Memristors based on poly($p$-xylylene) with embedded silver nanoparticles

The properties of memristors based on poly($p$-xylylene) with embedded silver nanoparticles have been studied, including current–voltage characteristics, resistive switching phenomenon, stability with respect to multiple switching cycles, and ability to store the resistive state in time. It is established that the incorporation of silver nanoparticles into polymer matrix significantly improves the main characteristics of memristors. The obtained results can be used for the creation of large memristor arrays with homogeneous characteristics capable of emulating synapses in neuromorphic computing systems.