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Transient electronics: new opportunities for implantable neurotechnology.
1Medtronic Chair in Neuroengineering, Center for Neuroprosthetics and Institute of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland.
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|August 31, 2021
Summary
Transient neurotechnology, using green electronics, offers new ways to treat neurological disorders by creating bio-active devices. This approach reduces implant side effects and integrates technology with regenerative medicine.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science and Green Chemistry
Background:
- Neurotechnology utilizes artificial devices to manage neurological and mental disorders.
- Advancements in flexible, stretchable, and injectable electronics have broadened neurotechnology applications.
- Green electronics represent a novel advancement in neurotechnology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the emerging potential of transient neurotechnology for human benefit.
- To summarize recent achievements in transient neurotechnology.
- To highlight future needs and challenges in this field.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on transient neurotechnology.
- Analysis of advancements in flexible, stretchable, injectable, and green electronics for neural integration.
- Synthesis of current research on bio-active and bio-responsive neurotechnological devices.
Main Results:
- Transient neurotechnology reduces side effects associated with chronic implants.
- The field is evolving towards bio-active and bio-responsive devices.
- Emerging green electronics offer sustainable and adaptable neurotechnology solutions.
Conclusions:
- Transient neurotechnology holds significant promise for treating neurological conditions.
- This technology has the potential to merge neurotechnology with regenerative medicine.
- Addressing future needs and challenges is crucial for the advancement of transient neurotechnology.
