Perspectives on tissue-like bioelectronics for neural modulation

Abstract

Summary: Advances in bioelectronic implants have been offering valuable chances to interface and modulate neural systems. Potential mismatches between bioelectronics and targeted neural tissues require devices to exhibit “tissue-like” properties for better implant-bio integration. In particular, mechanical mismatches pose a significant challenge. In the past years, efforts were made in both materials synthesis and device design to achieve bioelectronics mechanically and biochemically mimicking biological tissues. In this perspective, we mainly summarized recent progress of developing “tissue-like” bioelectronics and categorized them into different strategies. We also discussed how these “tissue-like” bioelectronics were utilized for modulating in vivo nervous systems and neural organoids. We concluded the perspective by proposing further directions including personalized bioelectronics, novel materials design and the involvement of artificial intelligence and robotic techniques.

Keywords

• Bioengineering
• Biotechnology
• Tissue engineering
• Bioelectronics
• Biomaterials