A Triboelectric-Based Artificial Basilar Membrane to Mimic Cochlear Tonotopy.

Jang, Jongmoon; Lee, JangWoo; Jang, Jeong Hun; Choi, Hongsoo · Adv Healthc Mater · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A triboelectric-based artificial basilar membrane (TEABM) can mimic cochlear tonotopy by triboelectrification between Kapton film and aluminum foil. The two films are stacked and clamped to form a beam structure. The TEABM tonotopy is tested using an animal model to verify the feasibility of a self-powered acoustic sensor for a prototype cochlear implant.

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