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Ye W, Duan L, Huang Y, He L, Yuan Z, Wu F, Wu T, Zheng Z, Zheng C. Compact step-added T-type PAC for enhanced hydrogen detection: A photoacoustic frequency shift approach. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 321:124727. [PMID: 38941751 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
Abstract
In this study, we introduce an innovative photoacoustic frequency shift (PAFS) technique for hydrogen (H2) detection, complemented by both theoretical models and practical experiments. To mitigate cross-sensitivity, we analyzed the sound speeds of six different gases, confirming minimal interference with H2 due to significant velocity disparities. Central to our approach is the design of a miniaturized step-added T-type Photoacoustic Cell (PAC), with parameters meticulously optimized for enhanced performance. Using COMSOL Multiphysics' Thermal Viscous Acoustics module, we conducted simulations to evaluate the quality factor and acoustic pressure, both crucial for the sensor's efficiency. Additionally, we assessed the system's stability, influenced by gas flow, through gas velocity distribution analyses using the Computational Fluid Dynamics module. Experimental investigations focused on the system's sensing performance, revealing a distinct frequency shift of ∼45 Hz for every 1 % change in H2 concentration, with a high linear correlation (R2 = 0.99825). The system's response and recovery times were measured at 1.09 s and 1.25 s, respectively. Long-term stability, evaluated over 3000 s using Allan deviation, indicated a minimum detection limit (MDL) of 102.47 ppm at an integration time of 375 s. These findings validate the efficacy of the step-added T-type PAC in H2 detection.
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- Weilin Ye
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Engineering, Shantou University, 243 Daxue Road, Shantou 515063, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China.
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Si B, Hu Y, Yao L, Jin Q, Zheng C, Wu Y, Wu X, Gao X. Spectroscopic Techniques and Hydrogen-Sensitive Compounds: A New Horizon in Hydrogen Detection. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:3146. [PMID: 38794000 PMCID: PMC11124781 DOI: 10.3390/s24103146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Detecting hydrogen leaks remains a pivotal challenge demanding robust solutions. Among diverse detection techniques, the fiber-optic method distinguishes itself through unique benefits, such as its distributed measurement properties. The adoption of hydrogen-sensitive materials coated on fibers has gained significant traction in research circles, credited to its operational simplicity and exceptional adaptability across varied conditions. This manuscript offers an exhaustive investigation into hydrogen-sensitive materials and their incorporation into fiber-optic hydrogen sensors. The research profoundly analyzes the sensor architectures, performance indicators, and the spectrum of sensing materials. A detailed understanding of these sensors' potentials and constraints emerges through rigorous examination, juxtaposition, and holistic discourse. Furthermore, this analysis judiciously assesses the inherent challenges tied to these systems, simultaneously highlighting potential pathways for future innovation. By spotlighting the hurdles and opportunities, this paper furnishes a view on hydrogen sensing technology, particularly related to optical fiber-based applications.
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- Bu Si
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
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- Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
- Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (B.S.); (L.Y.); (C.Z.); (Y.W.); (X.G.)
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Jha R, Gorai P, Shrivastav A, Pathak A. Label-Free Biochemical Sensing Using Processed Optical Fiber Interferometry: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:3037-3069. [PMID: 38284054 PMCID: PMC10809379 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Over the last 20 years, optical fiber-based devices have been exploited extensively in the field of biochemical sensing, with applications in many specific areas such as the food processing industry, environmental monitoring, health diagnosis, bioengineering, disease diagnosis, and the drug industry due to their compact, label-free, and highly sensitive detection. The selective and accurate detection of biochemicals is an essential part of biosensing devices, which is to be done through effective functionalization of highly specific recognition agents, such as enzymes, DNA, receptors, etc., over the transducing surface. Among many optical fiber-based sensing technologies, optical fiber interferometry-based biosensors are one of the broadly used methods with the advantages of biocompatibility, compact size, high sensitivity, high-resolution sensing, lower detection limits, operating wavelength tunability, etc. This Review provides a comprehensive review of the fundamentals as well as the current advances in developing optical fiber interferometry-based biochemical sensors. In the beginning, a generic biosensor and its several components are introduced, followed by the fundamentals and state-of-art technology behind developing a variety of interferometry-based fiber optic sensors. These include the Mach-Zehnder interferometer, the Michelson interferometer, the Fabry-Perot interferometer, the Sagnac interferometer, and biolayer interferometry (BLI). Further, several technical reports are comprehensively reviewed and compared in a tabulated form for better comparison along with their advantages and disadvantages. Further, the limitations and possible solutions for these sensors are discussed to transform these in-lab devices into commercial industry applications. At the end, in conclusion, comments on the prospects of field development toward the commercialization of sensor technology are also provided. The Review targets a broad range of audiences including beginners and also motivates the experts helping to solve the real issues for developing an industry-oriented sensing device.
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- Rajan Jha
- Nanophotonics
and Plasmonics Laboratory, School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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- Nanophotonics
and Plasmonics Laboratory, School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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- Department
of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute
of Science and Technology, Kattankulthar, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- School
of Physics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500046, India
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Liu D, Cai Z, Li B, Zou M, Zhang L, Hua Y, Mai J, Zhao C, Liao C, He J, Weng X, Liu L, Qu J, Wang Y. Simultaneous measurement of humidity and temperature based on fiber-tip microcantilever cascaded with fiber Bragg grating. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:8738-8747. [PMID: 36859983 DOI: 10.1364/oe.479340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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We demonstrated a hybrid sensor of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) and Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) based on fiber-tip microcantilever for simultaneous measurement of temperature and humidity. The FPI was developed using femtosecond (fs) laser-induced two-photon polymerization to print the polymer microcantilever at the end of a single-mode fiber, achieving a humidity sensitivity of 0.348 nm/%RH (40% to 90%, when temperature = 25 °C ± 0.1 °C), and a temperature sensitivity of -0.356 nm/°C (25 to 70 °C, when RH% = 40% ± 1%). The FBG was line-by-line inscribed in the fiber core by fs laser micromachining, with a temperature sensitivity of 0.012 nm/ °C (25 to 70 °C, when RH% = 40% ± 1%). As the shift of FBG-peak on the reflection spectra is only sensitive to temperature rather than humidity, the ambient temperature can be directly measured by the FBG. The output of FBG can also be utilized as temperature compensation for FPI-based humidity measurement. Thus, the measured result of relative humidity can be decoupled from the total shift of FPI-dip, achieving the simultaneous measurement of humidity and temperature. Gaining the advantages of high sensitivity, compact size, easy packaging, and dual parameter measurement, this all-fiber sensing probe is anticipated to be applied as the key component for various applications involving the simultaneous measurement of temperature and humidity.
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Liu S, Xiao H, Chen Y, Chen P, Yan W, Lin Q, Liu B, Xu X, Wang Y, Weng X, Liu L, Qu J. Nano-Optomechanical Resonators Based on Suspended Graphene for Thermal Stress Sensing. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9068. [PMID: 36501770 PMCID: PMC9739392 DOI: 10.3390/s22239068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanomechanical resonators made from suspended graphene combine the properties of ultracompactness and ultrahigh detection sensitivity, making them interesting devices for sensing applications. However, nanomechanical systems can be affected by membrane stress. The present work developed an optomechanical resonator for thermal stress sensing. The proposed resonator consists of a section of hollow core fiber (HCF) and a trampoline graphene-Au membrane. An all-optical system that integrated optical excitation and optical detection was applied. Then, the resonance frequency of the resonator was obtained through this all-optical system. In addition, this system and the resonator were used to detect the membrane's built-in stress, which depended on the ambient temperature, by monitoring the resonance frequency shift. The results verified that the temperature-induced thermal effect had a significant impact on membrane stress. Temperature sensitivities of 2.2646 kHz/°C and 2.3212 kHz/°C were obtained when the temperature rose and fell, respectively. As such, we believe that this device will be beneficial for the quality monitoring of graphene mechanical resonators.
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- Shen Liu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, No. 3688, Nanhai Avenue, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Luo J, Zhou K, Ma Y, Lei Y, Liu H, Tong H, Xiao R, Wang Y, Chen Y, Chen Z, Xu F. Femtosecond laser welding for robust and low loss optical fiber bonding. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:41092-41100. [PMID: 36366594 DOI: 10.1364/oe.472518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Driven by the increasing demand for faster high-performance computing (HPC) networks and higher data center fabric transmission bandwidth, to favorite the needs of machine learning, data training, and computing, the adoption of co-packaged optics (CPO) and near-packaged optics (NPO) is one of the innovations to mitigate the slowing down of Moore's law. Because of the high temperature generated by the next generation of high-speed chips like switch ASICs, CPUs, and GPUs, coupling fibers to photonic integrated circuit (PIC) with traditional epoxy-based fiber arrays is becoming more challenging and problematic. Therefore, an epoxy-free bonding method using femtosecond laser welding borosilicate glass 3.3 and optical fibers is proposed and demonstrated. Then, a low loss and polarization independent fiber to fiber coupling was demonstrated to show the reliability of bonding. In the experiment, a V groove is used for aligning and positioning two fibers. After welding, the minimum coupling loss and polarization dependent loss is 0.347 dB and below 0.1 dB respectively. The average shear force limit of the welded samples with 0.5 mm welding length is measured to be as high as ∼0.719 N. This technology could be used for epoxy-free based edge coupling the high density multi-fibers with PIC and has potential of scalable manufacturability through automation.
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Chen Y, Liu S, Hong G, Zou M, Liu B, Luo J, Wang Y. Nano-optomechanical Resonators for Sensitive Pressure Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:39211-39219. [PMID: 35994410 PMCID: PMC9438774 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanomechanical sensors made from suspended graphene are sensitive to pressure changes. However, these devices typically function by obtaining an electrical signal based on the static displacement of a suspended graphene membrane and so, in practice, have limited sensitivity and operational range. The present work demonstrates an optomechanical Au/graphene membrane-based gas pressure sensor with ultrahigh sensitivity. This sensor comprises a suspended Au/graphene membrane appended to a section of hollow-core fiber to form a sealed Fabry-Pérot cavity. In contrast to conventional nanomechanical pressure sensors, pressure changes are monitored via resonant sensing with an optical readout. A miniature pressure sensor based on this principle was able to detect an ultrasmall pressure difference of 1 × 10-7 mbar in the ultrahigh-vacuum region with a pressure range of 4.1 × 10-5 to 8.3 × 10-6 mbar. Furthermore, this pressure sensor can work over an extended pressure range of 7 × 10-6 mbar to 1000 mbar at room temperature, outperforming commercial pressure sensors. Similar results were obtained using both the fundamental and higher-order resonant frequencies but with the latter providing improved sensitivity. This sensor has a wide range of potential applications, including indoor navigation, altitude monitoring, and motion detection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yanping Chen
- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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- Shenzhen
Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet
of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical
Fiber Sensors, and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
of the Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics
and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, People’s Republic
of China
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Zhang X, Li X, Zhang X, Peng W. Optics-mechanics synergistic fiber optic sensor for hydrogen detection. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:32769-32782. [PMID: 36242332 DOI: 10.1364/oe.468282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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As a carbon-free energy carrier and an attractive alternative energy source, hydrogen energy has great development potential for future considerations, and it may be the ultimate answer to the global energy crisis. Due to the high combustibility of hydrogen, hydrogen sensors will be a vital component of safe use of hydrogen. Among the various sensors, the optical hydrogen sensor can meet the requirements of intrinsic safety, online detection, surrounding immunity, and lack of spark. Hence, we demonstrate a miniature optics-mechanics synergistic fiber optic hydrogen sensor by using Pd nanofilm, it has a large response range (0.5%-3.5%), high sensitivity of -0.334 nm/1% concentration and a short response time (10s)/recovery time (25s). Experimental results reveal that the proposed optics-mechanics synergistic fiber optic hydrogen sensor is reusable, durable, and low temperature sensitive. In this optics-mechanics synergistic fiber optic hydrogen sensor, nano Pd film with a large surface-to-volume ratio allows for rapid hydrogen dissociation, and Pd lattice expansion caused by Pd-hydrogen reaction is effectively transduced into optical change. This proposed sensor integrated Pd nanofilm with optical fiber by using an optics-mechanics synergistic strategy, resulting in a compact and all-optical solution for the safe measurement of hydrogen concentration, which can be used in hazardous or space-limited environments.
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Luo J, Liu S, Chen P, Chen Y, Zhong J, Wang Y. Highly Sensitive Hydrogen Sensor Based on an Optical Driven Nanofilm Resonator. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:29357-29365. [PMID: 35704433 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanofilm resonators combine ultracompact and highly mechanically sensitive properties, making them intriguing devices for sensing applications. For trace hydrogen detection, we demonstrate an optomechanical nanofilm resonator by employing a Pd- and Au-decorated graphene onto a fiber end facet. The Pd layer is a sensitive layer for selective absorption of hydrogen. Hydrogen sensing is achieved by all-optical measuring of the resonant frequencies shift of the optomechanical nanofilm resonator induced by hydrogen-related mechanical stress change. Using the approach, we realize highly sensitive hydrogen sensing at room temperature with a low detection limit, challenging the state-of-the-art. When the measured hydrogen concentration increases from 0 to 1000 ppm (v/v), the mechanical resonance frequencies of the sensor at 511.7 kHz, 1253.4 kHz, and 2231.7 kHz blue-shift by 100.4 kHz, 257.5 kHz, and 400.6 kHz, respectively. The response and recovery time are 120.3 and 91.3 s at a 1000 ppm hydrogen concentration. Such a sensor exhibits a low detection limit of 741 ppb and good repeatability in the measurement process, which makes the practical application of the sensor possible.
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- Junxian Luo
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Zhang Y, Su Y, Chen J, Zhang Y, He M. 氢气传感器的进展与展望. CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE 2022. [DOI: 10.1360/tb-2022-0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Wong KP, Kim HT, Rajasekaran K, Yazdkhasti A, Sai Sudhakar B, Wang A, Lee SE, Kiger K, Duncan JH, Yu M. High-speed, large dynamic range spectral domain interrogation of fiber-optic Fabry-Perot interferometric sensors. APPLIED OPTICS 2022; 61:4670-4677. [PMID: 36255944 DOI: 10.1364/ao.458196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
We report high-speed, large dynamic range spectral domain interrogation of fiber-optic Fabry-Perot (FP) interferometric sensors. An optical interrogation system employing a piezoelectric FP tunable filter and an array of fiber-Bragg gratings for wavelength referencing is developed to acquire the reflection spectrum of FP sensors at a high interrogation speed with a wide wavelength range. A 98 nm wavelength interrogation range was obtained at the resonance frequency of ∼110kHz of the FP tunable filter. At this frequency, the resolution of the FP cavity length measurement was 1.8 nm. To examine the performance of the proposed high-speed spectral domain interrogation scheme, two diaphragm-based fiber-tip FP sensors (a pressure sensor and acoustic sensor) were interrogated. The pressure measurement results show that the high-speed spectral domain interrogation method has the advantages of being robust to light intensity fluctuations and having a much larger dynamic range compared with the conventional intensity-based interrogation method. Moreover, owing to its capability of measuring the absolute FP cavity length, the proposed interrogation system mitigates the sensitivity drift that intensity-based interrogation often suffers from. The acoustic measurement results demonstrate that the high-speed spectral domain interrogation method is capable of high-frequency acoustic measurements of up to 20 kHz. This work will benefit many applications that require high-speed interrogation of fiber-optic FP interferometric sensors.
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