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  • Review Article
    | Open Access

    Plasmonic nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, efficiently deliver light to target cells for neuromodulation that is less invasive and has higher spatial resolution than common electrical methods. This review covers recent developments in the use of plasmonics for neuroengineering.

    • N. S. Susan Mousavi
    • , Khalil B. Ramadi
    •  & Sunil Kumar

  • Perspective
    | Open Access

    There is growing interest in organic semiconductor devices for light-mediated neuromodulation, such as for retinal stimulation. Here, the key working principles of these devices are discussed, as well as promising applications and outstanding challenges for the field.

    • Danashi Imani Medagoda
    •  & Diego Ghezzi

  • Article
    | Open Access

    A major challenge artificial retinas face is being able to activate neurons across a wide visual field. Here, a photovoltaic epiretinal prosthetic with over 10,000 pixels shows wide retinal coverage and single-pixel illumination, offering high spatial resolution discrimination in mouse models.

    • Naïg Aurelia Ludmilla Chenais
    • , Marta Jole Ildelfonsa Airaghi Leccardi
    •  & Diego Ghezzi

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