Infrared optoelectronic sensing is the core of many critical applications such as night vision,health and medication,military,space exploration,etc.Further including mechanical flexibility as a new dimension enables n...Infrared optoelectronic sensing is the core of many critical applications such as night vision,health and medication,military,space exploration,etc.Further including mechanical flexibility as a new dimension enables novel features of adaptability and conformability,promising for developing next-generation optoelectronic sensory applications toward reduced size,weight,price,power consumption,and enhanced performance(SWaP^(3)).However,in this emerging research frontier,challenges persist in simultaneously achieving high infrared response and good mechanical deformability in devices and integrated systems.Therefore,we perform a comprehensive review of the design strategies and insights of flexible infrared optoelectronic sensors,including the fundamentals of infrared photodetectors,selection of materials and device architectures,fabrication techniques and design strategies,and the discussion of architectural and functional integration towards applications in wearable optoelectronics and advanced image sensing.Finally,this article offers insights into future directions to practically realize the ultra-high performance and smart sensors enabled by infrared-sensitive materials,covering challenges in materials development and device micro-/nanofabrication.Benchmarks for scaling these techniques across fabrication,performance,and integration are presented,alongside perspectives on potential applications in medication and health,biomimetic vision,and neuromorphic sensory systems,etc.展开更多
The flexible physical sensors have the advantage of pliability and extensibility and can be easily twisted or curved.The development of flexibility from rigidity has significantly increased the application situations ...The flexible physical sensors have the advantage of pliability and extensibility and can be easily twisted or curved.The development of flexibility from rigidity has significantly increased the application situations for sensors,especially in intelligent robots,tactile platforms,wearable medical sensors,bionic devices,and other fields.The research of membrane-based flexible physical sensors relies on the development of advanced materials and technologies,which have been derived from a wide range of applications.Various technical methods and principles have gradually matured according to the different applications and materials used.The first section of this review discusses membrane substrates and functional materials,summarizing the development of flexible physical sensors.According to the technical sensing principles,the review is concerned with the state of research on physical sensing platforms.Lastly,the difficulties and chances for the design of emerging membrane-based flexible physical sensors in the coming years are presented.展开更多
Aiming at the requirement for high-precision tilt monitoring in the field of structural health monitoring(SHM),this paper proposes a sensitivity-enhanced tilt sensor based on a femtosecond fiber Bragg grating(FBG).Fir...Aiming at the requirement for high-precision tilt monitoring in the field of structural health monitoring(SHM),this paper proposes a sensitivity-enhanced tilt sensor based on a femtosecond fiber Bragg grating(FBG).Firstly,structural design of the tilt sensor was conducted based on static mechanics principles.By positioning the FBG away from the beam’s neutral axis,linear strain enhancement in the FBG was achieved,thereby improving sensor sensitivity.The relationship between FBG strain,applied force,and the offset distance from the neutral axis was established,determining the optimal distance corresponding to maximum strain.Based on this optimization scheme,a prototype of the tilt sensor was designed,fabricated,and experimentally tested.Experimental results show that the FBG offset distance yielding maximum sensitivity is 4.4 mm.Within a tilt angle range of−30°to 30°,the sensor achieved a sensitivity of 129.95 pm/°and a linearity of 0.9997.Compared to conventional FBG-based tilt sensors,both sensitivity and linearity were significantly improved.Furthermore,the sensor demonstrated excellent repeatability(error<0.94%),creep resistance(error<0.30%),and temperature stability(error<0.90%).These results demonstrate the sensor’s excellent potential for SHM applications.The sensor has been successfully deployed in an underground pipeline project,conducting long-term monitoring of tilt and deformation in the steel support structures,further proving its value for engineering safety monitoring.展开更多
A three-transistor active pixel sensor and its double sampling readout circuit implemented by a switch capacitor amplifier are designed. The circuit is embedded in a 64 × 64 pixel array CMOS image sensor and succ...A three-transistor active pixel sensor and its double sampling readout circuit implemented by a switch capacitor amplifier are designed. The circuit is embedded in a 64 × 64 pixel array CMOS image sensor and success-fully taped out with a Chartered 0.35μm process. The pixel pitch is 8μm × 8μm with a fill factor of 57%, the photo-sensitivity is 0.8V/（lux · s） ,and the dynamic range is 50dB. Theoretical analysis and test results indicate that as the process is scaled down, a smaller pixel pitch reduces the sensitivity. A deep junction n-well/p-substrate photodiode with a reasonable fill factor and high sensitivity are more appropriate for submicron processes.展开更多
A spice formulation study in Burkina Faso was carried out using local ingredients for the benefit of households. The objective of this study was to propose some spice formulations based on local ingredients in order t...A spice formulation study in Burkina Faso was carried out using local ingredients for the benefit of households. The objective of this study was to propose some spice formulations based on local ingredients in order to reduce the use of chemical spices in the preparation of different dishes. The Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology was used for the formulation of the spices and their physicochemical, nutritional and sensory characteristics were evaluated by standardized and standard methods. The results obtained showed lipid contents (g/100 g DM) ranging from 10.41 ± 0.26 to 15.64 ± 0.68, total sugars from 4.39 ± 0.32 to 5.46 ± 0.31, protein from 3.65 ± 0.17 to 12.04 ± 0.35 and ash from 5.83 ± 0.01 to 7.02 ± 0.01. The polyphenol content ranged from 9.09 ± 1.60 to 11.33 ± 0.90, and the flavonoid content ranged from 0.65 ± 0.03 to 1.08 ± 0.13. The sensory analysis carried out showed that the spices have generally satisfactory organoleptic characteristics. These results constitute new information in the diet of populations and are an alternative to the chemical spices used in their cooking.展开更多
Multimodal information sensing becomes increasingly critical under the rapid development of automation and information technology.With the ability to provide high-density and high-sensitivity pressure detection,pressu...Multimodal information sensing becomes increasingly critical under the rapid development of automation and information technology.With the ability to provide high-density and high-sensitivity pressure detection,pressure sensor arrays have been applied to a variety of fields,including intelligent robotics,medical monitoring,and industrial automation.This study proposes a pressure sensor array system based on the Minecraft game platform.The simulation and testing of the pressure sensor arrays system have been conducted using redstone circuits and pressure plates in Minecraft to simulate real-world piezoelectric pressure sensor arrays.A series of experiments verified the feasibility and effectiveness of the system.展开更多
Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy ...Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy for hazard mitigation.However,comprehensive reviews critically summarizing recent progress in advanced gas sensing technologies remain scarce.To fill this void,we present a critical review consolidating state-of-the-art advancements in gas sensing for TR early warning.This review first overviews the fundamentals of gas sensing for TR monitoring,encompassing thermodynamics and kinetic principles of gas evolution alongside current gas sensing technologies.We then comprehensively explored multi-scale engineering methods,spanning material innovations,device configurations,and system-level integration,with an emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing and data-driven design frameworks.Future research priorities are identified,including the enhancement of gas selectivity and environmental robustness,the development of machine learning-driven intelligent gas sensing networks,and the establishment of standardized protocols for practical deployment.By integrating interdisciplinary insights derived from materials science,electrochemistry,and embedded systems engineering,this review is positioned to offer actionable guidelines for advancing scalable and reliable gas-sensing solutions toward boosted LIB safety.展开更多
Purpose–To address the encapsulation challenge of fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensors in complex railway environments,this paper designs a clip-on composite sensor enabling installation-friendly deployment and long-term ...Purpose–To address the encapsulation challenge of fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensors in complex railway environments,this paper designs a clip-on composite sensor enabling installation-friendly deployment and long-term axle counting system monitoring.Design/methodology/approach–Wheel–rail mechanical behavior was simulated via finite element analysis(FEA)to determine optimal sensor placement.A clip-on composite sensor was subsequently engineered.Stress transduction efficacy was validated through FEA quantification of stress responses at the axle counter location.Findings–The proposed FBG axle counter integrates temperature compensation and anti-detachment monitoring as well as advantages such as simplified installation with minimal maintenance and sustained operational reliability.It effectively transmits stress,yielding a measured strain of 39μe under static loading conditions without sensitivity-enhancing elements.Originality/value–This study performs FEA of wheel-rail stress distribution and engineers the dual-slot composite sensor,FEAwas conducted to quantify the stress magnitude at the axle sensor position of the dual-slot composite sensor.Additionally,FEA was performed on sensors with different structural configurations,including adjustments to the axle sensor position,number of slots and axle position.The results confirmed that the designed composite sensor exhibits superior stress transfer characteristics.展开更多
Organohydrogel-based strain sensors are gaining attention for real-time health services and human-machine interactions due to their flexibility,stretchability,and skin-like compliance.However,these sensors often have ...Organohydrogel-based strain sensors are gaining attention for real-time health services and human-machine interactions due to their flexibility,stretchability,and skin-like compliance.However,these sensors often have limited sensitivity and poor stability due to their bulk structure and strain concentration during stretching.In this study,we designed and fabricated diamond-,grid-,and peanut-shaped organohydrogel based on positive,near-zero,and negative Poisson’s ratios using digital light processing(DLP)-based 3D printing technology.Through structural design and optimization,the grid-shaped organohydrogel exhibited record sensitivity with gauge factors of 4.5(0–200%strain,ionic mode)and 13.5/1.5×10^(6)(0-2%/2%-100%strain,electronic mode),alongside full resistance recovery for enhanced stability.The 3D-printed grid structure enabled direct wearability and breathability,overcoming traditional sensor limitations.Integrated with a robotic hand system,this sensor demonstrated clinical potential through precise monitoring of paralyzed patients’grasping movements(with a minimum monitoring angle of 5°).This structural design paradigm advanced flexible electronics by synergizing high sensitivity,stability,wearability,and breathability for healthcare,and human-machine interfaces.展开更多
In this paper, a biosensor based on photonic crystal fiber (PCF) is proposed and designed using Full-Vectorial Finite Element Method (FVFEM). The proposed PCF sensor consists of three concentric circles surrounding th...In this paper, a biosensor based on photonic crystal fiber (PCF) is proposed and designed using Full-Vectorial Finite Element Method (FVFEM). The proposed PCF sensor consists of three concentric circles surrounding the core. The key optical sensor characteristics such as sensitivity, the field profiles and real part of the refractive index of the proposed PCF structure are investigated by employing the FVFEM. The proposed sensor can be deployed for environmental sensing when the PCF active region is filled with either analytes such as liquids or gas. By careful selection of the design parameters such as the radius of the sensing circle, the diameter of air holes in the core region and hole to hole spacing, Λ, the sensitivity analytes is determined. Our simulation results show that, the electric field distribution is primary localized in the third concentric circle with a radius of 16 μm. Effects of PCF bending on the sensitivity is also studied and reported.展开更多
As an important sensor in the navigation systems,star sensors and the gyro play important roles in spacecraft attitude determination system.Complex environmental factors are the main sources of error in attitude deter...As an important sensor in the navigation systems,star sensors and the gyro play important roles in spacecraft attitude determination system.Complex environmental factors are the main sources of error in attitude determination.The error influence of different benchmarks and the disintegration mode between the star sensor and the gyro is analyzed in theory.The integrated design of the star sensor and the gyro on the same benchmark can effectively avoid the error influence and improves the spacecraft attitude determination accuracy.Simulation results indicate that when the stars sensor optical axis vectors overlap the reference coordinate axis of the gyro in the same benchmark,the attitude determination accuracy improves.展开更多
Major consideration dimensions for the physical layer design of wireless sensor network （WSN） nodes is analyzed by comparing different wireless communication approaches, diverse mature standards, important radio fre...Major consideration dimensions for the physical layer design of wireless sensor network （WSN） nodes is analyzed by comparing different wireless communication approaches, diverse mature standards, important radio frequency （RF） parameters and various microcontroller unit （MCU） solutions. An implementation of the WSN node is presented with experimental results and a novel ＂one processor working at two frequencies＂ energy saving strategy. The lifetime estimation issue is analyzed with consideration to the periodical listen required by common WSN media access control （MAC） algorithms. It can be concluded that the startup time of the RF which determines the best sleep time ratio and the shortest backoff slot time of MAC, the RF frequency and modulation methods which determinate the RX and TX current, and the overall energy consumption of the dual frequency MCU SOC （ system on chip） are the most essential factors for the WSN node physical layer design.展开更多
A new silicon beam resonator design for a novel gas sensor based on simultaneous conductivity and mass change measurement is investigated. High selectivity and sensitivity in gas detection can be obtained by measuring...A new silicon beam resonator design for a novel gas sensor based on simultaneous conductivity and mass change measurement is investigated. High selectivity and sensitivity in gas detection can be obtained by measuring the charge-to-mass ratio of gas molecules. Structures of silicon beam resonators are designed, simulated, and optimized. This gas sensor is fabricated using sacrificial layer microelectronmechanical system technology, and the resonant frequency of the microbeam is measured.展开更多
In recent years,using message ferries as mechanical carriers of data has been shown to be an effective way to collect information in sparse wireless sensor networks.As the sensors are far away from each other in such ...In recent years,using message ferries as mechanical carriers of data has been shown to be an effective way to collect information in sparse wireless sensor networks.As the sensors are far away from each other in such highly partitioned scenario,a message ferry needs to travel a long route to access all the sensors and carry the data collected from the sensors to the sink.Typically,practical constraints(e.g.,the energy)preclude a ferry from visiting all sensors in a single tour.In such case,the ferry can only access part of the sensors in each tour and move back to the sink to get the energy refilled.So,the energy-constrained ferry route design(ECFRD)problem is discussed,which leads to the optimization problem of minimizing the total route length of the ferry,while keeping the route length of each tour below a given constraint.The ECFRD problem is proved to be NP-hard problem,and the integer linear programming(ILP)formulation is given.After that,efficient heuristic algorithms are proposed to solve this problem.The experimental results show that the performances of the proposed algorithms are effective in practice compared to the optimal solution.展开更多
The urgent requirement of electronic skin conformably attached to nonplanar surfaces to provide sta-ble monitoring in areas of healthcare,prosthetics,and robotics promotes the development of strain-insensitive/unpertu...The urgent requirement of electronic skin conformably attached to nonplanar surfaces to provide sta-ble monitoring in areas of healthcare,prosthetics,and robotics promotes the development of strain-insensitive/unperturbed pressure sensors.The main challenges lie in:(1)stretchability and conduc-tive stability of flexible electrodes and(2)mechanical stability of heterogeneous interfaces.This study presents a highly stable strain-insensitive pressure sensor achieved by in-plane strain modulation and quasi-homogenous interfacial design.Strain modulation of stretchable electrodes by both periodic mi-crostructured engineering and pre-stretching strategies(called“island-ripple”)was employed to suppress microcracks propagation.The improvement in stretchability and cyclic conductive stability of electrodes was identified by finite element analysis and experimental verification.The pre-stretched microconed stretchable electrode with a low sheet resistance of 0.546sq^(−1) shows a maximum deformation of up to 80%and excellent cyclic conductive stability over 10000 times under 30%strain.Quasi-homogenous interface strategy by the CNTs/PDMS system was employed to enhance the mechanical and electrical sta-bility of the electrode-active materials interface,demonstrating a strong peel strength and shear strength of>40.9 N/m and>124.8 kPa,respectively.The as-prepared strain-insensitive pressure sensor provides constant sensing performance over 5000 stretching-releasing cycles within 20%stretching.In addition,a 4×4 pixel strain-insensitive pressure sensor array with reduced cross-talk circuit design was further integrated to identify the shape and weight of different objects under strains.The stretchability and sta-bility of our sensor enable it to be applied in stretchable electronics with great potential.展开更多
This paper describes the deployment optimization technology and the cross-layer design of a surveil-lance WSN system applied in relic protection.Facing the typical technical challenges in the applicationcontext of rel...This paper describes the deployment optimization technology and the cross-layer design of a surveil-lance WSN system applied in relic protection.Facing the typical technical challenges in the applicationcontext of relic protection,we firstly propose a deployment technology based on ant colony optimization al-gorithm(DT-ACO)to overcome the difficulties in communication connectivity and sensing coverage.Meanwhile,DT-ACO minimizes the overall cost of the system as much as possible.Secondly we proposea novel power-aware cross-layer scheme(PACS)to facilitate adjustable system lifetime and surveillanceaccuracy.The performance analysis shows that we achieve lower device cost,significant extension of thesystem lifetime and improvement on the data delivery rate compared with the traditional methods.展开更多
A wireless sensor network is proposed to monitor the acceleration of structures for the purpose of structural health monitoring of civil engineering structures. Using commercially available parts, several modules are ...A wireless sensor network is proposed to monitor the acceleration of structures for the purpose of structural health monitoring of civil engineering structures. Using commercially available parts, several modules are constructed and integrated into complete wireless sensors and base stations. The communication protocol is designed and the fusion arithmetic of the temperature and acceleration is embedded in the wireless sensor node so that the measured acceleration values are more accurate. Measures are adopted to finish energy optimization, which is an important issue for a wireless sensor network. The test is perfonned on an offshore platform model, and the experimental results are given to show the feasibility of the designed wireless sensor network .展开更多
Using fine electromagnetic signals to measure observables of other fields like curvature and torsion of a space, and the corresponding value of their integrals of the action of perception of curvature through electron...Using fine electromagnetic signals to measure observables of other fields like curvature and torsion of a space, and the corresponding value of their integrals of the action of perception of curvature through electronic signals that detect curvature on a curved surface, it is designed and constructed a sensor of curvature of accelerometer type that detects and curvature measures in 2 and 3-dimensional spaces using the programming of shape operators on spheres and the value of their integrals along the curves and geodesics in their principal directions.展开更多
In this paper, a robust sensor fault diagnosis observer with non-singular structure is proposed for a class of linear sampled-data descriptor system with state time-vary delay. Firstly, a sampled-data descriptor model...In this paper, a robust sensor fault diagnosis observer with non-singular structure is proposed for a class of linear sampled-data descriptor system with state time-vary delay. Firstly, a sampled-data descriptor model with time-vary delay is proposed and transformed into a discrete-time non-singular one. Then, a robust sensor fault diagnosis observer is proposed based on the state estimation error and the measurement residual, this observer can guarantee the robustness of the residual against the augmented disturbance and the sensor fault, which means the H∞ performance index is satisfied. As the confining matrix of the designed observer parameters does not meet the Linear Matrix Inequality (LMI), a cone complementary linearization (CCL) algorithm is proposed to solve this problem. The decision logic of the residual is obtained by the residual evaluation function. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the method.展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62204015)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L223006).
文摘Infrared optoelectronic sensing is the core of many critical applications such as night vision,health and medication,military,space exploration,etc.Further including mechanical flexibility as a new dimension enables novel features of adaptability and conformability,promising for developing next-generation optoelectronic sensory applications toward reduced size,weight,price,power consumption,and enhanced performance(SWaP^(3)).However,in this emerging research frontier,challenges persist in simultaneously achieving high infrared response and good mechanical deformability in devices and integrated systems.Therefore,we perform a comprehensive review of the design strategies and insights of flexible infrared optoelectronic sensors,including the fundamentals of infrared photodetectors,selection of materials and device architectures,fabrication techniques and design strategies,and the discussion of architectural and functional integration towards applications in wearable optoelectronics and advanced image sensing.Finally,this article offers insights into future directions to practically realize the ultra-high performance and smart sensors enabled by infrared-sensitive materials,covering challenges in materials development and device micro-/nanofabrication.Benchmarks for scaling these techniques across fabrication,performance,and integration are presented,alongside perspectives on potential applications in medication and health,biomimetic vision,and neuromorphic sensory systems,etc.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52403081)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172126)+1 种基金Research Startup Fund of Changzhou University(ZMF24020055)Young Scientists Lifting Project of Changzhou and Jiangsu Province and Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BX2023026)。
文摘The flexible physical sensors have the advantage of pliability and extensibility and can be easily twisted or curved.The development of flexibility from rigidity has significantly increased the application situations for sensors,especially in intelligent robots,tactile platforms,wearable medical sensors,bionic devices,and other fields.The research of membrane-based flexible physical sensors relies on the development of advanced materials and technologies,which have been derived from a wide range of applications.Various technical methods and principles have gradually matured according to the different applications and materials used.The first section of this review discusses membrane substrates and functional materials,summarizing the development of flexible physical sensors.According to the technical sensing principles,the review is concerned with the state of research on physical sensing platforms.Lastly,the difficulties and chances for the design of emerging membrane-based flexible physical sensors in the coming years are presented.
文摘Aiming at the requirement for high-precision tilt monitoring in the field of structural health monitoring(SHM),this paper proposes a sensitivity-enhanced tilt sensor based on a femtosecond fiber Bragg grating(FBG).Firstly,structural design of the tilt sensor was conducted based on static mechanics principles.By positioning the FBG away from the beam’s neutral axis,linear strain enhancement in the FBG was achieved,thereby improving sensor sensitivity.The relationship between FBG strain,applied force,and the offset distance from the neutral axis was established,determining the optimal distance corresponding to maximum strain.Based on this optimization scheme,a prototype of the tilt sensor was designed,fabricated,and experimentally tested.Experimental results show that the FBG offset distance yielding maximum sensitivity is 4.4 mm.Within a tilt angle range of−30°to 30°,the sensor achieved a sensitivity of 129.95 pm/°and a linearity of 0.9997.Compared to conventional FBG-based tilt sensors,both sensitivity and linearity were significantly improved.Furthermore,the sensor demonstrated excellent repeatability(error<0.94%),creep resistance(error<0.30%),and temperature stability(error<0.90%).These results demonstrate the sensor’s excellent potential for SHM applications.The sensor has been successfully deployed in an underground pipeline project,conducting long-term monitoring of tilt and deformation in the steel support structures,further proving its value for engineering safety monitoring.
文摘A three-transistor active pixel sensor and its double sampling readout circuit implemented by a switch capacitor amplifier are designed. The circuit is embedded in a 64 × 64 pixel array CMOS image sensor and success-fully taped out with a Chartered 0.35μm process. The pixel pitch is 8μm × 8μm with a fill factor of 57%, the photo-sensitivity is 0.8V/（lux · s） ,and the dynamic range is 50dB. Theoretical analysis and test results indicate that as the process is scaled down, a smaller pixel pitch reduces the sensitivity. A deep junction n-well/p-substrate photodiode with a reasonable fill factor and high sensitivity are more appropriate for submicron processes.
文摘A spice formulation study in Burkina Faso was carried out using local ingredients for the benefit of households. The objective of this study was to propose some spice formulations based on local ingredients in order to reduce the use of chemical spices in the preparation of different dishes. The Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology was used for the formulation of the spices and their physicochemical, nutritional and sensory characteristics were evaluated by standardized and standard methods. The results obtained showed lipid contents (g/100 g DM) ranging from 10.41 ± 0.26 to 15.64 ± 0.68, total sugars from 4.39 ± 0.32 to 5.46 ± 0.31, protein from 3.65 ± 0.17 to 12.04 ± 0.35 and ash from 5.83 ± 0.01 to 7.02 ± 0.01. The polyphenol content ranged from 9.09 ± 1.60 to 11.33 ± 0.90, and the flavonoid content ranged from 0.65 ± 0.03 to 1.08 ± 0.13. The sensory analysis carried out showed that the spices have generally satisfactory organoleptic characteristics. These results constitute new information in the diet of populations and are an alternative to the chemical spices used in their cooking.
文摘Multimodal information sensing becomes increasingly critical under the rapid development of automation and information technology.With the ability to provide high-density and high-sensitivity pressure detection,pressure sensor arrays have been applied to a variety of fields,including intelligent robotics,medical monitoring,and industrial automation.This study proposes a pressure sensor array system based on the Minecraft game platform.The simulation and testing of the pressure sensor arrays system have been conducted using redstone circuits and pressure plates in Minecraft to simulate real-world piezoelectric pressure sensor arrays.A series of experiments verified the feasibility and effectiveness of the system.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52325801,52402052)。
文摘Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy for hazard mitigation.However,comprehensive reviews critically summarizing recent progress in advanced gas sensing technologies remain scarce.To fill this void,we present a critical review consolidating state-of-the-art advancements in gas sensing for TR early warning.This review first overviews the fundamentals of gas sensing for TR monitoring,encompassing thermodynamics and kinetic principles of gas evolution alongside current gas sensing technologies.We then comprehensively explored multi-scale engineering methods,spanning material innovations,device configurations,and system-level integration,with an emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing and data-driven design frameworks.Future research priorities are identified,including the enhancement of gas selectivity and environmental robustness,the development of machine learning-driven intelligent gas sensing networks,and the establishment of standardized protocols for practical deployment.By integrating interdisciplinary insights derived from materials science,electrochemistry,and embedded systems engineering,this review is positioned to offer actionable guidelines for advancing scalable and reliable gas-sensing solutions toward boosted LIB safety.
文摘Purpose–To address the encapsulation challenge of fiber Bragg grating(FBG)sensors in complex railway environments,this paper designs a clip-on composite sensor enabling installation-friendly deployment and long-term axle counting system monitoring.Design/methodology/approach–Wheel–rail mechanical behavior was simulated via finite element analysis(FEA)to determine optimal sensor placement.A clip-on composite sensor was subsequently engineered.Stress transduction efficacy was validated through FEA quantification of stress responses at the axle counter location.Findings–The proposed FBG axle counter integrates temperature compensation and anti-detachment monitoring as well as advantages such as simplified installation with minimal maintenance and sustained operational reliability.It effectively transmits stress,yielding a measured strain of 39μe under static loading conditions without sensitivity-enhancing elements.Originality/value–This study performs FEA of wheel-rail stress distribution and engineers the dual-slot composite sensor,FEAwas conducted to quantify the stress magnitude at the axle sensor position of the dual-slot composite sensor.Additionally,FEA was performed on sensors with different structural configurations,including adjustments to the axle sensor position,number of slots and axle position.The results confirmed that the designed composite sensor exhibits superior stress transfer characteristics.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFE0197100, 2023YFB4603500)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission (KQTD20190929172505711)+1 种基金supported by MOE SUTD Kickstarter initiative (SKI2021_02_16)Singapore Ministry of Education academic research grant Tier 2 (MOE-T2EP50121-0007).
文摘Organohydrogel-based strain sensors are gaining attention for real-time health services and human-machine interactions due to their flexibility,stretchability,and skin-like compliance.However,these sensors often have limited sensitivity and poor stability due to their bulk structure and strain concentration during stretching.In this study,we designed and fabricated diamond-,grid-,and peanut-shaped organohydrogel based on positive,near-zero,and negative Poisson’s ratios using digital light processing(DLP)-based 3D printing technology.Through structural design and optimization,the grid-shaped organohydrogel exhibited record sensitivity with gauge factors of 4.5(0–200%strain,ionic mode)and 13.5/1.5×10^(6)(0-2%/2%-100%strain,electronic mode),alongside full resistance recovery for enhanced stability.The 3D-printed grid structure enabled direct wearability and breathability,overcoming traditional sensor limitations.Integrated with a robotic hand system,this sensor demonstrated clinical potential through precise monitoring of paralyzed patients’grasping movements(with a minimum monitoring angle of 5°).This structural design paradigm advanced flexible electronics by synergizing high sensitivity,stability,wearability,and breathability for healthcare,and human-machine interfaces.
文摘In this paper, a biosensor based on photonic crystal fiber (PCF) is proposed and designed using Full-Vectorial Finite Element Method (FVFEM). The proposed PCF sensor consists of three concentric circles surrounding the core. The key optical sensor characteristics such as sensitivity, the field profiles and real part of the refractive index of the proposed PCF structure are investigated by employing the FVFEM. The proposed sensor can be deployed for environmental sensing when the PCF active region is filled with either analytes such as liquids or gas. By careful selection of the design parameters such as the radius of the sensing circle, the diameter of air holes in the core region and hole to hole spacing, Λ, the sensitivity analytes is determined. Our simulation results show that, the electric field distribution is primary localized in the third concentric circle with a radius of 16 μm. Effects of PCF bending on the sensitivity is also studied and reported.
文摘As an important sensor in the navigation systems,star sensors and the gyro play important roles in spacecraft attitude determination system.Complex environmental factors are the main sources of error in attitude determination.The error influence of different benchmarks and the disintegration mode between the star sensor and the gyro is analyzed in theory.The integrated design of the star sensor and the gyro on the same benchmark can effectively avoid the error influence and improves the spacecraft attitude determination accuracy.Simulation results indicate that when the stars sensor optical axis vectors overlap the reference coordinate axis of the gyro in the same benchmark,the attitude determination accuracy improves.
基金The National High Technology Research and Deve-lopment Program of China (863Program) (No.2003AA143040).
文摘Major consideration dimensions for the physical layer design of wireless sensor network （WSN） nodes is analyzed by comparing different wireless communication approaches, diverse mature standards, important radio frequency （RF） parameters and various microcontroller unit （MCU） solutions. An implementation of the WSN node is presented with experimental results and a novel ＂one processor working at two frequencies＂ energy saving strategy. The lifetime estimation issue is analyzed with consideration to the periodical listen required by common WSN media access control （MAC） algorithms. It can be concluded that the startup time of the RF which determines the best sleep time ratio and the shortest backoff slot time of MAC, the RF frequency and modulation methods which determinate the RX and TX current, and the overall energy consumption of the dual frequency MCU SOC （ system on chip） are the most essential factors for the WSN node physical layer design.
文摘A new silicon beam resonator design for a novel gas sensor based on simultaneous conductivity and mass change measurement is investigated. High selectivity and sensitivity in gas detection can be obtained by measuring the charge-to-mass ratio of gas molecules. Structures of silicon beam resonators are designed, simulated, and optimized. This gas sensor is fabricated using sacrificial layer microelectronmechanical system technology, and the resonant frequency of the microbeam is measured.
基金Projects(61272139,61070199,61103182)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013ZX01028001-002)supported by the National Science and Technology Major Projects of China+1 种基金Project(2011AA01A103)supported by theNational High-Tech Research and Development Plan of ChinaProject(11JJ7003)supported by Hunan Provincial Natural ScienceFoundation of China
文摘In recent years,using message ferries as mechanical carriers of data has been shown to be an effective way to collect information in sparse wireless sensor networks.As the sensors are far away from each other in such highly partitioned scenario,a message ferry needs to travel a long route to access all the sensors and carry the data collected from the sensors to the sink.Typically,practical constraints(e.g.,the energy)preclude a ferry from visiting all sensors in a single tour.In such case,the ferry can only access part of the sensors in each tour and move back to the sink to get the energy refilled.So,the energy-constrained ferry route design(ECFRD)problem is discussed,which leads to the optimization problem of minimizing the total route length of the ferry,while keeping the route length of each tour below a given constraint.The ECFRD problem is proved to be NP-hard problem,and the integer linear programming(ILP)formulation is given.After that,efficient heuristic algorithms are proposed to solve this problem.The experimental results show that the performances of the proposed algorithms are effective in practice compared to the optimal solution.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0702100)the Zhejiang Provincial Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021C05002 and 2021C01026)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2079)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2182032)the Basic R&D Program of Zhejiang(No.LGC22B050044)the Leading In-novative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(No.2020R01007).
文摘The urgent requirement of electronic skin conformably attached to nonplanar surfaces to provide sta-ble monitoring in areas of healthcare,prosthetics,and robotics promotes the development of strain-insensitive/unperturbed pressure sensors.The main challenges lie in:(1)stretchability and conduc-tive stability of flexible electrodes and(2)mechanical stability of heterogeneous interfaces.This study presents a highly stable strain-insensitive pressure sensor achieved by in-plane strain modulation and quasi-homogenous interfacial design.Strain modulation of stretchable electrodes by both periodic mi-crostructured engineering and pre-stretching strategies(called“island-ripple”)was employed to suppress microcracks propagation.The improvement in stretchability and cyclic conductive stability of electrodes was identified by finite element analysis and experimental verification.The pre-stretched microconed stretchable electrode with a low sheet resistance of 0.546sq^(−1) shows a maximum deformation of up to 80%and excellent cyclic conductive stability over 10000 times under 30%strain.Quasi-homogenous interface strategy by the CNTs/PDMS system was employed to enhance the mechanical and electrical sta-bility of the electrode-active materials interface,demonstrating a strong peel strength and shear strength of>40.9 N/m and>124.8 kPa,respectively.The as-prepared strain-insensitive pressure sensor provides constant sensing performance over 5000 stretching-releasing cycles within 20%stretching.In addition,a 4×4 pixel strain-insensitive pressure sensor array with reduced cross-talk circuit design was further integrated to identify the shape and weight of different objects under strains.The stretchability and sta-bility of our sensor enable it to be applied in stretchable electronics with great potential.
基金Supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Programme of China ( No. 2006AA01Z215)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60572060+2 种基金 60533110)the National Basic Research Program of China (973)( No. 2006CB303000)the CAS Innovation Proiect (No. KGCX2-YW-110-3)
文摘This paper describes the deployment optimization technology and the cross-layer design of a surveil-lance WSN system applied in relic protection.Facing the typical technical challenges in the applicationcontext of relic protection,we firstly propose a deployment technology based on ant colony optimization al-gorithm(DT-ACO)to overcome the difficulties in communication connectivity and sensing coverage.Meanwhile,DT-ACO minimizes the overall cost of the system as much as possible.Secondly we proposea novel power-aware cross-layer scheme(PACS)to facilitate adjustable system lifetime and surveillanceaccuracy.The performance analysis shows that we achieve lower device cost,significant extension of thesystem lifetime and improvement on the data delivery rate compared with the traditional methods.
基金Supported by the High Technology Research and Development Programme of China （ No. 2003AA602230） and the National Natural Science Foundation of China（No. 50308007）.
文摘A wireless sensor network is proposed to monitor the acceleration of structures for the purpose of structural health monitoring of civil engineering structures. Using commercially available parts, several modules are constructed and integrated into complete wireless sensors and base stations. The communication protocol is designed and the fusion arithmetic of the temperature and acceleration is embedded in the wireless sensor node so that the measured acceleration values are more accurate. Measures are adopted to finish energy optimization, which is an important issue for a wireless sensor network. The test is perfonned on an offshore platform model, and the experimental results are given to show the feasibility of the designed wireless sensor network .
文摘Using fine electromagnetic signals to measure observables of other fields like curvature and torsion of a space, and the corresponding value of their integrals of the action of perception of curvature through electronic signals that detect curvature on a curved surface, it is designed and constructed a sensor of curvature of accelerometer type that detects and curvature measures in 2 and 3-dimensional spaces using the programming of shape operators on spheres and the value of their integrals along the curves and geodesics in their principal directions.
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61021002)
文摘In this paper, a robust sensor fault diagnosis observer with non-singular structure is proposed for a class of linear sampled-data descriptor system with state time-vary delay. Firstly, a sampled-data descriptor model with time-vary delay is proposed and transformed into a discrete-time non-singular one. Then, a robust sensor fault diagnosis observer is proposed based on the state estimation error and the measurement residual, this observer can guarantee the robustness of the residual against the augmented disturbance and the sensor fault, which means the H∞ performance index is satisfied. As the confining matrix of the designed observer parameters does not meet the Linear Matrix Inequality (LMI), a cone complementary linearization (CCL) algorithm is proposed to solve this problem. The decision logic of the residual is obtained by the residual evaluation function. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the method.
