Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components
In a unique approach to develop a “green” solution for in-situ monitoring, low-cost inkjet-printed temperature sensors on paper substrate were fully integrated into natural fiber-reinforced lightweight components for which structural health monitoring is becoming increasingly important. The results...
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| author | Johanna Zikulnig Mohammed Khalifa Lukas Rauter Herfried Lammer Jürgen Kosel |
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| description | In a unique approach to develop a “green” solution for in-situ monitoring, low-cost inkjet-printed temperature sensors on paper substrate were fully integrated into natural fiber-reinforced lightweight components for which structural health monitoring is becoming increasingly important. The results showed that the sensors remained functional after the vacuum infusion process; furthermore, the integration of the sensors improved the mechanical integrity and stability of the lightweight parts, as demonstrated by tensile testing. To verify the qualification of the printed sensors for the target application, the samples were exposed to varying temperature and humidity conditions inside of a climate chamber. The sensors showed linear temperature dependence in the temperature range of interest (−20 to 60 °C) with a TCR ranging from 1.576 × 10<sup>−3</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> to 1.713 × 10<sup>−3</sup> K<sup>−1</sup>. Furthermore, the results from the tests in humid environments indicated that the used paper-based sensors could be made almost insensitive to changes in ambient humidity by embedding them into fiber-reinforced lightweight materials. This study demonstrates the feasibility of fully integrating paper-based printed sensors into lightweight components, which paves the way towards integration of other highly relevant sensing devices, such as strain and humidity sensors, for structural health monitoring of smart, sustainable, and environmentally compatible lightweight composite materials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4eb0116ae1434be8bdd2c5c2ad24260c2023-11-21T17:19:15ZengMDPI AGChemosensors2227-90402021-04-01959510.3390/chemosensors9050095Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight ComponentsJohanna Zikulnig0Mohammed Khalifa1Lukas Rauter2Herfried Lammer3Jürgen Kosel4Silicon Austria Labs GmbH, Europastraße 12, 9524 Villach, AustriaWood Kplus—Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Klagenfurter Straße 87, 9300 St. Veit an der Glan, AustriaSilicon Austria Labs GmbH, Europastraße 12, 9524 Villach, AustriaWood Kplus—Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Klagenfurter Straße 87, 9300 St. Veit an der Glan, AustriaSilicon Austria Labs GmbH, Europastraße 12, 9524 Villach, AustriaIn a unique approach to develop a “green” solution for in-situ monitoring, low-cost inkjet-printed temperature sensors on paper substrate were fully integrated into natural fiber-reinforced lightweight components for which structural health monitoring is becoming increasingly important. The results showed that the sensors remained functional after the vacuum infusion process; furthermore, the integration of the sensors improved the mechanical integrity and stability of the lightweight parts, as demonstrated by tensile testing. To verify the qualification of the printed sensors for the target application, the samples were exposed to varying temperature and humidity conditions inside of a climate chamber. The sensors showed linear temperature dependence in the temperature range of interest (−20 to 60 °C) with a TCR ranging from 1.576 × 10<sup>−3</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> to 1.713 × 10<sup>−3</sup> K<sup>−1</sup>. Furthermore, the results from the tests in humid environments indicated that the used paper-based sensors could be made almost insensitive to changes in ambient humidity by embedding them into fiber-reinforced lightweight materials. This study demonstrates the feasibility of fully integrating paper-based printed sensors into lightweight components, which paves the way towards integration of other highly relevant sensing devices, such as strain and humidity sensors, for structural health monitoring of smart, sustainable, and environmentally compatible lightweight composite materials.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/9/5/95inkjet printingtemperature sensorstructural health monitoringpaper electronicssustainable sensors |
| spellingShingle | Johanna Zikulnig Mohammed Khalifa Lukas Rauter Herfried Lammer Jürgen Kosel Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components Chemosensors inkjet printing temperature sensor structural health monitoring paper electronics sustainable sensors |
| title | Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components |
| title_full | Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components |
| title_fullStr | Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components |
| title_full_unstemmed | Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components |
| title_short | Low-Cost Inkjet-Printed Temperature Sensors on Paper Substrate for the Integration into Natural Fiber-Reinforced Lightweight Components |
| title_sort | low cost inkjet printed temperature sensors on paper substrate for the integration into natural fiber reinforced lightweight components |
| topic | inkjet printing temperature sensor structural health monitoring paper electronics sustainable sensors |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/9/5/95 |
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