Neural Microelectrodes for Brain–Computer Interfaces
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B：Biology and Biomedicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 586
Special Issue Editors
Interests: in vitro neural microelectrode array; multichannel multichannel neural electrophysiological and chemical signals detection; microsystems microsystems and nanotechnology
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Interests: neural microelectrode array with nanotechnology in vivo; electronic engineering; biomedical engineering; biosystems engineering
Interests: electrophysiological / neurotransmitter chemical microelectrode array with nanotechnology; neuron pattern recognition and intelligent algorithm; brain scientific instruments for high-throughput neuron information detection and multilevel control; acupoint neural information detection and stimulation therapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neural microelectrodes are indispensable core components for brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) and fundamental neuroscience, acting as the critical bridge between neural tissues and external devices to enable high-fidelity signal acquisition and precise neural modulation. Traditional lithography-based technologies lay the foundation for microelectrode fabrication, while recent decades have seen the emergence of innovative precision platforms (e.g., flexible electronics, 3D self-deployable structures, interventional devices) that are increasingly integrated to leverage complementary strengths. Notable advances include advanced materials (MXene, conductive polymers), anti-inflammatory modifications, minimally invasive implantation, and high-throughput detection, though challenges such as electrode–tissue compatibility and long-term stability persist. These innovations unlock promising applications in motor function restoration, brain disease diagnosis/treatment, and neural circuit decoding. This Special Issue invites original research, short communications, and reviews focusing on novel methodological developments in neural microelectrode materials, micro/nanofabrication, neural signal detection and modulation, neural encoding/decoding algorithms, and preclinical/clinical translational applications.
Dr. Jinping Luo
Dr. Yilin Song
Prof. Dr. Xinxia Cai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neural microelectrodes
- brain–computer interface
- materials and micro/nanofabrication
- neural signal processing
- translational applications
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