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  • Materials Science
  • Neuroscience

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  • Neural implantable devices require stable electrical conductivity and mechanical compatibility with dynamic bodily movements.
  • Existing conductive materials are often rigid, causing mismatches with tissues, while stretchable polymers lack stability and lithography compatibility.
  • A need exists for electromechanically stable neural interfaces for precise biological communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel polymer-based microfabricated architecture for neural interfaces.
  • To assess the electromechanical stability and mechanical properties of different perforated thin-film geometries.
  • To demonstrate the in-vivo application of these devices for neural stimulation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a softening, flexible, and lithography-compatible polymer to create perforated thin-film architectures.
  • Mechanically and electrically evaluated three distinct geometries under simulated physiological conditions.
  • Fabricated multi-electrode spinal cord leads using titanium nitride and tested in rat models.

Main Results:

  • The Peano structure exhibited minimal resistance changes (<1.5×) at nearly 150% strain.
  • Devices achieved a maximum mechanical elongation of 220% before fracture.
  • Successful application of multi-electrode leads for neural stimulation in rat models was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • The developed polymer and microfabrication technique enable the creation of stretchable and electromechanically stable neural interfaces.
  • The Peano structure shows exceptional performance under high strain, overcoming limitations of current neural electronic systems.
  • These findings pave the way for advanced bioelectronic interfaces with improved biocompatibility and functionality.