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Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications. Mol Vis 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/c8020026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Capacitive proximity sensors (CPSs) have recently been a focus of increased attention because of their widespread applications, simplicity of design, low cost, and low power consumption. This mini review article provides a comprehensive overview of various applications of CPSs, as well as current advancements in CPS construction approaches. We begin by outlining the major technologies utilized in proximity sensing, highlighting their characteristics and applications, and discussing their advantages and disadvantages, with a heavy emphasis on capacitive sensors. Evaluating various nanocomposites for proximity sensing and corresponding detecting approaches ranging from physical to chemical detection are emphasized. The matrix and active ingredients used in such sensors, as well as the measured ranges, will also be discussed. A good understanding of CPSs is not only essential for resolving issues, but is also one of the primary forces propelling CPS technology ahead. We aim to examine the impediments and possible solutions to the development of CPSs. Furthermore, we illustrate how nanocomposite fusion may be used to improve the detection range and accuracy of a CPS while also broadening the application scenarios. Finally, the impact of conductance on sensor performance and other variables that impact the sensitivity distribution of CPSs are presented.
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Zarifi MH, Wiltshire B, Mahdi N, Kar P, Shankar K, Daneshmand M. Ultraviolet sensing using a TiO 2 nanotube integrated high resolution planar microwave resonator device. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:4882-4889. [PMID: 29480301 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr06869g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This paper presents a unique integrated UV light sensing concept and introduces a device with a detection limit of 1.96 nW cm-2. The combination of a high quality factor, a microwave planar resonator (Q ∼ 50 000) with a semiconducting nanomaterial enables a revolutionary potential paradigm for photodetection of low light intensities and small form factors. The presenting device employs a high-resolution microwave microstrip resonator as the signal transducer to convert the variant dielectric properties (permittivity and conductivity) of the nanotube membrane into electrical signals such as the resonant frequency, quality factor and resonant amplitude. The microwave resonator has an active feedback loop to improve the initial quality factor of the resonator from 200 to 50 000 and leads to boosting of the sensing resolution by orders of magnitude. Anatase TiO2 nanotubes are assembled on the surface of the microwave resonator. Upon exposure to UV light, electron-hole pair generation, trapping and recombination in the nanotubes are exploited as a unique signature to quantify the UV light intensity. The change of dielectric properties of the nanotube membrane is monitored using the underlying active microwave resonator. The proposed concept enables the detection and monitoring of UV light at high resolution, with very small exposure power and integrated form factors.
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- Mohammad H Zarifi
- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada V1V 1V7.
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Jankovic N, Radonic V. A Microwave Microfluidic Sensor Based on a Dual-Mode Resonator for Dual-Sensing Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 17:E2713. [PMID: 29186767 PMCID: PMC5750723 DOI: 10.3390/s17122713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Revised: 11/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In this paper, we propose a novel microwave microfluidic sensor with dual-sensing capability. The sensor is based on a dual-mode resonator that consists of a folded microstrip line loaded with interdigital lines and a stub at the plane of symmetry. Due to the specific configuration, the resonator exhibits two entirely independent resonant modes, which allows simultaneous sensing of two fluids using a resonance shift method. The sensor is designed in a multilayer configuration with the proposed resonator and two separated microfluidic channels-one intertwined with the interdigital lines and the other positioned below the stub. The circuit has been fabricated using low-temperature co-fired ceramics technology and its performance was verified through the measurement of its responses for different fluids in the microfluidic channels. The results confirm the dual-sensing capability with zero mutual influence as well as good overall performance. Besides an excellent potential for dual-sensing applications, the proposed sensor is a good candidate for application in mixing fluids and cell counting.
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- BioSense Institute—Research Institute for Information Technologies in Biosystems, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia;
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Liu J, Hou Y, Zhang H, Jia P, Su S, Fang G, Liu W, Xiong J. A Wide-Range Displacement Sensor Based on Plastic Fiber Macro-Bend Coupling. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17010196. [PMID: 28117701 PMCID: PMC5298769 DOI: 10.3390/s17010196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This paper proposes the strategy of fabricating an all fiber wide-range displacement sensor based on the macro-bend coupling effect which causes power transmission between two twisted bending plastic optical fibers (POF), where the coupling power changes with the bending radius of the fibers. For the sensor, a structure of two twisted plastic fibers is designed with the experimental platform that we constructed. The influence of external temperature and displacement speed shifts are reported. The displacement sensor performance is the sensor test at different temperatures and speeds. The sensor was found to be satisfactory at both room temperature and 70 °C when the displacement is up to 140 mm. The output power is approximately linear to a displacement of 110 mm–140 mm under room temperature and 2 mm/s speed at 19.805 nW/mm sensitivity and 0.12 mm resolution. The simple structure of the sensor makes it reliable for other applications and further utilizations, promising a bright future.
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- Jia Liu
- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
- Science and Technology on Electronic Test & Measurement Laboratory, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Science and Technology on Electronic Test & Measurement Laboratory, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
- Science and Technology on Electronic Test & Measurement Laboratory, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science & Dynamic Measurement, Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
- Science and Technology on Electronic Test & Measurement Laboratory, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China.
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Elfekey H, Bastawrous HA, Okamoto S. A Touch Sensing Technique Using the Effects of Extremely Low Frequency Fields on the Human Body. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2016; 16:E2049. [PMID: 27918416 PMCID: PMC5191030 DOI: 10.3390/s16122049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Touch sensing is a fundamental approach in human-to-machine interfaces, and is currently under widespread use. Many current applications use active touch sensing technologies. Passive touch sensing technologies are, however, more adequate to implement low power or energy harvesting touch sensing interfaces. This paper presents a passive touch sensing technique based on the fact that the human body is affected by the surrounding extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields, such as those of AC power lines. These external ELF fields induce electric potentials on the human body-because human tissues exhibit some conductivity at these frequencies-resulting in what is called AC hum. We therefore propose a passive touch sensing system that detects this hum noise when a human touch occurs, thus distinguishing between touch and non-touch events. The effectiveness of the proposed technique is validated by designing and implementing a flexible touch sensing keyboard.
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- Hatem Elfekey
- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.
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- Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, The British University in Egypt, Cairo 11837, Egypt.
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.
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