Introduction to history of memory devices and the present memory devices -- Introduction of resistive switches memory devices with nanoparticles -- Structure, fabrication and operation of devices with a triple-layer structure sandwiched between two electrode -- Structure, fabrication and operation of devices with a single layer structure sandwiched between two electrode -- Resistive switching devices exploiting the charge transfer between metal electrode and metal nanoparticles -- Mechanisms for resistive switches -- Application of the resistive switching devices with nanoparticles.