In modern computing, the Von Neumann architecture faces challenges such as the memory bottleneck, hindering efficient processing of large datasets and concurrent programs. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the brain's architecture, emerges as a promising alternative, offering unparalleled computational power while consuming less energy. Artificial synaptic devices play a crucial role in this paradigm shift. Various material systems, from organic to inorganic, have been explored for neuromorphic devices, with organic materials attracting attention for their excellent photoelectric properties, diverse material choices, and versatile preparation methods. Organic semiconductors, in particular, offer advantages over transition-metal dichalcogenides, including ease of preparation and flexibility, making them suitable for large-area organic films. This review focuses on emerging artificial synaptic devices based on organic semiconductors, discussing different branches within the organic semiconductor material system, various fabrication methods, device structure designs, and applications of organic artificial synapse. Critical considerations and challenges for achieving truly human-like dynamic perception in artificial systems based on organic semiconductors are also outlined, reflecting the ongoing evolution of neuromorphic computing.
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Nat Commun
January 2025
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Complementary transistors are critical for circuits with compatible input/output signal dynamic range and polarity. Organic electronics offer biocompatibility and conformability; however, generation of complementary organic transistors requires introduction of separate materials with inadequate stability and potential for tissue toxicity, limiting their use in biomedical applications. Here, we discovered that introduction of source/drain contact asymmetry enables spatial control of de/doping and creation of single-material complementary organic transistors from a variety of conducting polymers of both carrier types.
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January 2025
Yamaguchi University, Department of Chemistry, 753-8512, Yamaguchi, JAPAN.
We report herein the synthesis of an unprecedented isomer of perylene, dicyclohepta[cd,fg]-as-indacene bearing two phenyl groups (1-Ph) by the nickel-mediated intramolecular homocoupling of a 4,4'-biazulene derivative (2). The X-ray crystallographic analysis and theoretical calculations revealed that 1-Ph adopts a unique helically twisted geometry although the local aromaticity of azulene moieties was preserved. The double covalent linkage of the two azulene skeletons imparts significant orbital interaction, which affords near-infrared (NIR) absorption (up to 1720 nm) and remarkable redox behaviors despite its closed-shell electronic structure.
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January 2025
The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha 410013, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
In modern computing, the Von Neumann architecture faces challenges such as the memory bottleneck, hindering efficient processing of large datasets and concurrent programs. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the brain's architecture, emerges as a promising alternative, offering unparalleled computational power while consuming less energy. Artificial synaptic devices play a crucial role in this paradigm shift.
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January 2025
Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education of China), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University Changsha 410081 China
Herein, we discuss the idea that fluorescent materials/molecules should logically show potential photoelectrochemistry (PEC) activity, and, in particular, the PEC of fluorescent small molecules (previously usually acting only as dye sensitizers for conventional semiconductors) is explored. After examining the PEC activities of some typical inorganic or organic fluorescent materials/molecules and by adopting methyl violet (MV) with the highest PEC activity among the examined fluorescent small molecules, a new and efficient (MV/Au nanoparticles (AuNPs))/fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) photoanode without conventional semiconductor(s) is prepared by layer-by-layer alternating the electrodeposition of AuNPs and the adsorption of MV. A bilirubin oxidase (BOD)/CuCoO/FTO bio-photocathode is prepared by electrodeposition, calcination and cast-coating.
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January 2025
Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P.R. China.
Half-metallicity, enabling 100% spin polarization, is pivotal for spintronics but remains challenging to achieve in low-dimensional materials. Using first-principles calculations, we theoretically propose an experimentally feasible two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic framework (MOF) magnetic semiconductor, Cr(TCNB) (TCNB = 1,2,4,5-tetracyanobenzene). This monolayer can be exfoliated from a Ag(100) substrate due to its low exfoliation energy of 0.
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