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Graphene-passivated implantable electrodes

US11224372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · US

Inventors

Duygu Kuzum · Ardmore, US
Ertugrul Cubukcu · Ardmore, US
Brian Litt · Yeadon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 6, 2015
Grant date	Jan 18, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 22, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2562/125
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable electrode for use in the body of a subject has a metal layer and a graphene passivation layer formed on at least a portion of the metal layer. The graphene passivation layer may be a single monolayer of graphene. A process for passivating an implantable electrode is also disclosed.

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