Self-assembly of hybrid nanostructures for brain-inspired electronics (C03)

• Subject Area: Organic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation ; Theoretical Chemistry: Molecules, Materials, Surfaces
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 433682494

Disordered nanomaterial networks exhibit complex energy landscapes that can be tuned towards reconfigurable computational functionality. Here, we focus on realizing local memory in nanoparticle networks using dynamic molecular junctions based on molecular switches. The electronic properties of these networks will be investigated experimentally and in simulations. We aim to achieve short-term memory, adaptive and learning properties of the network in response to optical and electrical stimuli. Additionally, long-term memory will be introduced by integration of magnetic nanoparticles in the network.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1459: Intelligent Matter – From responsive to adaptive nanosystems
• International Connection: Netherlands
• Applicant Institution: Universität Münster
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Andreas Heuer; Professor Dr. Bart Jan Ravoo; Professor Dr. Wilfred van der Wiel