Volume 63, Issue 1 e202313634
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Towards Artificial Visual Sensory System: Organic Optoelectronic Synaptic Materials and Devices

Hao Chen

Hao Chen

College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology &, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering &, College of Resources and Environment &, CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation &, CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physic, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 P. R. China

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Prof. Yunhao Cai

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Prof. Yunhao Cai

College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology &, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering &, College of Resources and Environment &, CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation &, CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physic, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 P. R. China

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Prof. Yinghui Han

Corresponding Author

Prof. Yinghui Han

College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101408 China

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Prof. Hui Huang

Corresponding Author

Prof. Hui Huang

College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology &, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering &, College of Resources and Environment &, CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation &, CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physic, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 P. R. China

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First published: 02 October 2023
Citations: 58

Graphical Abstract

Creating an artificial visual sensory system demands cutting-edge optoelectronic materials and devices capable of emulating the intricate functions of biological synapses. In this concise review, we delve into the latest breakthroughs in organic materials, devices, and applications pertaining to the realm of artificial visual sensory systems. Our comprehensive summary of these developments serves as a vital source of insight, illuminating the path forward for future advancements in this dynamic field.

Abstract

Developing an artificial visual sensory system requires optoelectronic materials and devices that can mimic the behavior of biological synapses. Organic/polymeric semiconductors have emerged as promising candidates for optoelectronic synapses due to their tunable optoelectronic properties, mechanic flexibility, and biological compatibility. In this review, we discuss the recent progress in organic optoelectronic synaptic materials and devices, including their design principles, working mechanisms, and applications. We also highlight the challenges and opportunities in this field and provide insights into potential applications of these materials and devices in next-generation artificial visual systems. By leveraging the advances in organic optoelectronic materials and devices, we can envision its future development in artificial intelligence.

Conflict of interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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