A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) vibration sensor with structural thermal strain self-compensation was proposed in this article. It used cartwheel flexible hinges as an elastomer. Based on the theoretical model of the sens...
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A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) vibration sensor with structural thermal strain self-compensation was proposed in this article. It used cartwheel flexible hinges as an elastomer. Based on the theoretical model of the sensor established by derivation, the genetic algorithm was used to achieve the globally optimized structure sizes under multiple constraints, while the modal simulation analysis was carried out to verify the results. The shrink fitting method was used to complete the assembly and integration between parts made of dissimilar materials. The experimental results show that the natural frequency of the vibration sensor is 324 Hz, and it has a good working condition in the frequency range of 5160 Hz. The vibration sensitivity of the sensor at 40 Hz frequency is 198.46 pm/g, with lateral cross interference of less than 2%, and the temperature sensitivity is -2.64 pm/degrees C. The FBG vibration sensor can satisfy the requirements of mechanical equipment fault diagnosis, and has a good application prospect in the vibration signal detection of mechanical equipment with complex and large range of temperature changes in the working environment of oil and gas pipelines, industrial motors, aeroengines and so on.
On-the-go soil sensors have emerged as promising tools for real-time, high-resolution soil nutrient monitoring in precision agriculture. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in...
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On-the-go soil sensors have emerged as promising tools for real-time, high-resolution soil nutrient monitoring in precision agriculture. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in on-the-go soil sensor technology, discussing the potential benefits, limitations, and applications of various sensor types, including optical sensors (Vis-NIR, MIR, ATR spectroscopy) and electrochemical sensors (ISEs, ISFETs). The integration of these sensors with positioning systems (GPS) enables the generation of detailed soil nutrient maps, which can guide site-specific management practices and optimize fertilizer application rates. However, factors such as soil moisture, texture, and heterogeneity can affect sensor performance, necessitating robust calibration models and standardized protocols. Future perspectives highlight the need for multi-sensor systems, incorporation into IoT networks for smart farming, and enhancing affordability and adoptability of on-the-go sensor technologies to promote widespread adoption in precision agriculture.
Smart luminescent materials have drawn a significant attention owing to their unique optical properties and versatility in sensor applications. These materials, encompassing a broad spectrum of organic, inorganic, and...
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Smart luminescent materials have drawn a significant attention owing to their unique optical properties and versatility in sensor applications. These materials, encompassing a broad spectrum of organic, inorganic, and hybrid systems including quantum dots, organic dyes, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), offer tunable emission characteristics that can be engineered at the molecular or nanoscale level to respond to specific stimuli, such as temperature, pH, and chemical presence. This adaptability makes them crucial in developing advanced sensor technologies for environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, and industrial applications with the help of the luminescence mechanisms, such as fluorescence, phosphorescence, and upconversion. Recent advancements have been driven by the integration of nanotechnology, which enhances the sensitivity and selectivity of luminescent materials in sensor platforms. The development of photoluminescent and electrochemiluminescent sensors, for instance, has enabled real-time detection and quantification of target analytes with high accuracy. Additionally, the incorporation of these materials into portable, user-friendly devices, such as smartphone-based sensors, broadens their applicability and accessibility. Despite their potential, challenges remain in optimizing the stability, efficiency, and biocompatibility of these materials under different conditions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of smart luminescent materials, discusses recent innovations in their use for sensor applications, and explores future directions aimed at overcoming current limitations and expanding their capabilities in meeting the growing demand for rapid and cost-effective sensing solutions.
One approach to structural health monitoring (SHM) involves embedding sensors within a composite material. However, the integration of these sensors can potentially introduce flaws that might affect the composite'...
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One approach to structural health monitoring (SHM) involves embedding sensors within a composite material. However, the integration of these sensors can potentially introduce flaws that might affect the composite's mechanical properties. This research aims to explore the impact of embedding exfoliated graphite (EG)/epoxy sensors on the mechanical characteristics of composite systems through laboratory experiments and numerical simulations. sensor strips composed of varying volume fractions of EG/epoxy were fabricated. Tensile test specimens were prepared by embedding these sensors in the epoxy matrix oriented both lengthwise and widthwise. Baseline specimens of EG/epoxy without sensors were also created for comparison. Tensile tests were performed on the samples to evaluate the effects of the embedded sensors on the composite's elastic modulus and tensile strength. The results indicated a slight improvement in both elastic modulus and tensile strength with the introduction of EG. Crucially, the orientation of the sensors within the samples had a significant impact on the composite's mechanical properties. Samples with widthwise-aligned sensors showed reduced tensile strength due to delamination along the sensor edges. Finite element simulations using a viscoelastic model based on the experimental data were conducted to analyze the effect of sensor alignment on mechanical properties. The findings revealed that a grid pattern alignment of sensors significantly enhanced mechanical performance compared to lengthwise or widthwise alignment, particularly at 0.1% and 0.3% EG volume fractions, highlighting the effectiveness of a grid pattern for embedding sensors in SHM applications.
Increasing concerns about public safety and quality of life have made maintaining optimal air quality, both indoors and outdoors, critically important. Detecting toxic gaseous compounds is vital for a sustainable futu...
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Increasing concerns about public safety and quality of life have made maintaining optimal air quality, both indoors and outdoors, critically important. Detecting toxic gaseous compounds is vital for a sustainable future. With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), wearable technologies are becoming integral to daily life, spurring interest in developing highly sensitive, flexible, and stretchable electronic gas sensors. This review highlights the use of advanced nanomaterials such as graphene, metal oxides, carbon nanotubes, and conducting polymers, which enhance sensor performance. It explores the integration of these sensors into wearable textiles and direct body applications, which are crucial for advancing wearable gas sensing technology. The review also examines the progression of wearable substrates, sensing materials, electrodes, and sensor types, addressing key challenges like improving sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and power efficiency. The advancements in these areas lead to discussions on their applications in diverse fields, including environmental monitoring, human health diagnostics, food quality assessment, and public safety monitoring, showcasing the broad potential of wearable gas sensors. The conclusion offers insights and recommendations for the future development of intelligent wearable nanosensors, emphasizing the need to overcome current challenges and continue research to enhance integration, miniaturization, and functionality for societal benefits.
Orthosis-wearing compliance is crucial for achieving positive treatment outcomes in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), for whom 23 h of daily wear is typically prescribed. However, self-reported comp...
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Orthosis-wearing compliance is crucial for achieving positive treatment outcomes in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), for whom 23 h of daily wear is typically prescribed. However, self-reported compliance is subjective and often based on patients' memory, leading to inaccuracies. While portable electronic devices have been developed to objectively monitor compliance, relying solely on temperature or force data can be insufficient. This study introduced a novel method that integrated both force and temperature data to estimate orthosis-wearing compliance. Twelve patients (eight females and four males) diagnosed with moderate AIS were included. Each patient was prescribed a thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis equipped with an integrated force and temperature sensor system. After one month of orthotic treatment, self-reported wear time averaged 17.8 +/- 6.2 h/day, while the sensor indicated an average wear time of 13.3 +/- 5.0 h/day. Most patients overestimated their compliance. Nighttime was the most common period for orthosis wear (6.1 h/day), whereas compliance during school hours (2.8 h/day) and after-school hours (3.7 h/day) was lower. The integration of force and temperature sensors provides a more comprehensive understanding of orthosis compliance. Future studies with larger samples and longer monitoring periods are needed to investigate the correlation between compliance and treatment outcomes.
Ingestible sensors are pivotal in monitoring the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and enhancing comprehension of complex gastrointestinal processes, propelled by sensor technology advancements. They must ensure robust wire...
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Ingestible sensors are pivotal in monitoring the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and enhancing comprehension of complex gastrointestinal processes, propelled by sensor technology advancements. They must ensure robust wireless communication from deep within the body while maintaining longevity for comprehensive monitoring. Wireless system miniaturization stands as a promising solution to these challenges. This paper introduces the current state and technical challenges ingestible sensors and their solutions for wireless system miniaturization. The key techniques for further miniaturization include the antenna miniaturization, integration of adaptive impedance matching networks, and the replacement of crystal. Additionally, the paper explores future directions for wireless communication systems to support the continued advancement of ingestible sensor technology.
Polymer gel-based pressure sensors offer numerous advantages over traditional sensing technologies, including excellent conformability and integration into wearable devices. However, challenges persist in terms of the...
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Polymer gel-based pressure sensors offer numerous advantages over traditional sensing technologies, including excellent conformability and integration into wearable devices. However, challenges persist in terms of their performance and manufacturing technology. In this study, a method for fabricating gel pressure sensors using a hydrophobic/hydrophilic patterned surface is introduced. By shaping and fine-tuning the droplets of the polymer gel prepolymerization solution on the patterned surface, remarkable sensitivity improvements compared to unshaped hydrogels have been achieved. This also showcased the potential for tailoring gel pressure sensors to different applications. By optimizing the configuration of the sensor array, an uneven conductive gel array is fabricated, which exhibited a high sensitivity of 0.29 kPa-1 in the pressure range of 0-30 kPa, while maintaining a sensitivity of 0.13 kPa-1 from 30 kPa up to 100 kPa. Furthermore, the feasibility of using these sensors for human motion monitoring is explored and a conductive gel array for 2D force detection is successfully developed. This efficient and scalable fabrication method holds promise for advancing pressure sensor technology and offers exciting prospects for various industries and research fields. A facile method for fabricating gel pressure sensors using a hydrophobic/hydrophilic patterned surface is presented, which allows for tuning sensor performance and enables remarkable sensitivity ***
Wearable sensors offer a non-invasive, continuous, and personalized approach to monitor various physiological and environmental parameters. Among the various materials used in the fabrication of wearable sensors, poly...
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Wearable sensors offer a non-invasive, continuous, and personalized approach to monitor various physiological and environmental parameters. Among the various materials used in the fabrication of wearable sensors, polymers have gained significant attention due to their versatile properties, low cost, and ease of integration. We present a comprehensive review of recent advances and challenges in the development of polymer-based wearable sensors. We begin by highlighting the key characteristics of wearable sensors, emphasizing their potential applications and advantages. Subsequently, we delve into the various types of polymers employed for sensor fabrication, such as conductive polymers, elastomers, and hydrogels. The unique properties of each polymer and its suitability for specific sensing applications are discussed in detail. We also address the challenges faced in the development of polymer-based wearable sensors and describes the mechanism of action in these kinds of wearable sensor-capable smart polymer systems. Contact lens-based, textile-based, patch-based, and tattoo-like designs are taken into consideration. Additionally, we paper discuss the performance of polymer-based sensors in real-world scenarios, highlighting their accuracy, sensitivity, and reliability when applied to healthcare monitoring, motion tracking, and environmental sensing. In conclusion, we provide valuable insights into the current state of polymer-based wearable sensors, their fabrication techniques, challenges, and potential applications.
In this paper, we study both theoretically and experimentally the sensitivity of bimodal interferometric sensors where interference occurs between two plasmonic modes with different properties propagating in the same ...
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In this paper, we study both theoretically and experimentally the sensitivity of bimodal interferometric sensors where interference occurs between two plasmonic modes with different properties propagating in the same physical waveguide. In contrast to the well-known Mach-Zehnder interferometric (MZI) sensor, we show for the first time that the sensitivity of the bimodal sensor is independent of the sensing area length. This is validated by applying the theory to an integrated plasmo-photonic bimodal sensor that comprises an aluminum (Al) plasmonic stripe waveguide co-integrated between two accessible SU-8 photonic waveguides. A series of such bimodal sensors utilizing plasmonic stripes of different lengths were numerically simulated, demonstrating bulk refractive index (RI) sensitivities around 5700 nm/RIU for all sensor variants, confirming the theoretical results. The theoretical and numerical results were also validated experimentally through chip-level RI sensing experiments on three fabricated SU-8/Al bimodal sensors with plasmonic sensing lengths of 50, 75, and 100 mu m. The obtained experimental RI sensitivities were found to be very close and equal to 4464, 4386, and 4362 nm/RIU, respectively, confirming that the sensing length has no effect on the bimodal sensor sensitivity. The above outcome alleviates the design and optical loss constraints, paving the way for more compact and powerful sensors that can achieve high sensitivity values at ultra-short sensing lengths.
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