2D material synthetic retina shows promise in animal tests

By Rebecca Trager2018-08-21T14:45:00

Damaged retinas, such as the one highlighted here, could eventually be replaced by artificial ones made from 2D materials.

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Graphene and molybdenum disulfide array offers advantages over current silicon retinal implants

A new artificial retina based on the 2D materials graphene and molybdenum disulfide offers significant advantages over current retinal implants aiming to restore sight to blind people. Animal studies of the prototype have shown promise, and the technology also has applications for monitoring heart and brain activity.