ISBN 9783843943970

978-3-8439-4397-0, Reihe Mikrosystemtechnik

Carolin Kleber
Development and Characterization of a Conducting Polymer Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications

149 Seiten, Dissertation Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau (2020), Softcover, B5

Zusammenfassung / Abstract

Conducting polymer hydrogels (CPHs) are composite materials which hold significant promise as coatings for neural interfaces and bioelectronics. This thesis describes the development and characterization of a CPH, consisting of the synthetic hydrogel P(DMAA-co-5%MABP-co-2,5%SSNa) and the conducting polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene). The CPH comprises a semi-interpenetrating and highly conducting network, can be micropatterned onto selected electrode sites via photolithography and can be covalently attached to the substrate electrode to ensure stable adhesion.