title: Biofunctionalisation of electrically conducting polymers.
abstract: During a single decade of research, evidence has emerged that glial scar formation around the electro-tissue interface drives neural loss and increases the signal impedance of the electrodes, compromising the efficiency of the stimulating systems. Studies with conducting polymers (CPs) as electrode coatings have shown enhanced tissue integration and electrode performance in situ through biochemical and physicomechanical functionalisation. In this review, recent findings on CP modifications are provided in the context of neurospecific biomaterials, shedding light on the valuable impact of multifunctionalised strategies for biomedical applications.
authors: Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials (NFB), National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
authors: Catalina
authors: C
authors: Vallejo-Giraldo
authors: Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials (NFB), National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
authors: Adriona
authors: A
authors: Kelly
authors: Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials (NFB), National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. Electronic address: manus.biggs@nuigalway.ie.
authors: Manus J P
authors: MJ
authors: Biggs
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D011108:Polymers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers