Stretchable, Fully Polymeric Electrode Arrays for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation.

ABSTRACT: There is a critical need to transition research level flexible polymer bioelectronics toward the clinic by demonstrating both reliability in fabrication and stable device performance. Conductive elastomers (CEs) are composites of conductive polymers in elastomeric matrices that provide both flexibility and enhanced electrochemical properties compared to conventional metallic electrodes. This work focuses on the development of nerve cuff devices and the assessment of the device functionality at each development stage, from CE material to fully polymeric electrode arrays. Two device types are fabricated by laser machining of a thick and thin CE sheet variant on an insulative polydimethylsiloxane substrate and lamination into tubing to produce pre-curled cuffs. Device performance and stabilit

SUBMITTER: Cuttaz EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8061359 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature