Projects

 

DEEP, acronym for drug-releasing electrode with enhanced properties:

The project is coordinated by Neurotech, in collaboration with UCL (GREN, MOEX, POLY), ULG and IT4IP

Topic: this project is about the development of an implantable electrode with quantitive drug eluting capacity. Polypyrrole, a conductive polymer, is coated with platinum nanostructures and forms the basis of this innovative technology.

 

IMANE, acronym for Implantable Multi-contact Active Nerve Electrode, is a European Commission research project. The partners of this project are: Université Catholique de Louvain (GREN, PCPM, ISTO), Ghent University, University College London (BME, EEL), Bath University, CERLA, Applied Microengineering (A.M.L.), MATRA Electronique and Neurotech.

Topic: the aim of the project is the development of a new type of Active Neural Electrode System and a neurostimulator system that should combine:

-          Stimulation and recording functions;

-          Integrated components placed directly on the electrode; 

-          Miniaturization (low voltage requirement, blocking capacitor suppression,...);

-          New silicone metallization process;

-          Safe stimulation protocol (physiological studies);

-          Complete transcutaneous control (external charging, RFID, ...);

-          Compatibility with industrialization.

Visit IMANE website.