Bio-Organic Materials Based Resistive Switching Memories

TL;DR

This paper reviews resistive switching memories made from bio-organic materials, highlighting their potential as low-power, high-density alternatives for future memory and neuromorphic applications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, classifications, applications, and recent trends of bio-organic resistive switching devices.

Findings

Bio-organic materials enable simple, low-power memory devices.

Resistive switching in bio-materials supports non-volatile memory and neuromorphic functions.

Recent trends show increasing integration of organic and bio-derived materials in memory technology.

Abstract

Resistive switching (RS) devices, based on soft materials such as organic, biomolecules as well as natural plant extracts etc., has emerged as a promising alternative to the conventional memory technologies. They offer simple device structures, low power requirements, rapid switching and compatibility with high-density device integration. Over the last two decades, these classes of materials have been explored for both non-volatile memory and artificial synapse functions. This chapter provides a brief overview of RS fundamentals, their major classifications, key applications, and recent trends in the use of organic and bio-derived materials.