Mechanically Robust and Anti‐Biofouling Hybrid Encapsulation via Layered Organic–Liquid Interfaces for Implantable Devices

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Authors: SangWoo Park, Kijun Park, Tae Young Kim, Yejin Jo, Jangho Kim, Kayoung Son, Hojoong Choi, Myoung‐Ryul Ok, Su Ryon Shin, Jungmok Seo
Cited by: 2
References: 46

Abstract

Implantable bioelectronic devices, due to their prolonged contact with biological tissues, face persistent challenges including moisture permeation, mechanical deformation, and biofouling. Traditional encapsulation strategies using either inorganic or organic materials face trade-offs between moisture barrier performance and mechanical flexibility. Inorganic materials provide excellent moisture resistance but are brittle, whereas organic polymers are flexible but inherently permeable. Here, we developed a Multi-layered Organic-based Liquid Encapsulation (MOLE) specifically tailored for implantable bioelectronics. MOLE consists of a layer-by-layer assembly of amine-functionalized silicone elastomer and Parylene-C, forming chemically bonded and conformal interfaces with enhanced interfacial adhesion. The outermost silicone layer, infused with silicone oil, minimizes protein adsorption (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neuroscience and Neural Engineering Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Polymer Surface Interaction Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Small
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
22
Issue
17
Pages
e10949–e10949
Publication date
23 January 2026
Language
EN