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Multifunctional 3D Patternable Drug‐Embedded Nanocarrier‐Based Interfaces to Enhance Signal Recording and Reduce Neuron Degeneration in Neural Implantation
Author(s) -
Huang WeiChen,
Lai HsinYi,
Kuo LiWei,
Liao ChiaHsin,
Chang PoHsieh,
Liu TaChung,
Chen SanYuan,
Chen YouYin
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201500136
Subject(s) - nanocarriers , nanomanufacturing , materials science , nanotechnology , interface (matter) , computer science , drug delivery , capillary number , capillary action , composite material
To improve the long‐term performance of a neural implant, a nanocarrier‐based neural interface is developed by implementing nanomanufacturing technology and multifunctional nanomaterials to provide structural and mechanical properties that mimic brain tissue, sustain the nonfouling property, and prolong the anti‐inflammatory ability.