Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review

This review paper discusses the advances of the gravimetric detection devices based on capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers structure. Principles of gravimetric operation and device modeling are reviewed through the presentation of an analytical, one-dimensional model and finite element m...

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Main Authors: Dovydas Barauskas, Mindaugas Dzikaras, Dovydas Bieliauskas, Donatas Pelenis, Gailius Vanagas, Darius Viržonis
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/12/3554
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author Dovydas Barauskas
Mindaugas Dzikaras
Dovydas Bieliauskas
Donatas Pelenis
Gailius Vanagas
Darius Viržonis
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Mindaugas Dzikaras
Dovydas Bieliauskas
Donatas Pelenis
Gailius Vanagas
Darius Viržonis
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description This review paper discusses the advances of the gravimetric detection devices based on capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers structure. Principles of gravimetric operation and device modeling are reviewed through the presentation of an analytical, one-dimensional model and finite element modeling. Additionally, the most common fabrication techniques, including sacrificial release and wafer bonding, are discussed for advantages for gravimetric sensing. As functional materials are the most important part of the selective gravimetric sensing, the review of different functional material properties and coating and application methods is necessary. Particularly, absorption and desorption mechanisms of functional materials, like methylated polyethyleneimine, with examples of applications for gas sensing and using immune complexes for specific biomolecules detection are reviewed.
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spelling doaj.art-03697215bbca483d8969321ac8f22a852023-11-20T04:43:16ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202020-06-012012355410.3390/s20123554Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A ReviewDovydas Barauskas0Mindaugas Dzikaras1Dovydas Bieliauskas2Donatas Pelenis3Gailius Vanagas4Darius Viržonis5Kaunas University of Technology, Panevėžys Institute of Technologies and Business, LT-37164 Panevėžys, LithuaniaKaunas University of Technology, Panevėžys Institute of Technologies and Business, LT-37164 Panevėžys, LithuaniaKaunas University of Technology, Panevėžys Institute of Technologies and Business, LT-37164 Panevėžys, LithuaniaKaunas University of Technology, Panevėžys Institute of Technologies and Business, LT-37164 Panevėžys, LithuaniaKaunas University of Technology, Panevėžys Institute of Technologies and Business, LT-37164 Panevėžys, LithuaniaKaunas University of Technology, Panevėžys Institute of Technologies and Business, LT-37164 Panevėžys, LithuaniaThis review paper discusses the advances of the gravimetric detection devices based on capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers structure. Principles of gravimetric operation and device modeling are reviewed through the presentation of an analytical, one-dimensional model and finite element modeling. Additionally, the most common fabrication techniques, including sacrificial release and wafer bonding, are discussed for advantages for gravimetric sensing. As functional materials are the most important part of the selective gravimetric sensing, the review of different functional material properties and coating and application methods is necessary. Particularly, absorption and desorption mechanisms of functional materials, like methylated polyethyleneimine, with examples of applications for gas sensing and using immune complexes for specific biomolecules detection are reviewed.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/12/3554Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducergas sensingmolecule sensingMicro Electro Mechanical Systemmicrofabricationfinite element modeling
spellingShingle Dovydas Barauskas
Mindaugas Dzikaras
Dovydas Bieliauskas
Donatas Pelenis
Gailius Vanagas
Darius Viržonis
Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review
Sensors
Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer
gas sensing
molecule sensing
Micro Electro Mechanical System
microfabrication
finite element modeling
title Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review
title_full Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review
title_fullStr Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review
title_full_unstemmed Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review
title_short Selective Ultrasonic Gravimetric Sensors Based on Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Structure—A Review
title_sort selective ultrasonic gravimetric sensors based on capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer structure a review
topic Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer
gas sensing
molecule sensing
Micro Electro Mechanical System
microfabrication
finite element modeling
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/12/3554
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