Objective The emergence of organic electronics – a technology that relies on carbon-based semiconductors to deliver devices with unique properties – represents one of the most dramatic developments of the past two decades. A rapidly emerging new direction in the field involves the interface with biology. The “soft” nature of organics offers better mechanical compatibility with tissue than traditional electronic materials, while their natural compatibility with mechanically flexible substrates suits the non-planar form factors often required for implants. More importantly, their ability to conduct ions in addition to electrons and holes opens up a new communication channel with biology. The experimental work will explore the fundamentals of communication at the interface between conducting polymers and living cells. Specifically, this project will examine the merits of organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) as the “input” devices from the cellular world: devices that translate ionic fluxes from electrically active cells into electrical signals in the transistor channel. The fellow will seek to understand the mechanism behind recording the electrical activity of cells with OECTs and to use this knowledge to design OECTs that record action potentials in an efficient and chemically-sensitive manner. Through collaborations with the microelectronics industry and partners in life sciences, the applications of OECTs in biomedical implants and sensors will be exploited. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssemiconductivitynatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsmicroelectronicsmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF - Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinator ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DES MINES DE SAINT-ETIENNE EU contribution € 175 162,40 Address COURS FAURIEL 158 42023 SAINT ETIENNE CEDEX France See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Christelle Wojciechowski (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data
