Resistive Switching Memory Devices Based on Proteins

Adv Mater. 2015 Dec 9;27(46):7670-6. doi: 10.1002/adma.201405728. Epub 2015 Mar 5.

Abstract

Resistive switching memory constitutes a prospective candidate for next-generation data storage devices. Meanwhile, naturally occurring biomaterials are promising building blocks for a new generation of environmentally friendly, biocompatible, and biodegradable electronic devices. Recent progress in using proteins to construct resistive switching memory devices is highlighted. The protein materials selection, device engineering, and mechanism of such protein-based resistive switching memory are discussed in detail. Finally, the critical challenges associated with protein-based resistive switching memory devices are presented, as well as insights into the future development of resistive switching memory based on natural biomaterials.

Keywords: electronic devices; memory; proteins; resistive switching.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Ferritins / chemistry
  • Ions / chemistry
  • Metals / chemistry
  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Semiconductors*
  • Sericins / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Ions
  • Metals
  • Proteins
  • Sericins
  • Ferritins