“…By collecting and analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) signals, the BCIs provide access to a wealth of real-time brain information, including mental states. Through instructional mapping, people are now able to communicate with or operate various devices without muscular movement. , Because of the benefits from their instantaneous, accurate, and movement-independent nature, BCI systems have been intensely studied for multiple purposes (Figure a), including disease diagnosis and treatment, − motion-disabled assistance, − associative learning, driving alertness, and daily health care applications. , One of the most challenging problems of BCIs is reducing the contact impedance between the electrodes and human skin. , Gel-based rigid silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) electrodes are currently the most popular way to sense EEG signals due to their stable electrode potential, sufficiently low impedance (<10 kΩ), and wide availability of the required materials (Figure b,c). To establish firm and low-impedance contact, a special conductive electrode gel is applied between the electrodes and the skin .…”