Interfacing with Neural Tissue

Maintenance of contact with neural cells is integral to the performance of the implant device and the use of biosynthetic CP coatings will potentially improve the long-term efficacy of such devices. Limited research is available on the long-term interactions of CPs with neural tissue. Two studies by the Martin research group at Michigan University have examined the chronic performance of nanostructured PEDOT on neural recording electrodes [52,144]. The microelectrode arrays coated with surfactant-templated PEDOT and 

Conducting polymers are an exciting alternative to conventional metal biomaterials for use in a range of implant applications with a requirement for electroactivity. The development 

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Controllable prosthetics are possible with the creation of interfaces between neural tissue and machines. Electrical signals from five regions in the cerebral cortex of monkeys have already been used to drive the movement of robotic arms. " ... 

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