Future neural electrodes: probing the electrical activity of nerves using 3D graphene networks

这项研究旨在开发一种全新的神经电极，它将首次实现可靠和长期的刺激和记录。该方法将基于石墨烯的生物材料与可调的电学和生物学特性结合在支持性三维细胞微环境中，极大地增强了细胞与电极之间的电相互作用。神经细胞的电特性将通过我们的三维石墨烯网络进行探测，从而深入了解脑机接口。这个项目很重要，因为它直接解决了当前电极设计的固有局限性。

This research aims to develop a totally new type of neural electrode that will for the first time, allow reliable and long-term stimulation and recording. The approach incorporates graphene based biomaterials with tunable electrical and biological properties within supportive three-dimensional cellular microenvironments, greatly enhancing the electrical interactions between cells and the electrode. The electrical properties of nerve cells will be probed using our three-dimensional graphene network, providing insight into the the brain-machine interface. This project is important as it directly addresses the inherent limitations of current electrode designs.