Implantable Neural Electrodes Fabrication Based on Perfluoroalkoxyalkane Film
- 주제(키워드) Fluoropolymer , implantable neural electrodes , neural prosthesis , perfluoro alkoxyalkane
- 등재 SCIE, SCOPUS
- 발행기관 IEEE Computer Society
- 발행년도 2024
- 총서유형 Journal
- URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ewha/000000213571
- 본문언어 영어
- Published As https://doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2023.3276477
- PubMed 37216261
초록/요약
Objective: In this paper, the fabrication of perfluoro-alkoxy alkane (PFA) film-based planar neural electrodes was proposed. Methods: The fabrication of PFA-based electrodes started with cleaning of PFA film. The argon plasma pretreatment was performed on the PFA film surface and attached to a dummy silicon wafer. Metal layers were deposited and patterned using the standard Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) process. Electrode-sites and pads were opened using reactive ion etching (RIE). Lastly, the electrode patterned PFA substrate film was thermally laminated with the other bare PFA film. Electrical-physical evaluation tests were conducted along with in vitro tests, ex vivo tests and soak tests to evaluate the electrode performance and biocompatibility. Results: The electrical and physical performance of PFA-based electrodes had better performances compared to other biocompatible polymer-based electrodes. Also, the biocompatibility and longevity were verified by cytotoxicity test, elution test, and accelerated life test. Conclusion: The PFA film-based planar neural electrode fabrication was established and evaluated. The PFA based electrodes showed excellent benefits such as long-term reliability, low water absorption rate, and flexibility using the neural electrode. Significance: For implantable neural electrodes, hermetic sealing is required for in vivo durability. PFA fulfilled a low water absorption rate with relatively low Young's modulus to increase the longevity and biocompatibility of the devices. © 1964-2012 IEEE.
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