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Nanostructured Electrodes for Improved Neural Recording

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Karen C. Cheung ,
Yang-Kyu Choi ,
Tim Kubow  and
Luke P. Lee
Karen C. Cheung
Affiliation:
(1) Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center and Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley
Yang-Kyu Choi
Affiliation:
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley
Tim Kubow
Affiliation:
(1) Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center and Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley
Luke P. Lee
Affiliation:
(1) Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center and Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley
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Abstract

We present a new method of increasing the effective electrode surface for improved neural recording. To optimize the electrode, the impedance can be decreased by introducing surface roughness or nanostructures on the electrode. High aspect ratio pillar-like polysilicon nanostructures are created in a reactive ion etch. Nanostructure robustness in cell culture is examined.

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Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 729: Symposium U – MEMS and BioMEMS , 2002 , U4.11
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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