Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor

This paper presents the development and design of proximity coupled feed patch antenna as a bio-sensor. This sensor system consists of a two-layer Flame Retardant (FR-4) patch antenna coated with Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) for absorbing bio-molecules. The best design of patch antenna is...

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Main Authors: Mohammadi, Ahmad, Ismail, Alyani, Mahdi, Mohd Adzir, Raja Abdullah, Raja Syamsul Azmir, Mohd Isa, Maryam, Sadrolhosseini, Amir Reza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43045/1/Carbon-Nanotube-Based%20FR-4%20Patch%20Antenna%20as%20a%20Bio-Material%20Sensor.pdf
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author Mohammadi, Ahmad
Ismail, Alyani
Mahdi, Mohd Adzir
Raja Abdullah, Raja Syamsul Azmir
Mohd Isa, Maryam
Sadrolhosseini, Amir Reza
author_facet Mohammadi, Ahmad
Ismail, Alyani
Mahdi, Mohd Adzir
Raja Abdullah, Raja Syamsul Azmir
Mohd Isa, Maryam
Sadrolhosseini, Amir Reza
author_sort Mohammadi, Ahmad
collection UPM
description This paper presents the development and design of proximity coupled feed patch antenna as a bio-sensor. This sensor system consists of a two-layer Flame Retardant (FR-4) patch antenna coated with Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) for absorbing bio-molecules. The best design of patch antenna is chosen based on simulation results using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) microwave studio software. After adding bio-material on the top of antenna and interaction with MWCNTs based on the changes in the effective dielectric constant, the resonant frequency of patch antenna is changed. Experimental results have shown 1 MHz change in resonant frequency of patch antenna upon exposure to ethanol. Based on operating frequency (5 GHz) this technique can be used in network sensor systems to measure bio-materials in future research.
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spelling upm.eprints-430452016-09-30T01:25:09Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43045/ Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor Mohammadi, Ahmad Ismail, Alyani Mahdi, Mohd Adzir Raja Abdullah, Raja Syamsul Azmir Mohd Isa, Maryam Sadrolhosseini, Amir Reza This paper presents the development and design of proximity coupled feed patch antenna as a bio-sensor. This sensor system consists of a two-layer Flame Retardant (FR-4) patch antenna coated with Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) for absorbing bio-molecules. The best design of patch antenna is chosen based on simulation results using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) microwave studio software. After adding bio-material on the top of antenna and interaction with MWCNTs based on the changes in the effective dielectric constant, the resonant frequency of patch antenna is changed. Experimental results have shown 1 MHz change in resonant frequency of patch antenna upon exposure to ethanol. Based on operating frequency (5 GHz) this technique can be used in network sensor systems to measure bio-materials in future research. Elsevier 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43045/1/Carbon-Nanotube-Based%20FR-4%20Patch%20Antenna%20as%20a%20Bio-Material%20Sensor.pdf Mohammadi, Ahmad and Ismail, Alyani and Mahdi, Mohd Adzir and Raja Abdullah, Raja Syamsul Azmir and Mohd Isa, Maryam and Sadrolhosseini, Amir Reza (2012) Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor. Procedia Engineering, 41. pp. 724-728. ISSN 1877-7058 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877705812026355 10.1016/j.proeng.2012.07.235
spellingShingle Mohammadi, Ahmad
Ismail, Alyani
Mahdi, Mohd Adzir
Raja Abdullah, Raja Syamsul Azmir
Mohd Isa, Maryam
Sadrolhosseini, Amir Reza
Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor
title Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor
title_full Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor
title_fullStr Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor
title_full_unstemmed Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor
title_short Carbon-nanotube-based FR-4 patch antenna as a bio-material sensor
title_sort carbon nanotube based fr 4 patch antenna as a bio material sensor
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43045/1/Carbon-Nanotube-Based%20FR-4%20Patch%20Antenna%20as%20a%20Bio-Material%20Sensor.pdf
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