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Chronic neural recordings using silicon microelectrode arrays electrochemically deposited with a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) film

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Ludwig, Kip A, Uram, Jeffrey D, Yang, Junyan, Martin, David C, Kipke, Daryl R·2006·Journal of Neural Engineering

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Conductive polymer coatings can be used to modify traditional electrode recording sites with the intent of improving the long-term performance of cortical microelectrodes. Conductive polymers can drastically decrease recording site impedance, which in turn is hypothesized to reduce thermal noise and signal loss through shunt pathways. Moreover, conductive polymers can be seeded with agents aimed at promoting neural growth toward the recording sites or minimizing the inherent immune response. The end goal of these efforts is to generate an ideal long-term interface between the recording electrode and surrounding tissue. The goal of this study was to refine a method to electrochemically deposit surfactant-templated ordered poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) films on the recording sites of standard 'Michigan' probes and to evaluate the efficacy of these modified sites in recording chronic neural activity. PEDOT-coated site performance was compared to control sites over a six-week evaluation period in terms of impedance spectroscopy, signal-to-noise ratio, number of viable unit potentials recorded and local field potential recordings. PEDOT sites were found to outperform control sites with respect to signal-to-noise ratio and number of viable unit potentials. The benefit of reduced initial impedance, however, was mitigated by the impedance contribution of typical silicon electrode encapsulation. Coating sites with PEDOT also reduced the amount of low-frequency drift evident in local field potential recordings. These findings indicate that electrode sites electrochemically deposited with PEDOT films are suitable for recording neural activity in vivo for extended periods. This study also provided a unique opportunity to monitor how neural recording characteristics develop over the six weeks following implantation.

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Authors
Ludwig, K. A., Uram, J. D., Yang, J., Martin, D. C., & Kipke, D. R.
Affiliations
  • University of Michigan (US)
  • Dow Chemical (United States) (US)
Venue
Journal of Neural Engineering
Published
2006-03-01
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
59-70
ISSN
  • 1741-2552 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-2560
OpenAlex
W2057005089
Cited by
638
References
55
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FWCI
8.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Neural Engineering (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Deep Blue (University of Michigan) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • National Science Foundation (9986866, 0518079, 0084304)
  • University of Michigan
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (N01 NS 12338)
  • Division of Materials Research
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Polymers and Plastics › Conducting polymers and applications
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
Keywords
PEDOT, conducting polymer coatings, chronic neural recording, electrodeposition, electrode impedance, signal-to-noise ratio, local field potentials, low-frequency drift
MeSH terms
Action Potentials, Animals, Electrochemistry, Electrodes, Implanted, Equipment Design, Male, Membranes, Artificial, Microelectrodes, Motor Cortex, Neurons, Polymers, Silicon, Time Factors, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Monitoring, Ambulatory, Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic, Equipment Failure Analysis, Coated Materials, Biocompatible, Rats

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