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Conjugated Polymer for Implantable Electronics toward Clinical Application
Author(s) -
Liu Yuxin,
Feig Vivian Rachel,
Bao Zhenan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced healthcare materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.288
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 2192-2659
pISSN - 2192-2640
DOI - 10.1002/adhm.202001916
Subject(s) - conjugated system , nanotechnology , flexibility (engineering) , electronics , materials science , polymer , electrical engineering , engineering , statistics , mathematics , composite material
Owing to their excellent mechanical flexibility, mixed‐conducting electrical property, and extraordinary chemical turnability, conjugated polymers have been demonstrated to be an ideal bioelectronic interface to deliver therapeutic effect in many different chronic diseases. This review article summarizes the latest advances in implantable electronics using conjugated polymers as electroactive materials and identifies remaining challenges and opportunities for developing electronic medicine. Examples of conjugated polymer‐based bioelectronic devices are selectively reviewed in human clinical studies or animal studies with the potential for clinical adoption. The unique properties of conjugated polymers are highlighted and exemplified as potential solutions to address the specific challenges in electronic medicine.