Nanowires for UV–vis–IR optoelectronic synaptic devices

Chen, X., Chen, B., Jiang, B., Gao, T., Shang, G., Han, S.‐T., Kuo, C.‐C., Roy, V. A. L. and Zhou, Y. (2023) Nanowires for UV–vis–IR optoelectronic synaptic devices. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(1), 2208807. (doi: 10.1002/adfm.202208807)

Abstract

Simulating biological synaptic functionalities through artificial synaptic devices opens up an innovative way to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck at the device level. Artificial optoelectronic synapses provide a non-contact method to operate the devices and overcome the shortcomings of electrical synaptic devices. With the advantages of high photoelectric conversion efficiency, adjustable light absorption coefficient, and broad spectral range, nanowires (NWs)-based optoelectronic synapses have attracted wide attention. Herein, to better promote the applications of nanowires-based optoelectronic synapses for future neuromorphic systems, the functionalities of optoelectronic synaptic devices and the current progress of NWs optoelectronic synaptic devices in UV–vis–IR spectral range are introduced. Furthermore, a bridge between NWs-based optoelectronic synaptic device and the neuromorphic system is established. Challenges for the forthcoming development of NWs optoelectronic synapses are also discussed. This review may offer a vision into the design and neuromorphic applications of NWs-based optoelectronic synaptic devices.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: The authors acknowledge grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant nos. 61974093 and 62074104), the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen (grant nos. RCYX20200714114524157), and NTUT-SZU Joint Research Program.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Vellaisamy, Professor Roy
• Authors: Chen, X., Chen, B., Jiang, B., Gao, T., Shang, G., Han, S.‐T., Kuo, C.‐C., Roy, V. A. L., and Zhou, Y.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• Journal Name: Advanced Functional Materials
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 1616-301X
• ISSN (Online): 1616-3028
• Published Online: 31 October 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH
• First Published: First published in Advanced Functional Materials 33(1): 2208807
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