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Aging-induced nanocrystalline boundary coalescence in solutionprocess synaptic memristor
Lingyu Xie1, Liang Chu2, Lehang Chu3
1School of Electronics and Information, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou Dianzi University School of Electronics and Information, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
Nanotechnology
|August 4, 2026
Summary
Aging improves the performance of novel nickel oxide/tin dioxide (NiOx/SnO2) synaptic memristors by enhancing nanocrystal connections. This discovery enables low-cost, high-performance neuromorphic devices through solution processing and thermal acceleration.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Aging-induced contact enhancement is a known phenomenon in materials science.
- This effect is often overlooked in nanocrystalline films.
- Nanocrystalline films are crucial for developing advanced electronic devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate aging-induced contact enhancement in nanocrystalline films.
- To develop a NiOx/SnO2 p-n heterojunction synaptic memristor.
- To understand how nanocrystal boundary coalescence impacts memristive switching and synaptic emulation.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a NiOx/SnO2 p-n heterojunction synaptic memristor using nanocrystal inks.
- Investigating the effect of aging time on memristive behavior at room temperature.
- Utilizing thermal treatment to accelerate the aging process.
Main Results:
- The ITO/NiOx/SnO2/Ag device showed enhanced memristive behavior with increased aging time.
- Aging led to boundary coalescence of SnO2 nanocrystals, strengthening inter-nanocrystal bonding.
- The device successfully emulated various synaptic functions, including potentiation/depression and memory.
Conclusions:
- Aging-driven nanocrystalline evolution, specifically boundary coalescence, improves memristive switching and synaptic emulation.
- Solution processing and thermal acceleration offer a low-cost fabrication route for high-performance neuromorphic devices.
- This study highlights the importance of considering aging effects in nanocrystalline materials for device applications.
