A5055156419- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
- Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Interactive and Immersive Displays
- Photonic Crystals and Applications
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Graphene research and applications
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques
- Photonic and Optical Devices
- Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
- Dielectric materials and actuators
- Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Electronic Packaging and Soldering Technologies
- Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
- Smart Materials for Construction
- Advanced Semiconductor Detectors and Materials
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Thin-Film Transistor Technologies
Silicon Austria Labs (Austria)
2020-2025
Barilla (Italy)
2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2024
University of Pisa
2024
Carinthian Tech Research
2018-2019
Abstract Requirements for the miniaturization of electronics are constantly increasing as more and functions aimed to be integrated into a single device. At same time, there strong demands low‐cost manufacturing, environmental compatibility, rapid prototyping, small‐scale productions due fierce competition, policies, technical progress, short innovation times. Altogether, those challenges cannot sufficiently addressed by simply using either printed or silicon electronics. Instead, synergies...
This article introduces a methodology to increase the integration density of functional electronic features on fibers/threads/wires through additive deposition materials via printed electronics. It opens possibility create multifunctional intelligent system single fiber/thread/wire while combining advantages existing approaches, i.e., scalability coating techniques and microfeatures semiconductor-based fabrication. By directly printing threads (of diameters ranging from 90 1000 μm),...
With the growing significance of printed sensors on electronics market, new demands quality and reproducibility have arisen. While most printing processes standard substrates (e.g., Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) are well-defined, with rather porous, fibrous rough surfaces uncoated paper) contains challenges. Especially in case inkjet-printing other deposition techniques that require low-viscous nanoparticle inks solvents materials might be absorbed, inhibiting formation homogeneous...
Humidity is one of the most relevant physical parameters to sense and control for a wide range commercial industrial applications. Consequently, there continuing demand development innovative sustainable humidity sensor solutions. Here, characterization fully additively manufactured, highly sensitive, resistive Chitosan-based sensors on flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) foil, as well glass carrier substrate are presented. The unite aspects sustainability high performance in broad...
Pressure sensors are among the most widely used devices to collect quantitative feedback during physical interactions of mechanical systems, especially in robotics. In this work, we demonstrate flexible interdigitated capacitive pressure using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as sensitive layer. Furthermore, investigate possibility enhance sensitivity a PDMS composite with nanoparticles that exhibit high dielectric permittivity. The electrodes screen-printed and planar. electrode configuration...
The detection of infrared radiation is great interest for a wide range applications, such as absorption sensing in the spectral range. In this work, we present CMOS compatible pyroelectric detector which was devised mid-infrared detector, comprising aluminium nitride (AlN) material and fabricated using semiconductor mass fabrication processes. To ensure thermal decoupling detectors are realized on Si3N4/SiO2 membrane. have been tested at wavelength close to CO2 region mid-infrared. Devices...
In a unique approach to develop “green” solution for in-situ monitoring, low-cost inkjet-printed temperature sensors on paper substrate were fully integrated into natural fiber-reinforced lightweight components which structural health monitoring is becoming increasingly important. The results showed that the remained functional after vacuum infusion process; furthermore, integration of improved mechanical integrity and stability parts, as demonstrated by tensile testing. To verify...
Fan-out wafer-level packaging (FOWLP) is an interesting platform for Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor packaging. Employing FOWLP MEMS has some unique challenges, while originate merely from the fabrication of redistribution layers (RDL). For instance, it crucial to protect delicate structures and fragile membranes during RDL formation. Thus, additive manufacturing (AM) formation seems be auspicious approach, as those challenges are conquered by principle. In this study,...
Different conductive bonding strategies for the hybrid integration of flexible, inkjet-printed electronics are investigated. The focus present work lies on providing a practical guide comprising standard techniques that inexpensive, easily implementable and frequently used. A sample set consisting identical test structures different paper plastic substrates was prepared using silver (Ag) nanoparticle ink. sintered specimens were electrically contacted soldering, adhesive crimping. Electrical...
Abstract In this article, a sustainable, multifunctional, low‐cost, wireless sensor tag is presented. The combines three different environmental sensors in one single platform for the dedicated purpose of structural health monitoring variety applications. However, adaptive design allows integration depending on specific sensing task. material consumption minimized by double‐sided printing, resulting compact, resource‐efficient solutions. On side, equipped with printed antenna, fully passive...
This paper presents a fully printed wireless humidity sensor for structural health monitoring in smart lightweight construction parts. The concept aims sustainability and minimalism, fabricated by inkjet printing on uncoated substrate, working without the use of battery or chip. Measurement results show operation over distance 3mm, sensitivity 4.16 kHz per °C with linear response small hysteresis.
Biomedical sensing applications, including breath analysis, contribute to increasing the amount of electronic waste, as sensors are frequently disposed, due hygienic considerations. Consequently, development sustainable sensor solutions is crucial. Here, a Chitosan-based proposed for utilization in biomedical applications presented. The fabricated on bio-sourced and biocompatible thermoplastic polyurethane substrate, its response Acetone vapor studied. use Chitosan, natural biopolymer,...
In this work a versatile approach for the creation of laser-induced graphene (LIG) onto virtually any kind substrate is demonstrated. The process based on preconditioning with layer polyimide sealing resin and subsequently laser scribing LIG structure it. By optimizing process, resulting firmly attached to unutilized entirely removed. Most substrates are not amenable fabrication, including glass or metals. Using strain, temperature as well humidity sensors have been fabricated various...
The sensitivity of three different screen-printed highly stretchable liquid metal (Galinstan) sensors towards temperature and humidity as well their electrical behavior under compressive load were studied. sensors' resistances show quasi linear dependence on changes in without any hysteresis. Depending the individual sensor design, capacitance up to 76% due wetting area with tap water have been observed. When applying force, values all non-linear small In capacitive sensing mode, especially...
This paper presents a fully printed wireless sensor tag for structural health monitoring of smart lightweight construction parts. The concept aims sustainability and was developed in line with the European Green Deal, fabricated by inkjet printing on uncoated substrate, working without use battery or chip. Measurement results show operation over distance 3mm, sensitivity 4.16 kHz resonant frequency shift per % relative humidity sensor, 165 1 strain temperature coefficient resistance 1.61*10...
Paper as a substrate for electronic circuits with inkjet printing of conductors and insulators offers advantages such low-cost, flexibility, eco-friendliness, recyclability. To realize circuitry on papers, is one the standard methodologies. However, heterogeneous integration components printed papers has faced reliability issues; therefore, still not mainstream in fabrication (E-papers). Accordingly, this study, feasibility integrating ultra-thin chips (UTC) were discussed analyzed. The...
This paper presents a fully printed wireless sensor tag for measuring temperature and strain. The concept was developed in the spirit of sustainability line with European Green Deal, without use battery or chip. makes it promising candidate integration natural fiber reinforced composites. Measurement results show function read-out over distance 2.5 mm. In case both sensors, measurement data follows linear dependence is good agreement literature reference data. shows TCR 1.61*10- <sup...
One year of Advanced Sensor Research and many more to come!Welcome the second editorial our newly launched journal.We still use term "new" even though it has been 13 months since first issue was published in December 2022; nevertheless, despite being one youngest members brand family, remarkable results have achieved 2023.We are proud 12 issues than 110 articles, including 48 reviews 1 perspective, covering top research on all aspects sensing.We would like take this opportunity highlight a...
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly crucial focus across various industries, reigniting interest in wood as a material. To enable its broader utility and smart applications, the integration of electronics sensors into wooden surfaces essential. Yet, preserving optical integrity elegant finishes paramount importance. This paper presents realization transparent touch sensor on recon veneers. The relies interdigital capacitor, screen-printed using silver nanowire ink. Applying protective...
Addressing the environmental impact of electronic waste in biomedical sensing, an eco-conscious approach to realization a Chitosan-based Acetone sensor tag for wireless gas monitoring is presented. The fabrication involves inkjet printing silver electrodes and antennas on bio-based, biocompatible, biodegradable Polylactic Acid foil as well Chitosan coating functionalization. A hybrid followed readout by integrating commercial, passive near-field-communication chip printed tag. Overcoming...
This article presents a fully printed paper-based humidity sensor for structural health monitoring of natural fiber composites. The uncoated paper substrate represents 95.6 % the sensor's mass, making it mostly biodegradable. measures 73 x 50 mm and consists capacitive part that is sensitive to moisture planar antenna, which allows system be read wirelessly via inductive coupling an external FPGA platform was specially developed this purpose. characterization under controlled climatic...