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    • Neuroscience
    • Materials Science

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    • Scar tissue encapsulation impedes the function of stimulating neuroprosthetics.
    • Existing electrode coatings face challenges with biocompatibility and mechanical mismatch.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate the feasibility of integrating cell-loaded hydrogels with current electrode coating technologies.
    • To develop soft, cell-integrated electrode coatings for improved neuroprosthetic performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of layered conductive hydrogel constructs.
    • Embedding neural cells within the hydrogel matrix.
    • Evaluation of cell viability, growth, and electrode electroactivity.
    • Assessment of charge injection limits and mechanical properties.

    Main Results:

    • Hydrogel constructs successfully supported neural cell growth.
    • Electroactivity of the electrodes was maintained.
    • Safe charge injection limit was 8 times higher than conventional platinum electrodes.
    • Electrode stiffness was four orders of magnitude lower than platinum electrodes.

    Conclusions:

    • Soft, cell-integrated hydrogel electrode coatings are a feasible concept for neuroprosthetics.
    • These novel coatings offer significant advantages in safety and mechanical properties over conventional electrodes.
    • Future research will focus on optimizing biological cues for stem cell differentiation.