Efficient data processing is heavily reliant on prioritizing specific stimuli and categorizing incoming information. Within human biological systems, dorsal root ganglions (particularly nociceptors situated in the skin) perform a pivotal role in detecting external stimuli. These neurons send warnings to our brain, priming it to anticipate potential harm and prevent injury. In this study, we explore the potential of using a ferroelectric memristor device structured as a metal–ferroelectric–insulator–semiconductor as an artificial nociceptor. The aim of this device is to electrically receive external damage and interpret signals of danger. The TiN/HfAlOx (HAO)/HfSiOx (HSO)/n+ Si configuration of this device replicates the key functions of a biological nociceptor. The emulation includes crucial aspects, such as threshold reactivity, relaxation, no adaptation, and sensitization phenomena known as “allodynia” and “hyperalgesia.” Moreover, we propose establishing a connection between nociceptors and synapses by training the Hebbian learning rule. This involves exposing the device to injurious stimuli and using this experience to enhance its responsiveness, replicating synaptic plasticity.
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28 August 2024
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August 26 2024
HfAlOx-based ferroelectric memristor for nociceptor and synapse functions
Dongyeol Ju;
Dongyeol Ju
(Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Investigation, Visualization, Writing – original draft)
1
Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University
, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Yongjin Park
;
Yongjin Park
(Formal analysis, Investigation, Validation)
1
Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University
, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Minseo Noh;
Minseo Noh
1
Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University
, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Minsuk Koo
;
Minsuk Koo
a)
(Formal analysis, Investigation, Validation)
2
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Incheon National University
, Incheon 22012, South Korea
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Sungjun Kim
Sungjun Kim
a)
(Conceptualization, Funding acquisition, Project administration, Supervision, Validation, Writing – review & editing)
1
Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University
, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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J. Chem. Phys. 161, 084706 (2024)
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Received:
June 21 2024
Accepted:
August 11 2024
Citation
Dongyeol Ju, Yongjin Park, Minseo Noh, Minsuk Koo, Sungjun Kim; HfAlOx-based ferroelectric memristor for nociceptor and synapse functions. J. Chem. Phys. 28 August 2024; 161 (8): 084706. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0224896
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