Novel inkjet printed modules for sensing, radar and energy harvesting applications

Anya Traille, Antony Coustou, Herve Aubert, Sangkil Kim, John Kimionis, Manos M. Tentzeris, Apostolos Georgiadis, Ana Collado

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    Abstract

    Flexible inkjet-printed sensor platforms fabricated on flexible substrates are demonstrated to be a sustainable economical solution for 2D 'Zero-Power' sensing and active energy harvesting applications as well as multilayer 3D structures and complete radar systems. Several designs featuring the advantages, challenges and prospects of inkjet printing technology are presented. These designs demonstrate not only the feasibility of flexible 2D/3D sensing modules on polymer or paper but also the ruggedness and reliability they have to perform in humid biomedical conditions or harsh outdoor environments. Improving mechanical robustness for wearability or conformability and the addition of protective layers for corrosion resistance and prevention of component detachment will improve the foundation for inkjet-printed high-complex modules as well as future paths in the area of environmentally-friendly ('green') RF electronics and conformal sensors.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2014: Connecting the Future, EuMW 2014 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2014: 44th European Microwave Conference
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages1-4
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)9782874870354
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2014
    Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
    Event2014 44th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2014 - Held as Part of the 17th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2014 - Rome, Italy
    Duration: 6 Oct 20149 Oct 2014

    Conference

    Conference2014 44th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2014 - Held as Part of the 17th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2014
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityRome
    Period6/10/149/10/14

    Keywords

    • energy harvesting
    • flexible radar
    • inkjet printing
    • RFID
    • sensors

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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