On November 27, 2024, Zhou's team published a paper entitled " Nanomaterials for Flexible Neuromorphics" in Chemical Reviews. Guanglong Ding is the first author and Ye Zhou is the corresponding author.

The quest to imbue machines with intelligence akin to that of humans, through the development of adaptable neuromorphic devices and the creation of artificial neural systems, has long stood as a pivotal goal in both scientific inquiry and industrial advancement. Recent advancements in flexible neuromorphic electronics primarily rely on nanomaterials and polymers owing to their inherent uniformity, superior mechanical and electrical capabilities, and versatile functionalities. However, this field is still in its nascent stage, necessitating continuous efforts in materials innovation and device/system design. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct an extensive and comprehensive analysis to summarize current progress. This review highlights the advancements and applications of flexible neuromorphics, involving inorganic nanomaterials (zero-/one-/two-dimensional, and heterostructure), carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene, and polymers. Additionally, a comprehensive comparison and summary of the structural compositions, design strategies, key performance, and significant applications of these devices are provided. Furthermore, the challenges and future directions pertaining to materials/devices/systems associated with flexible neuromorphics are also addressed. The aim of this review is to shed light on the rapidly growing field of flexible neuromorphics, attract experts from diverse disciplines (e.g., electronics, materials science, neurobiology), and foster further innovation for its accelerated development.

The research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province, the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen, RSC Researcher Collaborations grant, the State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration (Independent Scientific Research Program), and the NTUT-SZU Joint Research Program.

Original link:https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00369