Neurotechnology : design of a semi-dry electroencephalography electrode

In the research of the brain, the most complex organ of the human body, its function can be studied through the analysis of Evoked Potentials (EP). This evoked activity can be reproduced in a diverse way and recorded with an Electroencephalogram (EEG). To register the different types of brainwaves, the electrodes have a very important role. The first part of the thesis presents an extended literature review of the different types of EEG electrodes available on the market, out-standing publications and patents. A semi-dry porous ceramic electrode prototype was proposed to register EEG signals. The sensor model was developed with the aim of improving the accuracy of the actual sensors, checking many current designs, and improving artefact attenuation. It was not possible to test this design for lack of time and resources. Additionally, an EEG headset was also studied and developed to place the in-built-reservoir sensors according to the 10-20 placement system. Moreover, on the second part of this project, a skin-electrode contact impedance protocol was presented and tested with four different dry electrode materials in a diverse frequency range. The protocol used, which is a combination of some techniques already employed, has differentiated and separated the potential external hazards that can provoke an impact on bioimpedance measurements. The results obtained allow to determine the degree of utility of an electrode and how much time was required and recommended to place the electrodes before its optimal impedance acquisition.Outgoin