ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 8233 - 8243
Published: May 2, 2022
Photovoltaic
biointerfaces
offer
wireless
and
battery-free
bioelectronic
medicine
via
photomodulation
of
neurons.
Near-infrared
(NIR)
light
enables
communication
with
neurons
inside
the
deep
tissue
application
high
photon
flux
within
ocular
safety
limit
exposure.
For
that,
nonsilicon
are
highly
demanded
for
thin
flexible
operation.
Here,
we
devised
a
quantum
dot
(QD)-based
photovoltaic
biointerface
that
stimulates
cells
spectral
transparency
window
by
using
NIR
(λ
=
780
nm).
Integration
an
ultrathin
QD
layer
25
nm
into
multilayered
architecture
transduction
to
safe
capacitive
ionic
currents
leads
reproducible
action
potentials
on
primary
hippocampal
success
rates.
The
exhibit
low
in
vitro
toxicity
robust
photoelectrical
performance
under
different
stability
tests.
Our
findings
show
colloidal
dots
can
be
used
brain,
heart,
retina.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
32(36)
Published: July 21, 2020
Abstract
Conjugated
polymers
(CPs)
possess
a
unique
set
of
features
setting
them
apart
from
other
materials.
These
properties
make
ideal
when
interfacing
the
biological
world
electronically.
Their
mixed
electronic
and
ionic
conductivity
can
be
used
to
detect
weak
signals,
deliver
charged
bioactive
molecules,
mechanically
or
electrically
stimulate
tissues.
CPs
functionalized
with
various
(bio)chemical
moieties
blend
functional
materials,
aim
modulating
responses
endow
specificity
toward
analytes
interest.
They
absorb
photons
generate
charges
that
are
then
cells
produce
fuels.
also
have
catalytic
allowing
harvest
ambient
energy
and,
along
their
high
capacitances,
promising
materials
for
next‐generation
power
sources
integrated
bioelectronic
devices.
In
this
perspective,
an
overview
key
examination
operational
mechanism
devices
leverage
these
specific
applications
in
bioelectronics
is
provided.
addition
discussing
chemical
structure–functionality
relationships
applied
at
interface,
development
new
chemistries
form
factors
would
bring
forth
sensors,
actuators,
sources,
hence,
advances
field
organic
described.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(4), P. 4826 - 4846
Published: Jan. 20, 2022
The
nervous
system
poses
a
grand
challenge
for
integration
with
modern
electronics
and
the
subsequent
advances
in
neurobiology,
neuroprosthetics,
therapy
which
would
become
possible
upon
such
integration.
Due
to
its
extreme
complexity,
multifaceted
signaling
pathways,
∼1
kHz
operating
frequency,
complementary
metal
oxide
semiconductor
(CMOS)
based
appear
be
only
technology
platform
at
hand
However,
conventional
CMOS-based
rely
exclusively
on
electronic
therefore
require
an
additional
translate
signals
into
language
of
neurobiology.
Organic
are
just
platform,
capable
converting
addressing
variety
matching
endogenous
while
simultaneously
possessing
favorable
material
similarities
tissue.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
organic
platforms
modalities
specifically
designed
role
as
"translator",
focusing
especially
recent
implementation
APL Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
7(3)
Published: Feb. 6, 2019
Flexible
electronics
technology
dramatically
changes
the
capability
of
sensors,
which
allows
us
to
detect
human
biological
signals
not
only
on
skin
but
also
inside
body.
Wearable
sensors
that
stick
surface
can
various
biomechanical
movements,
signals,
and
byproducts
such
as
useful
elements
from
sweat
body
temperature.
On
other
hand,
implantable
directly
or
indirectly
contact
with
components
body,
tissue,
organs,
muscles,
support
treat
bodily
functions
problems.
With
development
these
advanced
we
live
together
a
huge
number
in
future.
Toward
sensor
networks
be
fully
implanted
future,
sustainable
energy
sources
operation
well
materials
enable
long-term
use
remain
challenges.
In
this
review,
first
summarize
state-of-the-art
terms
flexible
wearable
platforms.
Additionally,
review
recent
research
trends
harvesters
mechanical
thermal
conversion
into
electricity
for
sensors.
Furthermore,
cover
studies
aspect
Finally,
discuss
future
direction
may
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
19(20), P. 4353 - 4353
Published: Oct. 9, 2019
The
development
of
wearable
electronics
has
emphasized
user-comfort,
convenience,
security,
and
improved
medical
functionality.
Several
previous
research
studies
transformed
various
types
sensors
into
a
form
to
more
closely
monitor
body
signals
enable
real-time,
continuous
sensing.
In
order
realize
these
sensing
platforms,
it
is
essential
integrate
wireless
power
supplies
data
communication
systems
with
the
sensors.
This
review
article
discusses
recent
progress
in
technologies
Also,
state-of-the-art
related
application
sensor
functionality
discussed,
including
electronic
skin,
smart
contact
lenses,
neural
interfaces,
retinal
prostheses.
Current
challenges
prospects
are
discussed.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: April 5, 2019
Optical
control
of
the
electrophysiology
single
cells
can
be
a
powerful
tool
for
biomedical
research
and
technology.
Here,
we
report
organic
electrolytic
photocapacitors
(OEPCs),
devices
that
function
as
extracellular
capacitive
electrodes
stimulating
cells.
OEPCs
consist
transparent
conductor
layers
covered
with
donor-acceptor
bilayer
photoconductors.
This
device
produces
an
open-circuit
voltage
in
physiological
solution
330
mV
upon
illumination
using
light
tissue
transparency
window
630
to
660
nm.
We
have
performed
electrophysiological
recordings
on
Xenopus
laevis
oocytes,
finding
rapid
(time
constants,
50
μs
5
ms)
photoinduced
transient
changes
range
20
110
mV.
measure
opening
potassium
channels,
conclusively
proving
OEPC
effectively
depolarizes
cell
membrane.
Our
results
demonstrate
versatile
nongenetic
technique
optical
manipulation
currently
represents
one
simplest
most
stable
efficient
stimulation
solutions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
32(15)
Published: Oct. 14, 2019
Abstract
Conformable
bioelectronic
systems
are
promising
tools
that
may
aid
the
understanding
of
diseases,
alleviate
pathological
symptoms
such
as
chronic
pain,
heart
arrhythmia,
and
dysfunctions,
assist
in
reversing
conditions
deafness,
blindness,
paralysis.
Combining
reduced
invasiveness
with
advanced
electronic
functions,
hybrid
have
evolved
tremendously
last
decade,
pushed
by
progress
materials
science,
micro‐
nanofabrication,
system
assembly
packaging,
biomedical
engineering.
Hybrid
integration
refers
here
to
a
technological
approach
embed
within
mechanically
compliant
carrier
substrates
components
circuits
prepared
traditional
materials.
This
combination
leverages
mechanical
performance
polymer
device
materials,
respectively,
offers
many
opportunities
for
man‐made
communicate
body
unmet
precision.
However,
trade‐offs
between
selection,
manufacturing
processes,
resolution,
electrical
function,
integrity,
biointegration,
reliability
should
be
considered.
Herein,
prominent
trends
conformable
analyzed
key
design,
validation
principles
outlined
together
remaining
challenges
produce
reliable
conformable,
systems.
Communications Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: March 5, 2021
Abstract
Retinal
prostheses
hold
the
promise
of
restoring
vision
in
totally
blind
people.
However,
a
decade
clinical
trials
highlighted
quantitative
limitations
hampering
possibility
reaching
this
goal.
A
key
challenge
retinal
stimulation
is
to
independently
activate
neurons
over
large
portion
subject’s
visual
field.
Reaching
such
goal
would
significantly
improve
perception
accuracy
implants’
users,
along
with
their
spatial
cognition,
attention,
ambient
mapping
and
interaction
environment.
Here
we
show
wide-field,
high-density
high-resolution
photovoltaic
epiretinal
prosthesis
for
artificial
(POLYRETINA).
The
embeds
10,498
physically
functionally
independent
pixels,
allowing
wide
coverage
stimulation.
Single-pixel
illumination
reproducibly
induced
network-mediated
responses
from
ganglion
cells
at
safe
irradiance
levels.
Furthermore,
POLYRETINA
allowed
response
discrimination
high
resolution
equivalent
pixel
pitch
(120
µm)
thanks
mechanism.
This
approach
could
allow
mid-peripheral
patients
retinitis
pigmentosa.