In 2015, scientists took Egg Computing a step further — from logic to memory. Using the protein-rich albumen, they created the first egg bio-memristor, a memory device capable of remembering and forgetting like a human brain cell.
The 2015 Egg-Albumen Memristor Breakthrough
Researchers in South Korea built a resistive memory device using dried egg whites as the active layer. The memristor could switch between high and low resistance states more than 500 times — proving that organic materials could handle data storage reliably.
Flexible and Neuromorphic Potential
Unlike rigid silicon chips, egg-based memristors are flexible, biodegradable, and self-healing. They can be embedded into soft robotics or wearable devices and even mimic synaptic behavior, crucial for neuromorphic computing — systems that think and adapt like biological brains.
Toward Sustainable Computing
Egg-based memory devices promise ultra-low energy consumption, recyclable materials, and zero toxic waste — all essential for the coming age of green computing.
Conclusion
The future of neuromorphic electronics might not be silicon-based — it could be protein-based. With ongoing research into egg albumen’s electrical memory, scientists are proving that even the simplest natural materials can store the intelligence of tomorrow.