Scientists at the Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea have developed an artificial synapse that is completely biodegradable, has stable performance, and extremely low energy consumption. It is made of natural environmentally friendly materials such as shells, beans, and plant fibers, which can extend memory retention time to nearly 100 minutes. This device not only opens up a new direction for the development of sustainable neuromorphic technology, but also helps mitigate problems such as the surge in e-waste. The relevant results were published in the latest issue of “Nature Communications” magazine.

Scientists at the Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea have developed an artificial synapse that is completely biodegradable, has stable performance, and extremely low energy consumption. It is made of natural environmentally friendly materials such as shells, beans, and plant fibers, which can extend memory retention time to nearly 100 minutes. This device not only opens up a new direction for the development of sustainable neuromorphic technology, but also helps mitigate problems such as the surge in e-waste. The relevant results were published in the latest issue of “Nature Communications” magazine.