A novel S/BiOCl thermocatalyst in response to heat excitation was successfully synthesized by a one-step method and then added into polymeric matrix to give corresponding films. The results obtained show that the surfaces of as-prepared films with S/BiOCl were truly degraded via thermocatalytic reactions at ambient conditions. The average molecular weights of experimental films have fallen dramatically, comparing to the comparisons. In addition, the changes of chemical groups were simultaneously observed in the process. Thus this thermocatalytic process maybe a very fascinating route to come true the degradation of polymeric films with lower temperature triggered.
Yang Feng,Xu Gao,Ya-Nan Zhong,Jia-Ling Wu,Jian-Long Xu,Sui-Dong Wang
Emerging organic synaptic devices are promising in exploring soft and biocompatible neuromorphic computing systems. By means of a simple and low-cost solution process, the polymer thin-film memristors are designed and characterized. The polymer memristors have a bilayer structure composed of an ion-rich semiconducting layer and an ion-collecting conducting layer, where the ion redistribution depending on device operation history has an impact on carrier concentration and results in the memristive characteristics. A visible electrochromic feature is observed during the electrical measurements, supporting the proposed Li + ion drift/diffusion mechanism. The polymer memristors show the continuous and reversible conductivity tuning with a temporary memory effect, which enables the successful emulation of the frequency-dependent synaptic plasticity. The polymer thin-film memristors may offer a strategy for developing building blocks of organic neuromorphic circuits.