Ecofriendly Printed Wood-Based Honey-Gated Transistors for Artificial Synapse Emulation

Abstract

Wood-Based Honey-Gated Transistors

In this study, Emanuel Carlos, Rodrigo Martins, and co-workers fabricated transistors printed onto wood, a biodegradable and renewable substrate that simplifies production by reducing processing steps, while creating opportunities for smart functionalities. The device combines wood with zinc oxide and honey, both environmentally friendly materials. Remarkably, the transistor demonstrated synaptic behavior, including plasticity and neural facilitation, emphasizing its potential for ecofriendly and sustainable neuromorphic systems. More details can be found in article number 2400760.