Two‐Dimensional Neuromorphic Electronic Devices and Their Applications in Artificial Neural Network Computing
ABSTRACT Inspired by the human brain, neuromorphic computing offers an effective way to overcome the efficiency bottleneck of the von Neumann architecture. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are gradually becoming the mainstream paradigm for intelligent computing, but their hardware implementation requires efficient, low‐power devices. Two‐dimensional (2D) materials, with their atomic‐level thickness and unique superior electronic/optical properties, provide an ideal platform for constructing high‐performance neuromorphic devices. This review systematically reviews representative 2D material systems and typical neuromorphic device architectures (memristors and transistors), establishes the mapping relationship between device characteristics and artificial neural network computation, and clarifies the advantages of 2D neuromorphic electronic devices in terms of synaptic plasticity, integration density, and power efficiency. Finally, key challenges such as scalability, stability, and array integration are discussed, and forward‐looking solutions for practical artificial neural network applications are proposed.
Authors
- Yunshuo Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1972-0553)
- Tianyu Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8114-3481)
- Jialin Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2166-3220)
- Xufu Wang
Institutions
- Shandong University (CN)
- Shanghai Innovative Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Suzhou Research Institute (CN)
- Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2026-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.77184
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shandong University
- Taishan Scholar Foundation of Shandong Province
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Fudan University
- Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province
- Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province