The implantation of any foreign material into the body leads to the development of an
inflammatory and fibrotic process—the foreign body reaction (FBR). Upon implantation into a …

The major applications of PGMs are as catalysts in automotive industry, petroleum refining,
environmental (gas remediation), industrial chemical production (eg, ammonia production …

Implantable biosensors are valuable scientific tools for basic neuroscience research and
clinical applications. Neurotechnologies provide direct readouts of neurological signal and …

To ensure long-term consistent neural recordings, next-generation intracortical
microelectrodes are being developed with an increased emphasis on reducing the neuro …

Objective. The mechanisms underlying intracortical microelectrode encapsulation and
failure are not well understood. A leading hypothesis implicates the role of the mechanical …

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have allowed control of prosthetic limbs in paralyzed
patients. Unfortunately, the electrodes of the BCI that interface with the brain only function for …

The acquisition of high-fidelity, long-term neural recordings in vivo is critically important to
advance neuroscience and brain–machine interfaces. For decades, rigid materials such as …

The inflammatory brain tissue response to implanted neural electrode devices has hindered
the longevity of these implants. Zwitterionic polymers have a potent anti-fouling effect that …

Microneedles (MNs) have been used to deliver drugs for over two decades. These platforms
have been proven to increase transdermal drug delivery efficiency dramatically by …

Intracortical electrodes record neural signals directly from local populations of neurons in the
brain, and conduct them to external electronics that control prosthetics. However, the …