1. Introduction
Nanotechnology, as the frontier field of the development of science and technology in the 21st century, is gradually penetrating into the research of neuroscience and brain-computer interface, injecting new vitality and possibilities into this interdisciplinary subject. With the deepening of human cognition of the brain, neuroscience and brain-computer interface technology has increasingly become a bridge connecting the biological world and the digital world, aiming to interpret the brain information and realize human-computer interaction through advanced technological means, and then promote the innovation of medical treatment, rehabilitation, intelligent control and other fields. The current neuroscience and brain-computer interface technology still faces many challenges. Traditional neural interface devices are often large in size and easy to damage the brain tissue during implantation, and the biocompatibility problems after long-term implantation can be overlooked[1]. These problems greatly limit the extensive application and in-depth development of neural interface technology.
The introduction of nanotechnology provides a different perspective and means to solve the technical problems in the field of neuroscience and brain-computer interface. Antimalarial, with their unique structural characteristics, excellent photoelectric properties and excellent mechanical properties, show great potential in the application of neural interfaces. In structure, the small size effect of ministerial enables them to combine more closely with nerve cells to reduce tissue damage during implantation. In terms of photoelectric properties, the high electrical conductivity and tunable optical properties of ministerial enable the accurate recording and stimulation of nerve signals. In mechanical properties, the toughness and elasticity of ministerial ensure their stability and reliability in the long-term implantation process[2]. These improvements in properties not only significantly enhance the biocompatibility of neural interfaces and reduce the risk of immune response, but also greatly improve the transmission efficiency and accuracy of neural signals, laying a solid foundation for the further progress of neuroscience and brain-computer interface technology.
Armed with this background, this paper aims to explore the innovative application of nanotechnology in neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces. Through research and integration, we have discovered the latest developments in neural interface materials, neural signal recording and stimulation, nerve regeneration and repair, this paper tries to reveal how nanotechnology can solve the problems of traditional neural interface technology with unique advantages, and promote the breakthrough development of neuroscience and brain-computer interface technology. This paper will be an in-depth analysis of the challenges and prospects of nanotechnology in neuroscience and brain-computer interface applications[3], and provide useful reference and inspiration for researchers in related fields. Through the research of this paper, we expect to provide new ideas and directions for the innovative application of nanotechnology in the interface of neuroscience and brain-computer technology, and promote the continuous progress and prosperity of this interdisciplinary discipline.
2. Neuroscience and the brain-computer interface
2.1. BCI interface definition and classification
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), as a cutting-edge technology, refers to the establishment of a direct communication channel between the brain and peripheral electronic devices to realize the efficient information exchange between people and machines. It in a narrow sense refers to the establishment between the brain and the external environment does not depend on the peripheral nerve and muscle new communication and control channel, by measuring and collecting the central nervous system activity, and its directly translated can be recognized by external artificial equipment signal or instruction, so as to realize the direct communication and control of the brain and external equipment. And generalized brain computer interface includes input BCI, output BCI and interactive BCI, the input BCI is by external equipment or machine to the brain input electrical, magnetic, acoustic and optical stimulation of brain-computer interface system, output BCI is the signal of the brain into the external equipment control instructions, interactive BCI is by feedback nerve output and input link connected to form a closed loop brain computer interface system. Nanotechnology plays a key role in the innovative applications of neuroscience and brain computer interfaces. By taking advantage of the unique properties of ministerial, such as high conductivity, biocompatibility and regulation, scientists are able to design more sophisticated and efficient brain-computer interface devices. These devices can not only realize the precise recording and stimulation of nerve signals, but also promote the repair and regeneration of nerve tissue, providing new tools and means for neuroscience research and clinical application. Therefore, the innovative application of nanotechnology in the interface between neuroscience and brain computer technology is gradually promoting the rapid development of this field, providing infinite possibilities for humans to explore the mysteries of the brain and improve the neural function.
2.2. Background of brain-computer interfaces
Biocompatibility and safety are the primary issues that must be solved in brain-computer interface applications. Nanomaterials, when in prolonged contact with human tissue, must ensure that they do not trigger an immune response, rejection reaction, or toxic reactions. This requires researchers to conduct in-depth research on the surface properties, chemical composition and biodegradability of nanomaterials to design nanodevices that are highly compatible with human tissues. However, due to the complexity and differences of human tissues, there are still many difficulties in achieving this goal. The long-term stability and reliability of nanotechnology in brain-computer interfaces are also urgent problems to be solved. Brain-computer interfaces need to operate stably in the human body for a long time, which requires the nanodevices to have good durability and stability, and can resist the erosion of various physical and chemical factors in living organisms. The long-term effects such as nanomaterials degradation and migration in complex physiological environments, as well as their effects on neural tissues, are not fully understood, which limits the widespread application of nanotechnology in brain-computer interfaces[4].
The precision and resolution of nanotechnology in brain-computer interfaces also face challenges. Although nanotechnology greatly reduces the size of electrodes and improves the accuracy of neural signal recording and stimulation, the close combination of electrodes and neural tissue, the stability of signal transmission and noise interference. These problems not only affect the quality of neural signals, but may also may cause damage to neural tissue. Nanotechnology also faces great challenges in the decoding and interpretation of neural signals. Neural signals are extremely complex and changeable. How to extract useful information from massive neural signals and accurately decode and interpret them is an urgent problem to be solved in the field of neuroscience and brain-computer interface. Although nanotechnology can provide high precision neural signal recording, it still needs complex algorithms and computational models in the processing, analysis and interpretation of signals, which increases the complexity and cost of the system. The ethical and legal issues of nanotechnology in brain-computer interfaces cannot be ignored. With the continuous development of brain-computer interface technology, the ethical, privacy and security issues have become increasingly prominent. How to promote the healthy development of brain-computer interface technology while protecting personal privacy and rights is an urgent problem to be solved in the current society. The application of nanotechnology in brain-computer interfaces also involves the supervision and approval of medical equipment, which needs to be regulated by perfect regulations and standards by relevant departments.
Although the innovative application of nanotechnology in neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces has great potential and prospects, it also faces many challenges in biocompatibility, safety, long-term stability, accuracy, resolution, signal decoding and interpretation, and ethics and law. In the future, with the continuous development and improvement of nanotechnology, and the deep cooperation of interdisciplinary research, we have reasonable to believe that these challenges will be gradually overcome, and that nanotechnology will play a broader and deeper role in the field of neuroscience and brain-computer interface.
3. Nanotechnology
3.1. The main nanomaterials in the brain-computer interface
It is classified according to the organic nanomaterials in the composition, such as carbon nanotubes, graphite and nanoseconds, play an important role in neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces with their superior biocompatibility, high conductivity and lightweight properties. They need to be able to enhance electrode flexibility, improve signal recording quality and stimulation efficiency. Semiconductor ministerial, such as organic electrochemical transistors, have excellent ionic and electron conduction properties and can serve as an interactive interface between biology and electronics to achieve highly sensitive signal detection. As a typical spongy and wet material, hydrogel is widely studied and used because of its unique mechanical properties, biocompatibility and ionic conductivity[5]. It can provide a good carrier for a variety of inorganic ministerial and build composites with better performance. There are also magnetic antiparticle, quantum dots and up conversion antiparticle, which play an important role in advanced imaging technologies and can realize the visualization of specific pathological markers or cellular processes, contributing to the early diagnosis and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases[6].
3.2. The application of nanotechnology in biomedicine
The innovative application of nanotechnology in the interface between neuroscience and brain-computer is profoundly changing the research paradigm and clinical treatment methods in the biomedical field. Through precise regulation of the nanomaterial size, morphology and surface properties, scientists to design highly compatible with nerve cell nanodevices, these devices in the nerve signal accurate recording and stimulation, nerve tissue regeneration and repair show unprecedented potential, opened up a new field of vision for neuroscience research, also for neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord injury and other major medical problems provide innovative solutions.
In terms of neural signal recording, nanoscale electrodes, with their tiny volume and excellent electrical conductivity, can penetrate into brain tissue, closely fit neurons and realize real-time monitoring of neural activity. Their resolution and sensitivity are much higher than those of traditional electrodes. This not only improves the accuracy of neural signal acquisition, but also provides richer and detailed neural activity data for neuroscience research, which serves to reveal the complex mechanisms of the nervous system. In terms of neurostimulation, nanotechnology makes stimulation more accurate and low-energy intensive. By designing ministerial with specific responsiveness, such as photosensitive, electroactive, or magnetically responsive antiparticle, scientists are able to achieve precise stimulation of specific neurons or clusters of neurons, thereby regulating neural activity and promoting the recovery or improvement of neural function. This ability to precisely control neural activity offers the opportunity to non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment of neurological diseases. Nerve regeneration and repair is another important area of nanotechnology in biomedical biomedicine. As a "bridge" for nerve regeneration, ministerial provide physical support and guidance for the growth of nerve cells by constructing three-dimensional nanocephalic, and significantly promote the repair and functional recovery of nerve tissue. At the same time, noncommercial can also serve as drug carriers to accurately deliver nerve growth factors, anti-inflammatory drugs and other drugs to the damaged sites, accelerate the nerve repair process and reduce inflammation. The application of nanotechnology in biomedical applications also faces many challenges. Biocompatibility and safety are the main concerns[7]. Antimalarial must coexist with human tissues for a long time without triggering an immune response or rejection, which requires researchers to conduct in-depth research on the surface modification and functionalization of ministerial to reduce their immunogenicity and toxicity. In addition, the long-term effects and stability of nanotechnology in biomedicine are also urgent problems to be resolved, including the degradation and migration of materials in complex physiological environment and their effects on neural tissues.
4. Nanotechnology in neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces
4.1. Application of nanomaterials in neural interfaces
The application of nanotechnology in neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces, especially the innovative use of ministerial in neural interfaces, is leading a revolutionary revolution. Antimalarial are ideal for the design of neural interfaces because of their unique physicochemical properties, such as small size effect, high specific surface area, excellent electrical conductivity and biocompatibility. In terms of the recording of neural signals, nanotechnology can be more accurately localized to single neurons or clusters of neurons with their tiny size, significantly improving the resolution and sensitivity of signal acquisition.
These nanotechnology are usually made from advanced materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphite or metal antiparticle[8]. They not only have excellent electrical conductivity, but also effectively reduce the interfacial impedance with tissues, thus increasing the efficiency of signal transmission. In terms of neurostimulation, the application of ministerial also shows great potential. Through precise regulation of the geometry, surface charge and material composition of nanotechnology, more precise and low-energy nerve stimulation can be achieved, which is of great significance for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and promoting nerve regeneration. Antimalarial have also been used to build intelligent neural interfaces that can respond to specific neural activity patterns, realize dynamic regulation and adaptive stimulation, and further improve the functional and intelligent level of neural interfaces. It is worth noting that the application of ministerial in neural interfaces also needs to consider key factors such as biocompatibility and long-term stability. Therefore, researchers are working on the development of ministerial with excellent biocompatibility, such as surface modification, functionalization modification and other means, to reduce the immunogenicity and toxicity of materials, to ensure their long-term safe use in the body. Meanwhile, evaluating the long-term stability of ministerial in neural interfaces, including the degradation, migration and biosafety of materials in complex physiological environments, is also the focus of current research.
4.2. Application of nanotechnology in neural signal recording and stimulation
The introduction of nanotechnology makes the recording and stimulation of neural signals achieve unprecedented precision and efficiency. In terms of neural signal recording, the nanotechnology, with their tiny size and excellent electrical conductivity, can penetrate deeply into the brain tissue, closely fit the neurons, and realize the real-time monitoring of neural activity. The nanotechnology is usually made from advanced materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphite and metal nanometres. They not have extremely high sensitivity, but also can effectively reduce tissue damage and interfacial impedance, thus capturing fainter and more delicate neural signals.
The versatility of ministerial also brings new possibilities for neural signal recording, for example, through surface modification or functionalization, nanotechnology can achieve selective detection of specific neurotransmitters or ions, providing richer information for neuroscience research. In neurostimulation, nanotechnology also shows great potential. Using the unique properties of ministerial, such as photosensitivity, electronegativity or magnetic responsiveness, more accurate and low-energy neurostimulation strategies can be designed. These nonreticulateare able to respond to external signals, such as light, electricity or magnetic fields, to achieve precise stimulation of specific neurons or clusters of neurons, thereby modulating neural activity and promoting the recovery or improvement of neural function. The combination of cytogenetics with nanotechnology makes it possible to stimulate neurons with the expression of specific genes through light, providing a powerful tool for neuroscience research[9]. The small size and biocompatibility of the nonreticulate also offer broad prospects for their application in the treatment of chronic neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, etc. It is worth noting that the application of nanotechnology in neural signal recording and stimulation still needs to solve some challenges, such as long-term stability, biocompatibility and safety. Through surface modification, material optimization and other means, decrease the immune response and toxicity, to ensure its long-term safe use in the body. The evaluation of the long-term effects of nanotechnology in neural interfaces, including the stability of materials in complex physiological environments, and the effects on neural tissues, is also the focus of current research.
4.3. Application of nanotechnology in nerve regeneration and repair
By precisely controlling the size, shape and surface properties of materials, nanotechnology has designed ministerial that are highly compatible with nerve cells, which show significant advantages in promoting nerve regeneration, guiding axon growth and accelerating nerve repair. On the one hand, noncommercial can serve as a "bridge" for nerve regeneration, providing physical support and guidance for the growth of nerve cells by building three-dimensional nanocephalic. These nanocephalic are usually made of biocompatible materials, such as polylactate-hydroxyacetate copolymer (PLGA), collagen or hypertonic acid, which can mimic the microenvironment of neural tissue and promote the migration, differentiation and axonal extension of nerve cells. By adjusting the pore size, shape and arrangement of the nanosecond, the growth direction of nerve cells can be accurately controlled, and the precise repair of nerve tissue can be realized. On the other hand, noncommercial can also further promote nerve regeneration by releasing bioactive molecules such as nerve growth factors and cytokines. These molecules play an essential role in neural development and repair processes, and are able to stimulate nerve cell proliferation, differentiation, and synapse formation. Through nanotechnology, these bioactive molecules can be loaded onto antiparticle or magnifiers, enabling their precise delivery and sustained release in neural tissue. This not only increases the efficiency of biomolecule utilization, but also reduces the side effects of systemic administration. Nanotechnology can also promote nerve repair by modulating the microenvironment of nerve cells.
For example, using the optical, electrical or magnetic properties of ministerial, the precise regulation of neural cell activity can promote the regeneration and functional recovery of damaged nerves. Antimalarial can also be used as drug carriers to deliver neuroprotective agents, anti-inflammatory drugs and other drugs to the damaged sites, reducing the inflammatory response, and promoting the repair of nerve tissue. It is useful to noting that the application of nanotechnology in nerve regeneration and repair also needs to focus on biocompatibility, safety and long-term effects. Therefore, efforts are being made to develop safer and more efficient ministerial to reduce the immune response and toxicity through surface modification and functionalization to ensure their long-term safe use in the body. Meanwhile, the long-term effects of biodistribution, metabolism and excretion in neural tissue are also the focus of current research.
5. Conclusions
In this paper, we explore the application of nanotechnology in the interface of neuroscience and brain-computer, focusing on the innovative applications of ministerial in neural signal recording and stimulation, nerve regeneration and repair. By examining the latest research achievements and technological advances, we found that nanotechnology offers unprecedented possibilities and advantages for neural interface design with its unique physicochemical properties, such as small size effect, high specific surface area, and excellent biocompatibility. Our work not only reveals the immense potential of nanotechnology in improving the precision of neural signal recording, optimizing neural stimulation strategies, and promoting nerve regeneration and repair, but also points out the challenges facing this field and the direction of future research. Through a comprehensive analysis and summary, we highlight the important role of nanotechnology in driving the rapid development of neuroscience and brain-computer interface technologies and providing new strategies and tools for the treatment of neurological diseases. The work presented in this paper not only provides valuable reference and inspiration for researchers in related fields, but also lays a solid foundation for future innovative research in the field of neuroscience and medicine, indicating that nanotechnology will play a broader and deeper role in the interface between neuroscience and brain-computer.
While nanotechnology opens exciting possibilities, challenges remain. Long-term biocompatibility, safety, stability, and scalability require deeper research. Additionally, reducing costs and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration are critical for broader applications. Addressing these challenges will be key to developing advanced neural interface systems capable of real-time neural activity monitoring and regulation, and new approaches for treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries.
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Cite this article
Wang,R. (2025). Innovative Applications of Nanotechnology in Neuroscience and Brain-computer Interfaces. Applied and Computational Engineering,126,148-154.
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References
[1]. Guo Guang-Rui. Research and implementation of brain-computer interface based on visually-induced EEG, Tianjin University of Technology, 2024.
[2]. Wu Jialing, Gao Zhongke. Brain-computer interface technology and its application in neuroscience. Chinese Journal of Modern Neurological Diseases, 2021,21(1):6.
[3]. Zheng Xiaoxiang. Opportunities and challenges of brain-computer interface research, The 6th Asia-Pacific Neuroscience Association Academic Conference and the 11th National Academic Conference of Chinese Neuroscience Society, Zhejiang, 2024, 333-334.
[4]. Xu Yuheng and Xue Liang. Global status quo of brain-computer interface development. Shanghai People's Congress Monthly, 2024, 10, 52-53.
[5]. Dong Lijuan. Study on neuroplasticity of brain-computer interface games. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2024.
[6]. Liu Tie-Jun, Zhang Rui, Xu Peng. Research on key techniques of brain-computer interface based on motion imagination. Chinese Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 2024, 31(6): 8.
[7]. Chinese Society of Neurosurgery, Chinese Stroke Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery. Chinese expert consensus on implementation and management of brain-computer interface clinical research in neurological diseases. Chinese medical journal,2024,104(23):2105-2112.
[8]. Li Juncheng. Reduction and visualization of neural information in implantable brain-computer interfaces. Zhejiang University, 2024.
[9]. Gu Fanji. On Musk's "neural connection" brain-computer interface. Science, 2024, 76(2): 31-36.