Ultra-compliant peripheral nerve cuff electrode with hydrogel adhesion

Xiao Chuan Ong, Wei Chen Huang, Ik Soo Kwon, Chaitanya Gopinath, Haosheng Wu, Lee E. Fisher, Robert A. Gaunt, Christopher J. Bettinger, Gary K. Fedder

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

5 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This paper reports a method of fabricating peripheral nerve cuff electrodes attached to a sticky hydrogel. The nerve cuff electrode is much more compliant compared to typical cuff electrodes made of polyimide or PDMS and contains adhesion-promoting functional groups that allow for good electrical contact with the nerve without the need for continuous application of pressure on the nerve. A transfer process is used to fabricate the device using poly(acrylic acid) as the sacrificial material that has tunable solubility in aqueous media. This avoids the need for harsh release chemicals that may affect the properties of the hydrogel. The transfer process also allows for electrode contacts that are flush with the surface of the probe and allow intimate contact of with the nerve, as compared with typical recessed electrode contacts. Patterned SU-8 provides a gradual change in Young's modulus from the stiff pad region to the compliant electrode contact region. The measured impedance of the 75 μm radius Pt electrode contacts is ∼100 kΩ. In vivo recordings have been demonstrated using fabricated devices in the dorsal root ganglia of a cat.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages376-379
Number of pages4
Volume2018-January
ISBN (Electronic)9781538647820
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 24 2018
Event31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: Jan 21 2018Jan 25 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2018-January
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period1/21/181/25/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Ultra-compliant peripheral nerve cuff electrode with hydrogel adhesion'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this