journal article·2026-04

Brain‐Inspired Computing Based on Large‐Scale Memristor Crossbar Arrays

Kaikai Gao, Bai Sun, Zelin Cao, Mengna Wang, Junchao Zhang, Kun Wang, Guangdong Zhou, Zhenjiang Lu, Jinyou Shao

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 32
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Inspired by the efficient information processing of the human brain, the construction of biomimetic neural networks for brain‐inspired computing (BIC) has become a research hotspot. Currently, memristors are considered one of the most promising passive electronic components in the post‐Moore era due to their structural and functional resemblance to biological synapses, as well as their potential for achieving ultrahigh energy efficiency and powerful computing performance. While significant progress has been made in using memristor crossbars for neural network implementation in artificial intelligence (AI), challenges remain in fabricating large‐scale arrays from diverse resistive switching (RS) materials for various applications. The ultimate commercialization of memristors, necessitating a paradigm shift from traditional transistor dominance, also faces substantial hurdles. This review first outlines the development history of neuromorphic memristors and their typical crossbar structures, especially 3D integration. Subsequently, the structure, working principle, and key performance parameters of memristor crossbars based on different RS materials are compared in detail. Furthermore, this review systematically elaborates on the key obstacles faced by large memristor crossbars in different application scenarios, offering valuable insights into their future commercialization prospects.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Memory and Neural Computing · Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices · Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing

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Affiliations

Frontier Institute of Science and Technology and Interdisciplinary Research Center of Frontier Science and Technology Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi China

Micro‐and Nano‐technology Research Center State Key Laboratory For Manufacturing Systems Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Shaanxi China

College of Artificial Intelligence Brain‐inspired Computing & Intelligent Control of Chongqing Key Lab Southwest University Chongqing China

State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Autonomous Region, Institute of Applied Chemistry College of Chemistry Xinjiang University Urumqi Xinjiang China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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