Thermally and Mechanically Stable Perovskite Artificial Synapse as Tuned by Phase Engineering for Efferent Neuromuscular Control

Nano Lett. 2024 Jul 31;24(30):9311-9321. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02240. Epub 2024 Jul 18.

Abstract

The doping of perovskites with mixed cations and mixed halides is an effective strategy to optimize phase stability. In this study, we introduce a cubic black phase perovskite CsyFA(1-y)Pb(BrxI(1-x))3 artificial synapse, using phase engineering by adjusting the cesium-bromide content. Low-bromine mixed perovskites are suitable to improve the electric pulse excitation sensitivity and stability of the device. Specifically, the low-bromine and low-cesium mixed perovskite (x = 0.15, y = 0.22) annealed at 373 K allows the device to maintain logic response even after 1000 mechanical flex/flat cycles. The device also shows good thermal stability up to temperatures of 333 K. We have demonstrated reflex-arc behavior with MCMHP synaptic units, capable of making sensory warnings at high frequency. This compositionally engineered, dual-mixed perovskite synaptic device provides significant potential for perceptual soft neurorobotic systems and prostheses.

Keywords: artificial reflex arc; artificial synapse; mixed organic halide perovskite; stability.