discussion of switching mechanisms, device architectures, and synaptic characteristics.
Main Results:
- Polymer memristors show potential for linear and symmetric synaptic behavior.
- Material and device design choices significantly impact conductance update fidelity.
- Polymer synapses demonstrate promise for pattern recognition and neuromorphic system scalability.
Conclusions:
- Polymer-based memristors are a viable alternative to inorganic counterparts for neuromorphic computing.
- Optimizing polymer chemistry and device interfaces is crucial for high-fidelity artificial synapses.
- This review offers insights for developing reliable and scalable polymer neuromorphic hardware.
