Graphene Thin-Film Technology for Neural Interfaces

Establishing a reliable bidirectional communication interface between the nervous system and electronic devices is crucial for exploiting the full potential of neurotechnology. Despite recent advancements, current technologies evidence important shortcomings, e.g. lack of focal stimulation, low signal-to-noise ratio, etc. Thus, efforts to explore novel materials are essential for the development of next-generation neural interfaces. Graphene and graphene-based materials possess a very attractive set of physicochemical properties holding great potential for implantable neural interfaces. This presentation provides an overview on the technology and applications of graphene-based thin film devices aiming at developing neural interfaces for an efficient bidirectional communication with the nervous system.