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Optical Fiber Sensor Performance Evaluation in Soft Polyimide Film with Different Thickness Ratios
摘要： To meet the application requirements of curvature measurement for soft biomedical robotics and flexible morphing wings of aircraft, the optical fiber Bragg grating (FBG) shape sensor for soft robots and flexible morphing wing was implemented. This optical FBG is embedded in polyimide film and then fixed in the body of a soft robot and morphing wing. However, a lack of analysis on the embedded depth of FBG sensors in polyimide film and its sensitivity greatly limits their application potential. Herein, the relationship between the embedded depth of the FBG sensor in polyimide film and its sensitivity and stability are investigated. The sensing principle and structural design of the FBG sensor embedded in polyimide film are introduced; the bending curvatures of the FBG sensor and its wavelength shift in polyimide film are studied; and the relationship between the sensitivity, stability, and embedded depth of these sensors are verified experimentally. The results showed that wavelength shift and curvature have a linear relationship. With the sensor’s curvature ranging from 0 m?1 to 30 m?1, their maximum sensitivity is 50.65 pm/m?1, and their minimum sensitivity is 1.96 pm/m?1. The designed FBG sensor embedded in polyimide films shows good consistency in repeated experiments for soft actuator and morphing wing measurement; the FBG sensing method therefore has potential for real applications in shape monitoring in the fields of soft robotics and the flexible morphing wings of aircraft.
关键词： polyimide film,sensitivity,micro curvature sensor,soft robotics sensor,embedded depth
更新于2025-11-28 14:24:03
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Fiber optic birefringence enhanced accelerometer based on polarized modal interferometer
摘要： An inline fiber optic birefringence enhanced accelerometer (FOBEA) which applies one polarizer and a ten-meter high birefringence fiber wrapped on a transducer cylinder is proposed. Birefringence of polarized modes in panda polarization maintaining fiber (PMF) is enhanced by fiber coating and cylinders of different parameters. Accelerometers with copper cylinder (FOBEA-1) and polyurethane cylinder (FOBEA-2) are fabricated, the tested average sensitivities are 1.06rad/g (20-3800 Hz) and 16.97 rad/g (20-2000 Hz). The experimental results show the birefringence gain of FOBEA-1 is in good consistent with theoretical calculation of 1.07 and an additional birefringence gain of FOBEA-2 is 5.52 because the polyurethane cylinder works as fiber coating with the thickness of 1.21 mm. Temperature crosstalk is also investigated.
关键词： Polarized modal interferometer,Fiber optic accelerometer,Sensitivity,Transducer cylinder,Birefringence gain
更新于2025-11-28 14:23:57
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The impact of ZnO configuration as an external layer on the sensitivity of a bi-layer coated polymer optical fiber probe
摘要： Salinity magnitude changes are a critical factor for determining the chemistry of natural water bodies and biological processes. Label-free refractive index sensors are promising devices for detecting these changes. A polymer optical fiber (POF) sensor modified with cladding treatment and a bi-layer zinc oxide/silver (ZnO/Ag) nanostructure coating to determine sodium chloride concentration changes through refractive index variations in water is experimentally demonstrated. The use of three ZnO nanostructure shapes, nanoparticles and horizontally and vertically oriented nanorods, as an external layer and a broad spectrum light source from the visible (Vis) to the near infrared (NIR) region are investigated to achieve optimum sensitivity. The rms roughness, optical band-gap and zeta potential (ZP) value for the vertically oriented sample are 148 nm, 3.19 eV and 5.96 mV, respectively. In the NIR region the wavelength–intensity sensitivity values of probes coated with ZnO nanoparticles and horizontally and vertically oriented nanorods are 104 nm RIU?1–12 dB RIU?1, 63 nm RIU?1–10 dB RIU?1 and 146 nm RIU?1–22 dB RIU?1, respectively, and in the Vis area the values are 65 nm RIU?1–14 dB RIU?1, 58 nm RIU?1–11 dB RIU?1 and 89 nm RIU?1–23 dB RIU?1, respectively. The maximum amplitude sensitivity is obtained for the probe coated with vertically aligned ZnO nanorods in the NIR area due to the deeper penetration of evanescent waves, a higher surface-volume ratio, better crystallinity, more adhesive interactions with salt molecules, larger surface roughness and higher-order dispersion compared to the other coated ZnO nanostructures.
关键词： sensitivity,salinity,nanorods,refractive index sensors,ZnO/Ag nanostructure,polymer optical fiber,nanoparticles
更新于2025-11-14 15:25:21
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Simulated and observed horizontal inhomogeneities of optical thickness of Arctic stratus
摘要： Two-dimensional (2D) horizontal fields of cloud optical thickness derived from airborne measurements of solar spectral radiance during the Vertical Distribution of Ice in Arctic Clouds (VERDI) campaign (carried out in Inuvik, Canada in April/May 2012) are compared with semi-idealized Large Eddy Simulations (LES) of Arctic stratus performed with the COnsortium for Small-Scale MOdeling (COSMO) atmospheric model. The input for the LES is obtained from collocated airborne dropsonde observations. Four consecutive days of a persistent Arctic stratus observed above the sea-ice free Beaufort Sea are selected for the comparison. Macrophysical cloud properties such as cloud top altitude and vertical extent are well captured by COSMO. Cloud horizontal inhomogeneity quantified by the standard deviation and one-dimensional (1D) inhomogeneity parameters show that COSMO produces only half of the measured horizontal cloud inhomogeneities, while the directional structure of the cloud inhomogeneity is well represented by the model. Differences between the individual cases are mainly associated with the wind shear near cloud top and the vertical structure of the atmospheric boundary layer. A sensitivity study changing the wind velocity in COSMO by a vertically constant scaling factor shows that the directional cloud inhomogeneity structures strongly depend on the mean wind speed. A threshold wind velocity is identified, which determines when the cloud inhomogeneity stops increasing with increasing wind velocity.
关键词： airborne measurements,COSMO model,horizontal inhomogeneity,wind speed sensitivity,Large Eddy Simulation,Arctic stratus,cloud optical thickness
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Sensitivity enhancement of surface plasmon resonance sensor with 2D material covered noble and magnetic material (Ni)
摘要： In this paper, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor on 2D materials such as MoS2 and graphene on Au and magnetic material Ni in Kretschmann configuration is analyzed using transfer matrix method. Here we noted that by sandwiching the MoS2 layer between the Au and Ni film and adding graphene over Ni film improved the sensitivity as high as 229°/RIU. We also noted that the sensitivity of the proposed sensor changes with the addition of no. of layers of graphene and MoS2. We expect that such a high sensitivity SPR sensor could find optional application in chemical examination, medical diagnostic and biological detections.
关键词： MoS2,Biosensor,Graphene,Sensitivity,Surface plasmon resonance
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Ultra-sensitive surface plasmon resonance biosensor based on MoS2–graphene hybrid nanostructure with silver metal layer
摘要： The optical biosensors based on the plasmonic technology are an important research item in the field of biophotonics. The graphene–molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) based hybrid structures are very effective in designing and fabricating of the sensitive optical biosensors. In this paper, we propose a nanostructure Ag/MoS2/graphene as an optical biosensor with high performance and sensitivity. The proposed configuration for this surface plasmon resonance (SPR) optical biosensor is Kretschmann. Herein, the enhancement of sensitivity for the proposed SPR optical biosensor is investigated in different states. By determining of the numbers of MoS2 layer and the thickness of the metal layer, we increased the sensitivity of the proposed biosensor. The maximum sensitivity ~ 190°/RIU is achieved. For this ultra-sensitive SPR biosensor with maximum sensitivity, the numbers of MoS2 and graphene layer is 2 and the resonance wavelength is determined 680 nm.
关键词： Surface plasmon resonance,Molybdenum disulfide,Biosensor,Sensitivity,Graphene
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Positron emission tomography/computed tomography outperforms MRI in the diagnosis of local recurrence and residue of nasopharyngeal carcinoma: An update evidence from 44 studies
摘要： Studies on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in five electronic databases were systematically searched online from the inception to June 5, 2018. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the updated Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2. Data of sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, diagnostic odds ratio, and the 95% confidence intervals were pooled using a bivariate random‐effect model. Forty‐four studies with 61 groups of data and totally 3369 patients were included in the qualitative and quantitative synthesis analysis. The overall estimated sensitivity and specificity of positron emission tomography/computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET‐CT/MRI) for local recurrent/residual NPC were 0.90 and 0.85, respectively. The pooled area under the curve of (AUC) of PET‐CT/MRI in the summary receiver operator characteristic curve was 0.94. Subgroup analysis showed MRI vs PET‐CT had lower sensitivity (0.83 vs 0.92) and specificity (0.78 vs 0.89). The AUCs of MRI and PET‐CT were 0.87 and 0.96, respectively. No‐cross of 95% CI was found in MRI vs PET/CT (0.87‐0.90 vs 0.94‐0.98). Meta‐regression showed PET/CT vs MRI was a potential source of heterogeneity. PET/CT and MRI both showed quite high overall ability in diagnosing local recurrent/residual NPC, but the subgroup analysis indicated PET‐CT was superior over MRI in diagnosis of local recurrence and residue of NPC after radiotherapy. The examination methods affected the heterogeneity within studies.
关键词： specificity,positron emission tomography/computed tomography,sensitivity,magnetic resonance imaging,recurrence/residue,nasopharyngeal carcinoma
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Epitaxial Graphene Sensors Combined with 3D Printed Microfluidic Chip for Heavy Metals Detection
摘要： Two-dimensional materials may constitute key elements in the development of a sensing platform where extremely high sensitivity is required, since even minimal chemical interaction can generate appreciable changes in the electronic state of the material. In this work, we investigate the sensing performance of epitaxial graphene on Si-face 4H-SiC (EG/SiC) for liquid-phase detection of heavy metals (e.g., Pb). The integration of preparatory steps needed for sample conditioning is included in the sensing platform, exploiting fast prototyping using a 3D printer, which allows direct fabrication of a microfluidic chip incorporating all the features required to connect and execute the Lab-on-chip (LOC) functions. It is demonstrated that interaction of Pb2+ ions in water-based solutions with the EG enhances its conductivity exhibiting a Langmuir correlation between signal and Pb2+ concentration. Several concentrations of Pb2+ solutions ranging from 125 nM to 500 μM were analyzed showing good stability and reproducibility over time.
关键词： heavy metals detection,3D printed flow cell,reusable lab-on-chip,epitaxial graphene,high sensitivity
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Geometric parameters effect of the atomic force microscopy smart piezoelectric cantilever on the different rough surface topography quality by considering the capillary force
摘要： Nowadays, the atomic force microscopy (AFM) is widely used in the nanotechnology as a powerful nano-robot. The surface topography in Nanoscale is by far one of the most important usages of the AFM device. Hence, in this article, the vibration motion of a piezoelectric rectangular cross-section micro-cantilever (MC) which oscillates in the moist environment has been examined based on the Timoshenko beam theory. After extracting the MC governing equations according to Hamilton's principle, the finite element method has been used to discretize the motion equations. The surface topography has been simulated for various roughness forms in the tapping and non-contact modes by considering the effects of the Van der Waals, capillary and contact forces. Also, the experimental results obtained from the glass surface topography have been simulated. The results illustrate that the time delay in higher natural frequencies in the tapping mode is shorter in comparison with the non-contact mode, especially, for the lower natural frequencies. The sensitivity analysis of the natural frequencies, topography depth and time delay have been simulated. Results indicate that the most effective parameter is the MC length. In the first mode, the first section length has the highest effect on the surface topography time delay, also, in the second vibration mode; the most effective parameter on the time delay is the MC tip length based on the simulation results.
关键词： AFM piezoelectric micro-cantilever,Timoshenko beam,sensitivity analysis,finite element method,topography depth
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Ab Initio Design of Graphene Block Enables Ultrasensitivity, Multimeter-Like Range Switchable Pressure Sensor
摘要： In pursuit of the next-generation pressure sensors, the fabrication of graphene-based devices is considered to be one of the most promising approaches to address the unsatisfied sensitivity within a wide pressure range. Here, an ab initio design based on the graphene block is proposed to realize a high-performance and multimeter-like range switchable pressure sensor. The sensor contains three designed graphene-based foams with different initial resistances, which enable continuous resistance-change behavior induced by the pressure. Specifically, the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) foam–based sensor demonstrates a three times resistance change within the pressure range of 0–300 Pa, the rGO/polyurethane (rGO/PU) foam–based sensor presents a six times resistance change within the pressure range of 0.09–30 kPa, and the selenium-functionalized rGO/PU (SFrGO/PU) foam–based sensor displays a resistance change of more than 1000-fold within the pressure range of 1–72 kPa. Such different initial resistances and responses endow the device with controllable estimating pressure ranges, offering a switchable multimeter-like function for various applications. This ab initio design, which is applicable to various 2D materials and operation modes, can provide a facile and feasible approach toward the next-generation pressure sensors and other application fields related to 2D materials.
关键词： ultrahigh sensitivity,pressure sensor,graphene block,ab initio design,multimeter-like
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52