Memristor-based design has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize various fields such as artificial intelligence, neuromorphic computing, non-volatile memory, signal processing, filtering, and radio frequency design. These emerging devices offer unique advantages such as non-volatile memory, low power consumption, and a high integration density. Their scalability and compatibility with existing fabrication processes make them an attractive option for industry adoption, paving the way for faster and more efficient architecture design. Researchers are actively exploring ways to optimize memristor technology for practical applications to harness its full potential. This includes developing novel materials and structures as well as improving the reliability and performance of memristors in various applications. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current advancements in memristor technology and their potential impact on the design of future electronic systems, focusing on its applications in the analog domain. By exploring the latest research and development in this field, researchers can gain valuable insights into how analog memristors can be integrated into their designs to achieve enhanced performance and efficiency. The paper delves into the fundamental principles of memristor technology, exploring its unique characteristics and advantages over traditional electronic components. It discusses the potential impact of memristors and challenges in the analog field of electronics, and highlights the progress made in their integration with existing circuitry, enabling novel functionalities and improved performance. Furthermore, it highlights ongoing research efforts to improve the performance and reliability of memristors, as well as the potential limitations and challenges that need to be addressed for widespread adoption, including variability in performance and reliability.

The aim of this research is to study the use of the spent coffee grounds (SCGs) as a novel and environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor. The oily fraction obtained from decoction extraction was subjected to analysis using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The inhibitive action of SCG extract on the corrosion of copper in a 3 wt% NaCl solution was studied via potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The research findings elucidate that the extract derived from SCGs functions as a cathodic inhibitor, primarily impeding the diffusion of oxygen molecules towards the copper substrate. Notably, the inhibitory effectiveness exhibits an improvement with ascending concentrations of the SCG extract. This augmentation culminates in a remarkable 96% inhibition efficiency when the SCG extract concentration reaches 0.6 g/L. Furthermore, it is observed that the SCG extract undergoes adsorption onto the copper surface, a phenomenon that conforms to the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.

Memristors, as the fourth fundamental circuit element, have attracted significant interest for their potential in analog signal processing, computing, and memory storage technologies. However, physical memristor implementations still face challenges in reproducibility, scalability, and integration with standard CMOS processes. Memristor emulator circuits, implemented using analog, digital, and mixed components, have emerged as practical alternatives, offering tunability, cost effectiveness, and compatibility with existing fabrication technologies for research and prototyping. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in memristor emulator design methodologies, including active and passive analog circuits, digital implementations, and hybrid approaches. A critical evaluation of these emulation techniques is conducted based on several performance metrics, including maximum operational frequency range, power consumption, and circuit topology. Additional parameters are also taken into account to ensure a comprehensive assessment. Furthermore, the paper examines promising healthcare applications of memristor and memristor emulators, focusing on their integration into biomedical systems. Finally, key challenges and promising directions for future research in memristor emulator development are outlined. Overall, the research presented highlights the promising future of memristor emulator technology in bridging the gap between theoretical memristor models and practical circuit implementations.

HPLC analysis shows that stored OMW is greatly enriched in phenolic compounds, mainly hydroxytyrosol (HT) (2.54 g L⁻¹) and tyrosol (0.775 g L⁻¹). But, after 4 years these compounds decrease in concentration. Potentiodynamic polarization measurements show that OMW acts as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor for copper in 3 wt% NaCl solution. The exceptional effect of this inhibitor is above E_corr. The full passivation range greatly increases upon the addition of inhibitor and increases further with increasing OMW concentration. For sufficiently-high OMW concentrations, a notable absence of trans-passivation phenomenon until 2500 mV is detected and no pits are observed on the samples’ surface.