As biological signals are mainly based on ion transport, the differences in signal carriers have become a major issue for intimate communication between electrical devices and areas. In this respect, an ionic device which can directly interpret from systems needs to be designed. Particularly, it is also required amplify effective processing, since amount of ions acquired very small. Here, we report amplification as well sensing through modified design polyelectrolyte hydrogel-based diodes....

In this study, an aqueous nonlinear synaptic element showing plasticity behavior is developed, which based on the chemical processes in ionic diode. The device simple, fully ionic, and easily configurable, requiring only two terminals—for input output—similar to biological synapses. key realizing features are precipitation dissolution, occur at forward- or reverse-biased diode junctions appropriate reservoir electrolytes. Given that precipitate acts as a physical barrier circuit, above...

Iontronics is an artificial platform using ions or molecules as signal carriers in aqueous environment and inspired by biological systems their operating principles. Applications of iontronics have been primarily developed to mimic the characteristics form seamless biointerfaces for communication. This review provides a comprehensive description such endeavors over recent decades, well demonstrations pertaining biomimetic nonlinear behaviors ionic chemical delivery devices. The research...

Neural interfacing technologies, combined with biospecific targeting and neuroelectrochemical analysis, provide a powerful platform for advancing the understanding of neural communication at single-cell level. A key factor in this integration is role protein-mediated cell adhesion cell-electrode interface, which can influence cellular processes such as exocytosis. However, specific impact interaction remains largely unexplored. In study, electrode functionalized genetically engineered...

In response to the extensive utilization of ionic circuits, including in iontronics and wearable devices, a new method for fabricating hydrogel-based circuit on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchip is reported. Prolonged UV/ozone oxidation combined with proper surface functionalizations novel bonding using thiol-epoxy click reaction enable robust attachment photopolymerized hydrogel microchannel eventual operation electrolytes as an circuit. The stretchable diode constructed PDMS shows...

Ion current rectification (ICR), diodelike behavior in surface-charged nanopores, shows promise the design of delivery probes for manipulation neural networks as it can solve diffusive leakages that might be critical clinical and research applications. However, has not been achieved because ICR restrictions nanosized dimension low electrolyte concentration, direction is inappropriate delivery. Herein, we present a polyelectrolyte gel-filled (PGF) micropipette harnessing inverted probe, which...

Advancements in neural interface technologies have enabled the direct connection of neurons and electronics, facilitating chemical communication between systems external devices. One promising approach is a synaptogenesis-involving method, which offers an opportunity for synaptic signaling these systems. Janus synapses, one type utilizing cell adhesion molecules construction, possess unique features that enable determination location, direction signal flow, types neurotransmitters involved,...

As the population of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, managing and enhancing Electric Vehicle Charging Experience (eCX) has become an inevitable challenge. However, research community not given comprehensive attention eCX, often neglecting interactions between key components: EVs, chargers, mobile apps. This addresses gap by identifying heuristic evaluation criteria measure problems existing EV chargers for effective management. The charging process was analyzed hierarchically...

Coordination of synapses onto electrodes with high specificity and maintaining a stable long-lasting interface have importance in the field neural interfaces. One potential approach is to present ligands on surface that would be bound through protein–protein interaction specific areas neuronal cells. Here, we functionalize electrode surfaces genetically engineered neuroligin-1 protein demonstrate formation nascent presynaptic bouton upon binding neurexin-1 β membrane neurons. The resulting...

Over the recent years, development of neural interface systems has stuck to using electrical cues stimulate neurons and read out signals, although relay signals via chemical release recognition at synapses. In addition, conventional interfaces are vulnerable cell migration glial encapsulation due absence connection anchoring neuron into device unlike synapses, which firmly sustained by protein bonding. To close this discrepancy, we conducted an intensive investigation induced synapse...

Seamless neural interfaces conjoining neurons and electrochemical devices hold great potential for highly efficient signal transmission across neuronal systems the external world. Signal through chemical sensing stimulation via electrochemistry is remarkable because communication occurs same language of neurons. One promising approach a synaptogenesis-involving method, which offers an opportunity synaptic signaling between these systems. Janus synapses, one type interface utilizing cell...

Electrochemistry is closely related to biological system in many aspects such as the information processing based on electrical signal, and signal transduction of phenomena. Many biomarkers or events can be analyzed electrochemical manner a form biosensor. Sometimes, electrochemistry also endows breakthrough bridge solid-state electronics, even demonstrate biomimetic, bioinspired functions events. In this talk, we introduce two our researches; (i) formation neural interface using an...

This study aims to explore the eating-out experience of people with vision impairment (VI) persona method. People VI are not privileged information due limited accessibility. Previous studies have suggested kiosks main barrier in VI. However, quality has changed accessible market. Researchers recruited seven and low for one-to-one in-depth interviews. The researchers created four personas user journey maps present critical points each stage experience. Four major themes eating created: 1)...