Applications of Graphene in Five Senses, Nervous System, and Artificial Muscles

ACS Sens. 2023 Feb 24;8(2):482-514. doi: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02790. Epub 2023 Jan 19.

Abstract

Graphene remains of great interest in biomedical applications because of biocompatibility. Diseases relating to human senses interfere with life satisfaction and happiness. Therefore, the restoration by artificial organs or sensory devices may bring a bright future by the recovery of senses in patients. In this review, we update the most recent progress in graphene based sensors for mimicking human senses such as artificial retina for image sensors, artificial eardrums, gas sensors, chemical sensors, and tactile sensors. The brain-like processors are discussed based on conventional transistors as well as memristor related neuromorphic computing. The brain-machine interface is introduced for providing a single pathway. Besides, the artificial muscles based on graphene are summarized in the means of actuators in order to react to the physical world. Future opportunities remain for elevating the performances of human-like sensors and their clinical applications.

Keywords: actuators; artificial eardrums; artificial retina; artificial throat; biochemical sensors; gas sensors; graphene; memristors; processors; sensory nervous systems.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Graphite*
  • Humans
  • Muscles
  • Nervous System
  • Touch

Substances

  • Graphite