Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications
Capacitive proximity sensors (CPSs) have recently been a focus of increased attention because of their widespread applications, simplicity of design, low cost, and low power consumption. This mini review article provides a comprehensive overview of various applications of CPSs, as well as current ad...
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| description | Capacitive proximity sensors (CPSs) have recently been a focus of increased attention because of their widespread applications, simplicity of design, low cost, and low power consumption. This mini review article provides a comprehensive overview of various applications of CPSs, as well as current advancements in CPS construction approaches. We begin by outlining the major technologies utilized in proximity sensing, highlighting their characteristics and applications, and discussing their advantages and disadvantages, with a heavy emphasis on capacitive sensors. Evaluating various nanocomposites for proximity sensing and corresponding detecting approaches ranging from physical to chemical detection are emphasized. The matrix and active ingredients used in such sensors, as well as the measured ranges, will also be discussed. A good understanding of CPSs is not only essential for resolving issues, but is also one of the primary forces propelling CPS technology ahead. We aim to examine the impediments and possible solutions to the development of CPSs. Furthermore, we illustrate how nanocomposite fusion may be used to improve the detection range and accuracy of a CPS while also broadening the application scenarios. Finally, the impact of conductance on sensor performance and other variables that impact the sensitivity distribution of CPSs are presented. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-796592020da949b6a1bfff34aae499cd2023-11-23T15:58:28ZengMDPI AGC2311-56292022-05-01822610.3390/c8020026Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative ApplicationsReza Moheimani0Paniz Hosseini1Saeed Mohammadi2Hamid Dalir3Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USADepartment of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Indiana University—Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USABirck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USADepartment of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Indiana University—Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USACapacitive proximity sensors (CPSs) have recently been a focus of increased attention because of their widespread applications, simplicity of design, low cost, and low power consumption. This mini review article provides a comprehensive overview of various applications of CPSs, as well as current advancements in CPS construction approaches. We begin by outlining the major technologies utilized in proximity sensing, highlighting their characteristics and applications, and discussing their advantages and disadvantages, with a heavy emphasis on capacitive sensors. Evaluating various nanocomposites for proximity sensing and corresponding detecting approaches ranging from physical to chemical detection are emphasized. The matrix and active ingredients used in such sensors, as well as the measured ranges, will also be discussed. A good understanding of CPSs is not only essential for resolving issues, but is also one of the primary forces propelling CPS technology ahead. We aim to examine the impediments and possible solutions to the development of CPSs. Furthermore, we illustrate how nanocomposite fusion may be used to improve the detection range and accuracy of a CPS while also broadening the application scenarios. Finally, the impact of conductance on sensor performance and other variables that impact the sensitivity distribution of CPSs are presented.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5629/8/2/26active materialscapacitive-based sensornanocompositesproximity sensors |
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| title | Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications |
| title_full | Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications |
| title_fullStr | Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications |
| title_short | Recent Advances on Capacitive Proximity Sensors: From Design and Materials to Creative Applications |
| title_sort | recent advances on capacitive proximity sensors from design and materials to creative applications |
| topic | active materials capacitive-based sensor nanocomposites proximity sensors |
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