Molecular computing method uses metal ions to mimic complex mathematical functions

https://phys.org/news/2024-09-molecular-method-metal-ions-mimic.html

"control chemical reactions using metal ions... sequence of complex chemical reactions a form of information processing requiring far less energy than digital computers... linear equations, parabolas, logical Boolean programmed as chemical reactions, also remembering previous events by adding substance slowing conversion... controlled autocatalytic reactions' rates enabling lingering in 2 states, temporarily storing information...artificial intelligence, smart materials, nanobiotechnology, chemical origins of life"