Graphene based non-volatile memory devices

Abstract

With the continuous advance of modern electronics, the demand for non-volatile memory cells rapidly grows. As a promising material for post-silicon electronic applications, graphene non-volatile memory cells have received renewed interest due to its outstanding electronic and other physical properties. This research news briefly summarizes the recent progress in this area. Appealing research activities and technical trends are highlighted. Afterwards, requirements and aims of future graphene non-volatile memory cells that may possibly influence their commercialization are also discussed.

Keywords: flexible electronics; graphene; monolithic memory; non-volatile memory; resistive memory.