Neuromorphic devices inspired by the human brain have attracted significant attention because of their excellent ability for cognitive and parallel computing.This study presents ZnO-based artificial synapses with pept...Neuromorphic devices inspired by the human brain have attracted significant attention because of their excellent ability for cognitive and parallel computing.This study presents ZnO-based artificial synapses with peptide insulators for the electrical emulation of biological synapses.We demonstrated the dynamic responses of the device under various environmental conditions.The proton-conducting property of the tyrosine-rich peptide enables time-dependent responses under ambient conditions such that various aspects of synaptic behaviors are emulated by the devices.The transition from short-term memory to longterm memory is achieved via electrochemical doping of ZnO by protons.Furthermore,we demonstrate an image classification simulation using a multi-layer perceptron model to evaluate the potential of the device for use in neuromorphic computing.The neural network based on our device achieved a recognition accuracy of 87.47% for the MNIST handwritten digit images.This work proposes a novel device platform inspired by biosystems for brain-mimetic hardware systems.展开更多
Biodegradable metals as electrodes, interconnectors, and device conductors are essential components in the emergence of transient electronics, either for passive implants or active electronic devices, especially in th...Biodegradable metals as electrodes, interconnectors, and device conductors are essential components in the emergence of transient electronics, either for passive implants or active electronic devices, especially in the fields of biomedical electronics. Magnesium and its alloys are strong candidates for biodegradable and implantable conducting materials because of their high conductivity and biocompatibility, in addition to their well-understood dissolution behavior. One critical drawback of Mg and its alloys is their considerably high dissolution rates originating from their low anodic potential, which disturbs the compatibility to biomedical applications. Herein, we introduce a single-phase thin film of a Mg-Zn binary alloy formed by sputtering, which enhances the corrosion resistance of the device electrode, and verify its applicability in biodegradable electronics. The formation of a homogeneous solid solution of single-phase Mg-3Zn was confirmed through X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, the dissolution behavior and chemistry was also investigated in various biological fluids by considering the effect of different ion species. Micro-tensile tests showed that the Mg-3Zn alloy electrode exhibited an enhanced yield strain and elongation in relation to a pure Mg electrode. Cell viability test revealed the high biocompatibility rate of the Mg-3Zn binary alloy thin film. Finally, the fabrication of a wireless heater demonstrated the integrability of biodegradable electrodes and highlighted the ability to prolong the lifecycle of thermotherapy-relevant electronics by enhancing the dissolution resistance of the Mg alloy.展开更多
ZnTeSe quantum dots(QDs),recognized as promising eco-friendly blue electroluminescent emitters,remain under-explored in light-emitting diode(LED)applications.Here,to elucidate the operation and degradation mechanisms ...ZnTeSe quantum dots(QDs),recognized as promising eco-friendly blue electroluminescent emitters,remain under-explored in light-emitting diode(LED)applications.Here,to elucidate the operation and degradation mechanisms of ZnTeSe blue QD-LEDs,stacked ZnTeSe QD layers with discernable luminescence are designed by varying Te doping concentrations,and the recombination zones(RZs)of the blue QD-LEDs are investigated.The RZs are identified near the hole-transport layer(HTL),confirmed by angular-dependent electroluminescence measurements and optical simulations.In addition,in order to investigate carrier dynamics in the process of recombination,the transient electroluminescence(tr-EL)signals of the dichromatic QD-LEDs are analyzed.As a result,it is inferred that the RZ initially formed near the electron-transport layer(ETL)due to the high injection barriers of electrons.However,due to the fast electron mobility,the RZ shifts toward the HTL as the operating current increases.After the device lifetime tests,the RZ remains stationary while the photoluminescence(PL)corresponding to the RZ undergoes a substantial decrease,indicating that the degradation is accelerated by the concentrated RZ.Thus this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the operational mechanisms of ZnTeSe blue QD-LEDs.展开更多
Flexible and biodegradable electronics have emerged as a promising solution for escalating electronic waste issue caused by the rapid development of skin patch electronics.Fully biodegradable displays are essential fo...Flexible and biodegradable electronics have emerged as a promising solution for escalating electronic waste issue caused by the rapid development of skin patch electronics.Fully biodegradable displays are essential for visualizing biological/physical/chemical/electrochemical signals measured by a wide range of skin patch electronics.Here we propose fully biodegradable electrochromic display providing low operating voltage and low power consumption.The biodegradable transparent conductive electrode was fabricated by transferring free-standing tungsten nanomesh onto poly lactic-coglycolic acid substrate using electrospinning templating,minimizing damage to the substrate.Electrochromic layer was tungsten oxide which is biodegradable,and a ferrocyanide/ferricyanide redox agent was utilized as a counter electrode reaction to enhance operational stability in an aqueous electrolyte by reducing operating voltage and side reactions.This display successfully visualized diverse signals from various biodegradable electronics such as UV sensors and electrochemical transistors,and finally underwent eco-friendly degradation in phosphate-buffered saline or soil under mild conditions.展开更多
Organic light-emitting diodes(OLEDs)have demonstrated remarkable advancements in both device lifetime and luminous efficiency.However,insufficient operation lifetime due to device degradation remains a major hurdle,es...Organic light-emitting diodes(OLEDs)have demonstrated remarkable advancements in both device lifetime and luminous efficiency.However,insufficient operation lifetime due to device degradation remains a major hurdle,especially for brighter devices.Understanding the degradation mechanisms of OLEDs due to the degradation of functional materials and the formation of defects in device architectures continues to be a significant challenge.Herein,we evaluate the degradation characteristics by scrutinizing the electrical and optical properties,as well as analyzing the charge carrier dynamics in pristine and aged states of phosphorescent OLEDs(PhOLEDs).We show that degradation mechanisms in PhOLEDs can be elucidated in terms of the ideality factors of current and luminance in pristine and aged device states.The consistent shifts in distinct ideality factors across various states points out that the device degradation is attributed to the deterioration of the vip material,i.e.green-light-emitting phosphorescent material.Conversely,the incongruity in ideality factor changes between the two states indicates that the degradation results from the deterioration of non-light-emitting material.Subsequent characterization experiments provide further evidence that this degradation is primarily attributed to the deterioration of CBP-host material.The thorough understanding of degradation mechanisms established in this study can contribute to realizing the highly reliable PhOLEDs with a long lifetime.展开更多
The fourth industrial revolution indispensably brings explosive data processing and storage;thus,a new computing paradigm based on artificial intelligence-enabling device structure is urgently required.Memristors have...The fourth industrial revolution indispensably brings explosive data processing and storage;thus,a new computing paradigm based on artificial intelligence-enabling device structure is urgently required.Memristors have received considerable attention in this regard because of their ability to process and store data at the same location.However,fundamental problems with abrupt switching characteristics limit their practical application.To address this problem,we utilized the concept of metaplasticity inspired by biosystems and observed gradual switching in the peptide-based memristor at high proton conductivity.An unexpectedly high slope value>1.7 in the logI–V curve at low voltage(≤400 mV)was considered the main origin,and it might arise from the modulatory response of proton ions on the threshold of Ag ion migration in the peptide film.With the obtained gradual switching property at high proton conductivity,the device showed significantly increased accuracy of image recognition(~82.5%).We believe that such a demonstration not only contributes to the practical application of neuromorphic devices but also expands the bioinspired functional synthetic platform.展开更多
Perovskite light emitters can realize bright,stable and efficient light-emitting diodes through a molecular design strategy that enables strong endurance on high-current operation.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (MSIT) (No. 2020R1A2C2004864)。
文摘Neuromorphic devices inspired by the human brain have attracted significant attention because of their excellent ability for cognitive and parallel computing.This study presents ZnO-based artificial synapses with peptide insulators for the electrical emulation of biological synapses.We demonstrated the dynamic responses of the device under various environmental conditions.The proton-conducting property of the tyrosine-rich peptide enables time-dependent responses under ambient conditions such that various aspects of synaptic behaviors are emulated by the devices.The transition from short-term memory to longterm memory is achieved via electrochemical doping of ZnO by protons.Furthermore,we demonstrate an image classification simulation using a multi-layer perceptron model to evaluate the potential of the device for use in neuromorphic computing.The neural network based on our device achieved a recognition accuracy of 87.47% for the MNIST handwritten digit images.This work proposes a novel device platform inspired by biosystems for brain-mimetic hardware systems.
基金supported by the Renewable Energy Technology Development (Develop technology to enhance reliability and durability for parts of hydrogen storage tank system) (2022303004020B) grant funded by the Korea Energy Technology Evaluation Planning (KETEP)the Ministry of Science and ICT (Development Project for Emerging Research Instruments Technology),(Project Number: (2022)ERIC)06_1Commercialization Promotion Agency for R&D Outcomes (COMPA)。
文摘Biodegradable metals as electrodes, interconnectors, and device conductors are essential components in the emergence of transient electronics, either for passive implants or active electronic devices, especially in the fields of biomedical electronics. Magnesium and its alloys are strong candidates for biodegradable and implantable conducting materials because of their high conductivity and biocompatibility, in addition to their well-understood dissolution behavior. One critical drawback of Mg and its alloys is their considerably high dissolution rates originating from their low anodic potential, which disturbs the compatibility to biomedical applications. Herein, we introduce a single-phase thin film of a Mg-Zn binary alloy formed by sputtering, which enhances the corrosion resistance of the device electrode, and verify its applicability in biodegradable electronics. The formation of a homogeneous solid solution of single-phase Mg-3Zn was confirmed through X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, the dissolution behavior and chemistry was also investigated in various biological fluids by considering the effect of different ion species. Micro-tensile tests showed that the Mg-3Zn alloy electrode exhibited an enhanced yield strain and elongation in relation to a pure Mg electrode. Cell viability test revealed the high biocompatibility rate of the Mg-3Zn binary alloy thin film. Finally, the fabrication of a wireless heater demonstrated the integrability of biodegradable electrodes and highlighted the ability to prolong the lifecycle of thermotherapy-relevant electronics by enhancing the dissolution resistance of the Mg alloy.
文摘ZnTeSe quantum dots(QDs),recognized as promising eco-friendly blue electroluminescent emitters,remain under-explored in light-emitting diode(LED)applications.Here,to elucidate the operation and degradation mechanisms of ZnTeSe blue QD-LEDs,stacked ZnTeSe QD layers with discernable luminescence are designed by varying Te doping concentrations,and the recombination zones(RZs)of the blue QD-LEDs are investigated.The RZs are identified near the hole-transport layer(HTL),confirmed by angular-dependent electroluminescence measurements and optical simulations.In addition,in order to investigate carrier dynamics in the process of recombination,the transient electroluminescence(tr-EL)signals of the dichromatic QD-LEDs are analyzed.As a result,it is inferred that the RZ initially formed near the electron-transport layer(ETL)due to the high injection barriers of electrons.However,due to the fast electron mobility,the RZ shifts toward the HTL as the operating current increases.After the device lifetime tests,the RZ remains stationary while the photoluminescence(PL)corresponding to the RZ undergoes a substantial decrease,indicating that the degradation is accelerated by the concentrated RZ.Thus this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the operational mechanisms of ZnTeSe blue QD-LEDs.
基金supported by National R&D Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by Ministry of Science andICT(2022M3H4A1A04096393)with the majority of the funding provided by this sourcesupport is provided by NRF funded by Ministry of Science and ICT(RS-2023-00302145).
文摘Flexible and biodegradable electronics have emerged as a promising solution for escalating electronic waste issue caused by the rapid development of skin patch electronics.Fully biodegradable displays are essential for visualizing biological/physical/chemical/electrochemical signals measured by a wide range of skin patch electronics.Here we propose fully biodegradable electrochromic display providing low operating voltage and low power consumption.The biodegradable transparent conductive electrode was fabricated by transferring free-standing tungsten nanomesh onto poly lactic-coglycolic acid substrate using electrospinning templating,minimizing damage to the substrate.Electrochromic layer was tungsten oxide which is biodegradable,and a ferrocyanide/ferricyanide redox agent was utilized as a counter electrode reaction to enhance operational stability in an aqueous electrolyte by reducing operating voltage and side reactions.This display successfully visualized diverse signals from various biodegradable electronics such as UV sensors and electrochemical transistors,and finally underwent eco-friendly degradation in phosphate-buffered saline or soil under mild conditions.
基金he National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean Government(2020R1A2C3003958)the Basic Science Research Program(Priority Research Institute)through the NRF grant funded by the Ministry of Education(2021R1A6A1A10039823)the Korea Basic Science Institute(National Research Facilities and Equipment Center)grant funded by the Ministry of Education(2020R1A6C101B194).
文摘Organic light-emitting diodes(OLEDs)have demonstrated remarkable advancements in both device lifetime and luminous efficiency.However,insufficient operation lifetime due to device degradation remains a major hurdle,especially for brighter devices.Understanding the degradation mechanisms of OLEDs due to the degradation of functional materials and the formation of defects in device architectures continues to be a significant challenge.Herein,we evaluate the degradation characteristics by scrutinizing the electrical and optical properties,as well as analyzing the charge carrier dynamics in pristine and aged states of phosphorescent OLEDs(PhOLEDs).We show that degradation mechanisms in PhOLEDs can be elucidated in terms of the ideality factors of current and luminance in pristine and aged device states.The consistent shifts in distinct ideality factors across various states points out that the device degradation is attributed to the deterioration of the vip material,i.e.green-light-emitting phosphorescent material.Conversely,the incongruity in ideality factor changes between the two states indicates that the degradation results from the deterioration of non-light-emitting material.Subsequent characterization experiments provide further evidence that this degradation is primarily attributed to the deterioration of CBP-host material.The thorough understanding of degradation mechanisms established in this study can contribute to realizing the highly reliable PhOLEDs with a long lifetime.
基金This work was funded by a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant from the Korean government(MSIT)(No.2020R1A2C2004864)S.D.N.acknowledges the support by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI),funded by the Ministry of Health&Welfare,Republic of Korea(No.HI19C1234).
文摘The fourth industrial revolution indispensably brings explosive data processing and storage;thus,a new computing paradigm based on artificial intelligence-enabling device structure is urgently required.Memristors have received considerable attention in this regard because of their ability to process and store data at the same location.However,fundamental problems with abrupt switching characteristics limit their practical application.To address this problem,we utilized the concept of metaplasticity inspired by biosystems and observed gradual switching in the peptide-based memristor at high proton conductivity.An unexpectedly high slope value>1.7 in the logI–V curve at low voltage(≤400 mV)was considered the main origin,and it might arise from the modulatory response of proton ions on the threshold of Ag ion migration in the peptide film.With the obtained gradual switching property at high proton conductivity,the device showed significantly increased accuracy of image recognition(~82.5%).We believe that such a demonstration not only contributes to the practical application of neuromorphic devices but also expands the bioinspired functional synthetic platform.
文摘Perovskite light emitters can realize bright,stable and efficient light-emitting diodes through a molecular design strategy that enables strong endurance on high-current operation.
