Organic artificial synapses are becoming the
most desirable format for neuromorphic computing due to their highly tunable
resistive states. However, repressively low analog switching range, inferior
memory retention, and operational instability greatly hinder the further
development of organic synapses. Herein, two donor-acceptor copolymers
consisting of electron-deficient isoindigo coupled with variable donating
moieties for three-terminal organic synaptic transistors (TOSTs) are reported.
It is found that the synaptic function and device stability of TOSTs are
significantly improved by enhancing the electron-donating strength of donor
units. Polymer alkylated isoindigo-bis-ethylenedioxythiophene exhibits high analog
switching range of 170 ×, two orders of magnitude higher than that of normal
organic neuromorphic devices. They also demonstrate excellent memory retention
of over 5 × 103 s, low switching energy of 13 fJ, and
ultrahigh operational stability with 99% of its original current after 100 000
write-read events in air. Furthermore, the high viability of strong donor
strategy is showcased by demonstrating flexible TOSTs with stable synaptic
function after repeated mechanical bending as well as organic synapses capable
of simulating image information processing. Overall, this work highlights the
advantages of the strong donor functionalization strategy to boost the synaptic
performance and device stability of TOSTs.