Enhanced Infrared Neural Stimulation using Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance of Gold Nanorods

Kyungsik Eom, Jinhyung Kim, Jong Min Choi, Taekyeong Kang, Jin Woo Chang, Kyung Min Byun, Sang Beom Jun, Sung June Kim

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Abstract

An advanced optical activation of neural tissues is demonstrated using pulsed infrared light and plasmonic gold nanorods. Photothermal effect localized in plasma membrane triggers action potentials of in vivo neural tissues. Compared with conventional infrared stimulation, the suggested method can increase a neural responsivity and lower a threshold stimulation level significantly, thereby reducing a requisite radiant exposure and the concern of tissue damage.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3853-3857
Number of pages5
JournalSmall
Volume10
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2014

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© 2014 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Keywords

  • gold nanoparticles
  • infrared neural stimulation
  • photothermal effect
  • surface plasmon resonance

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