The advent of nanotechnology represents ... target specific cell types. Smart nanomaterials enable the conversion of remote signals (such as light, magnetic, or ultrasound) into local stimuli (eg, electric fields or heat) for neurons....

November 20, 2024 - The advent of nanotechnology represents ... Smart nanomaterials enable the conversion of remote signals (such as light, magnetic, or ultrasound) into local stimuli (eg, electric fields or heat) for neurons....

The advent of nanotechnology represents ... Smart nanomaterials enable the conversion of remote signals (such as light, magnetic, or ultrasound) into local stimuli (eg, electric fields or heat) for neurons....

Distinct from existing reviews, this perspective uniquely synthesizes the latest advancements in smart nanomaterials · for neural modulation, offering a comprehensive overview of their multifunctional roles beyond conventional applica­

November 20, 2024 - The advent of nanotechnology represents ... Smart nanomaterials enable the conversion of remote signals (such as light, magnetic, or ultrasound) into local stimuli (eg, electric fields or heat) for neurons....

March 29, 2026 - We discuss how stimuli-responsive nanomaterials enable spatiotemporally precise brain interfacing through remotely controlled actuation; furthermore, we examine energy transduction mechanisms underlying nanoparticle-assisted neuromodulation, ...

March 29, 2026 - Recent advances in smart nanotechnologies are expanding the toolbox for brain interfacing, from wireless neuromodulation and high-resolution sensing to targeted delivery within the central nervous sy...

In this Account, we will review recent advances and our efforts spearheaded toward utilizing nanostructured electrodes for enhanced bidirectional interfaces with neurons, the application of unique hybrid nanomaterials for remote nongenetic optical stimulation of neurons, tunable nanomaterials for highly sensitive and selective neurotransmitter detection, and the utilization of nanomaterials as electrocatalysts toward electrochemically modulating cellular activity.

Neuromodulation is the process of changing neural activity by delivering electrical, optical, chemical, acoustic or magnetic stimuli to targeted neural tissue.[ 1 ] It provides powerful tools both for understanding the brain function, and for modulating the acti

(4,10) For direct measurements ... selectivity/sensitivity. (4) Recent developments in nanomaterial engineering have led to a surge in multimodal modulation and detection of neuronal activity....

October 20, 2023 - The use of low-dimensional nanomaterials has demonstrated new device functionality, which is typically more similar to that of a biological neuron. Aside from chemical, structural, and compositional tunability, van der Waals heterostructures ...

Future research will be indispensable to optimize this technology and investigate whether it allows targeting deep brain areas. In summary, the use of nanomaterials as nanoelectrodes shows promise as a new solution for wireless neural devices.

April 24, 2021 - Understanding the mechanisms of these systems that induce sensory reactions and respond to disease remains one of the greatest challenges in science, engineering, and medicine. Recent advances in nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have led to the extensive research of electronic devices for brain interfaces to better understand the neural activities of the brain’s complex nervous system.

October 19, 2021 - Recent advances in developing novel nanoscale neuromodulation strategies with less invasiveness, improved biointerfaces, deeper penetration, and higher spatiotemporal precision are discussed. The emp...

October 11, 2024 - Discovering less invasive alternatives ... and research applications. Nanomaterial-mediated transduction of magnetic fields into electric potentials has been explored as a means for remote neuromodulation....

Neural interfaces are crucial conduits between neural tissues and external devices, enabling the recording and modulation of neural activity. However, with increasing demand, simple neural interfaces are no longer adequate to meet the requirements for precision, functionality, and safety. There are three main challenges in fabricating advanced neural interfaces: sensitivity, heat management, and biocompatibility. The electrical, chemical, and optical properties of 2D nanomaterials enhance the sensitivity of various types of neural interfaces, while the newly developed interfaces do not exhibit adverse reactions in terms of heat management and biocompatibility.

July 16, 2025 - Magnetic nanomaterials offer a promising, minimally invasive alternative by directly interacting with the nervous system at cellular and molecular levels. When exposed to external magnetic fields (MFs), these nanoscale materials can modulate ...

November 30, 2021 - Current technological advances in neural probing and modulation have enabled an extraordinary glimpse into the intricacies of the nervous system. Particularly, nanomaterials are proving to be an incredibly versatile platform for neurological applications owing to their biocompatibility, tunability, highly specific targeting and sensing, and long-term chemical stability.

June 1, 2020 - Currently, there is a need for ... (3D) platforms. Here, we report a breakthrough hybrid nanomaterial for remote, nongenetic, photothermal stimulation of 2D and 3D neural cellular systems....