Bipolar
resistive switching using organic molecule is very promising
for memory applications owing to their advantages, such as simple
device structure, low manufacturing cost, stability, and flexibility.
Herein we report Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) and spin-coated-film-based
bipolar resistive switching devices using organic material 1,4-bis(di(1H-indol-3-yl)methyl)benzene (Indole1). The pressure–area
per molecule isotherm (π–A), Brewster
angle microscopy (BAM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and scanning
electron microscopy (SEM) were used to formulate an idea about the
organization and morphology of the organic material onto thin films.
On the basis of the device structure and measurement protocol, it
is observed that the device made up of Indole1 shows nonvolatile resistive
random access memory (RRAM) behavior with a very high memory window
(∼106), data sustainability (5400 s), device yield
(86.7%), and repeatability. The oxidation–reduction process
and electric-field-driven conduction are the keys behind such switching
behavior. Because of very good data retention, repeatability, stability,
and a high device yield, the switching device designed using compound
Indole1 may be a potential candidate for memory applications.
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