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ZnO Tetrapod Network Platform for Neuromorphic Computing

Objective

Conventional computing struggles with energy use and scalability at the edge, where sensors must react in real time and power/latency budgets are tight. Existing neuromorphic hardware helps, but many platforms rely on rigid, high-impact fabrication that limits material choices, sustainability, and practical uptake in industry.

TetraNET addresses this by developing a reproducible, eco-friendly neuromorphic platform based on zinc-oxide tetrapod networks (ZnO TNs). The core outcome is TRL-3 in-sensor preprocessing—time-domain feature extraction performed inside the sensing substrate—enabling low-power, real-time operation and simpler downstream classifiers.

The work plan couples scalable ZnO TN synthesis/functionalisation and plasma-assisted interface control (WP1), comprehensive structural/electronic characterisation and ISO-aligned life-cycle assessment (WP2), multi-scale modelling and operating maps linking materials to device behaviour (WP3), and prototype integration and validation (WP4). WP5 delivers staff exchanges, training, and open science (protocols, datasets, code with DOIs); WP6 ensures effective coordination and risk management.

Relevance and uptake are illustrated by two near-term paths: industrial UV processing (e.g. UV printing & packaging, food and beverage sanitation, 3D-printing/UV-curing, medical-device sterilisation) and VOC/ozone pre-screening for cleanrooms and facilities. As an MSCA Staff Exchanges action, TetraNET advances knowledge transfer, researcher skills, open science, and sustainable electronics in line with the work programme.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE - HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2025-SE-01

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Coordinator

KAUNO TECHNOLOGIJOS UNIVERSITETAS
Net EU contribution
€ 120 240,00
Address
K DONELAICIO 73
LT-44029 Kaunas
Lithuania
Region
Lietuva Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas Kauno apskritis
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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