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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | European Microwave Week 2014: Connecting the Future, EuMW 2014 - Conference Proceedings; EuMC 2014: 44th European Microwave Conference |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 1-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9782874870354 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2014 |
Publication type | A4 Article in conference proceedings |
Event | 2014 44th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2014 - Held as Part of the 17th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2014 - Rome, Italy Duration: 6 Oct 2014 → 9 Oct 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 2014 44th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2014 - Held as Part of the 17th European Microwave Week, EuMW 2014 |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Rome |
Period | 6/10/14 → 9/10/14 |
Keywords
- energy harvesting
- flexible radar
- inkjet printing
- RFID
- sensors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering