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Jia-Wei Yang1,2, Zih-Yu Yu2, Sheng-Jen Cheng1,2
1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|April 26, 2020
Summary
Graphene oxide (GO) shows promise for retinal prosthesis electrodes, aiding vision restoration in conditions like age-related macular degeneration. This review explores GO
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Retinal prostheses offer a treatment for retinopathies, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa.
- Graphene oxide (GO) is a biocompatible nanomaterial with advantageous physicochemical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential application of graphene oxide (GO) in fabricating electrodes for retinal prostheses.
- To integrate insights from biological medicine, nanotechnology, and electronic/electrical engineering.
- To highlight innovative objectives for developing biomedical applications of retinal prostheses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review integrating interdisciplinary research.
- Analysis of graphene oxide's properties for biomedical applications.
- Exploration of electronic and electrical engineering advancements in prosthesis design.
Main Results:
- Graphene oxide demonstrates significant potential for use in retinal prosthesis electrodes due to its biocompatibility and properties.
- The review synthesizes current knowledge across multiple scientific domains.
Conclusions:
- Graphene oxide is a promising material for enhancing retinal prosthesis technology.
- Further research integrating nanotechnology and engineering can drive innovation in vision restoration.
