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Oct 13, 2025 4 min

Fluid Memory: Monash’s MOF Neuromorphic Chip

from Intellectually Curious Hosted by Mike Breault

We unpack Monash University’s coin-sized, liquid-based neuromorphic chip built from a metal‑organic framework. By guiding ions through nanofluidic channels, it behaves as a nanofluidic memristor and exhibits unprecedented triode‑like nonlinear proton transport. With a hierarchical MOF design that differentiates ions by size, the device offers short‑term memory and a new path toward brain‑inspired computing beyond silicon. Based on the Science Advances paper, we explore what this means for data storage, Moore’s law, and the future of neuromorphic hardware. Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information. Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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We unpack Monash University’s coin-sized, liquid-based neuromorphic chip built from a metal‑organic framework. By guiding ions through nanofluidic channels, it behaves as a nanofluidic memristor and exhibits unprecedented triode‑like nonlinear proton transport. With a hierarchical MOF design that differentiates ions by size, the device offers short‑term memory and a new path toward brain‑inspired computing beyond silicon. Based on the Science Advances paper, we explore what this means for dat...

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