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Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials for Wireless and Precise Neuromodulation.

Yamin Liu¹, Bowen Li¹, Dao Shi¹

¹Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, National Engineering Research Center of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Technologies for Diagnosis and Therapy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.

|September 4, 2025

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Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials offer advanced wireless neuromodulation, overcoming limitations of traditional methods. This review highlights their potential for treating neurological disorders with enhanced precision and minimal invasiveness.

Keywords:

deep brain stimulation nanotechnology neural diseases neuromodulation wireless stimulation

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Neuroscience

Background:

Neuromodulation is crucial for neural circuit control and treating nervous system disorders.
Conventional methods like electrical stimulation and optogenetics have limitations including invasiveness and tissue damage.
Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials offer a promising alternative for wireless neuromodulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for wireless neuromodulation.
To highlight novel nanomaterial types including energy conversion, artificial catalytic, neuro-bioactive, and multifunctional materials.
To discuss structural design, modulation mechanisms, and therapeutic outcomes for neurological disorders.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of recent literature on stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for neuromodulation.
Categorization of nanomaterials based on activation stimuli (physical or biological).
Analysis of material design, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications.

Main Results:

Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials provide tunable, minimally invasive, and highly targeted neuromodulation.
These materials demonstrate long-term biocompatibility and stability, overcoming drawbacks of conventional techniques.
Recent advancements include diverse nanomaterial classes with unique functionalities for neural circuit control.

Conclusions:

Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials represent a significant leap forward in wireless neuromodulation technology.
Further research into material design and clinical translation is essential for developing next-generation therapies.
This field holds great promise for advancing the treatment of neurological disorders.