Main description:

Here the renowned editor Evgeny Katz has chosen contributions that cover a wide range of examples and issues in implantable bioelectronics, resulting in an excellent overview of the topic. The various implants covered include biosensoric and prosthetic devices, as well as neural and brain implants, while ethical issues, suitable materials, biocompatibility, and energy-harvesting devices are also discussed. A must-have for both newcomers and established researchers in this interdisciplinary field that connects scientists from chemistry, material science, biology, medicine, and electrical engineering.

Contents:

Implantable Bioelectronics - Editorial Introduction Magnetically-Functionalised Cells: Fabrication, Characterization and Biomedical Applications Untethered Insect Interfaces Miniaturized Biomedical Implantable Devices Cross-Hierarchy Design Exploration for Implantable Electronics Neural Interfaces: From Human Nerves to Electronics Cyborgs - The Neuro-Tech Version Interacting with Implanted Devices Through Implanted User Interfaces Ultra-Low Power and Robust On-Chip Digital Signal Processing for Closed-Loop Neuro-Prosthesis Implantable CMOS Imaging Devices Implanted Wireless Biotelemetry Nano-Enabled Implantable Device for In-Vivo Glucose Monitoring Improving the Biocompatibility of Implantable Bioelectronics Devices Abiotic (Non-Enzymatic) Implantable Biofuel Cells Direct Electron Transfer Based Enzymatic Fuel Cells In Vitro, Ex Vivo, and In Vivo Enzymatic Fuel Cells: From Design to Implantation in Mammals Implanted Biofuel Cells Operating In Vivo Biomedical Implantable Systems----History, Design and Trends Brain Computer Interfaces: Ethical and Policy Considerations Conclusions and Perspectives