Fiber-optic sensors based on Vernier effect

Y Liu, X Li, Y Zhang, Y Zhao - Measurement, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Fiber-optic sensors have developed rapidly because of their excellent sensing
performances and abilities to detect in remote and harsh environments. However, on some …

Engineering a sustainable future for point-of-care diagnostics and single-use microfluidic devices

AE Ongaro, Z Ndlovu, E Sollier, C Otieno, P Ondoa… - Lab on a Chip, 2022‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Single-use, disposable, point-of-care diagnostic devices carry great promise for global
health, including meeting urgent needs for testing and diagnosis in places with limited …

Smart textiles for multimodal wearable sensing using highly stretchable multiplexed optical fiber system

A Leal-Junior, L Avellar, A Frizera, C Marques - Scientific Reports, 2020‏ - nature.com
This paper presents the development and application of a multiparameter, quasi-distributed
smart textile based on embedded highly stretchable polymer optical fiber (POF) sensors …

Polymer optical fiber sensors in healthcare applications: A comprehensive review

AG Leal-Junior, CAR Diaz, LM Avellar, MJ Pontes… - Sensors, 2019‏ - mdpi.com
Advances in medicine and improvements in life quality has led to an increase in the life
expectancy of the general population. An ageing world population have placed demands on …

An ultra-high sensitive plasmonic refractive index sensor using an elliptical resonator and MIM waveguide

S Khani, M Hayati - Superlattices and microstructures, 2021‏ - Elsevier
In this paper, an elliptical resonator coupled to a straight metal-insulator-metal waveguide
through a silicon layer is used for sensing application. The finite-difference time-domain …

Diaphragm-embedded optical fiber sensors: A review and tutorial

AG Leal-Junior, C Marques - IEEE Sensors Journal, 2020‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we thoroughly discuss many aspects of diaphragm-embedded optical fiber
sensors covering industrial, robotics and medical applications: from the modeling to field …

Multiplexing technique for quasi-distributed sensors arrays in polymer optical fiber intensity variation-based sensors

AG Leal-Junior, CR Diaz, C Marques, MJ Pontes… - Optics & Laser …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
This paper presents a multiplexing technique for polymer optical fiber (POF) intensity
variation-based sensors. The technique relies on the side-coupling between the light source …

Compensation method for temperature cross-sensitivity in transverse force applications with FBG sensors in POFs

AG Leal-Junior, A Theodosiou… - Journal of Lightwave …, 2018‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we investigate the influence of temperature on the transverse force response of
polymer optical fiber Bragg gratings (POFBGs) inscribed in cyclic transparent fluoropolymers …

Recycling of polymeric composites from industrial waste by pyrolysis: Deep evaluation for carbon fibers reuse

TR Abdou, ABB Junior, DCR Espinosa, JAS Tenório - Waste Management, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The use of polymeric composite on transport applications as reinforcement material has
been increased due to the low fuel consumption when replacing heavier materials. It is …