Our researchers have invented an implantable neuronal prosthetic for placement in a brain of a patient for receiving and sending electrical signals. The implantable neuronal prosthetic interacts directly with single or small groups of targeted neurons within the CNS or PNS. The prosthetic is constructed out of single crystal cubic silicon carbide (3C-SiC) which is biocompatible, chemically inert, physically strong and an elastic semiconducting material. The BMI devices constructed out of 3C-SiC can yield significantly higher activity rate after implementation, as compared to the devices constructed out of currently existing materials.
Microelectrode Array of Shanks Made of 3C-SiC and Shank Tip with Electrodes