Biocompatible Biphasic Iontronics Enable Neuron-Like Ionic Signal Transmission

oleh: Xiaoyi Wang, Aleksandar P. Ivanov, Joshua B. Edel

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2024-01-01

Deskripsi

Biocompatible connections between external artificial devices and living organisms show promise for future neuroprosthetics and therapeutics. The study in Science by Zhao and colleagues introduces a cascade-heterogated biphasic gel (HBG) iontronic device, which facilitates electronic-to-multi-ionic signal transduction for abiotic–biotic interfaces. Inspired by neuron signaling, the HBG device demonstrated its biocompatibility by regulating neural activity in biological tissue, paving the way for wearable and implantable devices, including brain–computer interfaces.