Organic Transistor Devices for In Vitro Electrophysiological Applications, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Springer Theses Series

This thesis reports on a novel system for extracellular recordings of the activity of excitable cells, which relies on an organic, charge-modulated field-effect transistor (FET) called OCMFET. The book shows how, thanks to the intrinsic biocompatibility, lightness, and inexpensiveness of the material used, this new system is able to overcome several problems typical of of ?classic? electronic and bioelectronic. It provides a full description of the system, together with a comprehensive report of the successful experimental trials carried out on both cardiac and nerve cells, and a concise yet comprehensive overview of bioelectronic interfaces and organic sensors for electrophysiological applications.

 

Introduction.- Bio-electronics Interfaces.- Organic Devices for Electrophysiological Applications.- The Micro Organic Charge Modulated FET Array.- Experimental Results.-Conclusions.

Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the University of Genoa, Italy Reports on the design and implementation of an innovative organic transistor device for in vivo and in vitro extracellular recordings interesting alternative to MEAs and FEDs – the currently most employed devices in modern electrophysiology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras