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PrMem: Novel flexible biodegradable paper-graphene oxide-based memristor

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The development of flexible memristor (MR) devices is a nascent research area with great potential to revolutionize wearable electronics. A few flexible MR devices with proven functionality and reliability have been introduced in the literature. This article describes the development of a novel paper MR device, named PrMem, employing a novel low-cost fabrication technique. PrMem consists of three layers: a top electrode, an active layer, and a bottom electrode. All three layers are made of the same materials, specifically, cellulose and reduced graphene oxide with different concentrations. Detailed I–V measurements are carried out to verify the resistive switching property of PrMem. Because the device is made entirely of paper, it is hydrophilic, which means that liquids may flow freely through its porous structure. This simple capillary action eliminates the need for additional mechanical pumping structures, making PrMem a promising candidate for a variety of applications. We are the first to report on the significant potential of flexible GO-based paper MR devices for emerging wearable electronics and sensing applications. Using only paper to make MR has the advantages of being low cost, flexible, effective, biocompatible, and conveniently disposable.

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This article describes the first paper-based flexible graphene oxide memristor device with vertical stack configuration. Developed and reported is a novel, cost-effective fabrication technique for paper electronics. By oxidizing reduced graphene oxide, the fully paper device achieves memristive switching behavior. The devices exhibit analog switching behavior as they undergo a transition from a state of low resistance to a state of high resistance. The device’s resistance naturally returns to its initial state without the need for a RESET voltage. The reported findings open a new frontier for research into the use of paper-based memristor devices in a wide range of applications.

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This publication is based upon work supported by the Khalifa University of Science and Technology under Award No. [RC2-2018-020].

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  1. System On Chip Lab (SoCL), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Ahmad Chaim, Heba Abunahla, Baker Mohammad, Nahla Alamoodi & Anas Alazzam

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Ahmad Chaim & Anas Alazzam

  3. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Heba Abunahla & Baker Mohammad

  4. Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Nahla Alamoodi

  5. Research and Innovation Center in Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen (RICH), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Nahla Alamoodi

  6. Center of Catalysis and Separation, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Nahla Alamoodi

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A.A. and N.A. conceived of the presented idea and supervised the work. A.C. carried out the experiments and performed the analysis with feedback from all other authors. H.A. planned and assisted the electrical characterization experiments. B.M. secured the funding. A.C. wrote the original manuscript with feedback from all other authors. All authors discussed the results and contributed to the final manuscript.

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Chaim, A., Abunahla, H., Mohammad, B. et al. PrMem: Novel flexible biodegradable paper-graphene oxide-based memristor. MRS Bulletin 48, 214–227 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43577-022-00390-7

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