Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors

In this review paper, we summarize the latest advances in the field of capacitive sensors fabricated by printing techniques. We first explain the main technologies used in printed electronics, pointing out their features and uses, and discuss their advantages and drawbacks. Then, we review the main...

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Main Authors: Almudena Rivadeneyra, Juan Antonio López-Villanueva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/11/4/367
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spelling doaj-7cc95dc7ce484d419f024aeea0e9507b2020-11-25T02:09:22ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2020-04-011136736710.3390/mi11040367Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive SensorsAlmudena Rivadeneyra0Juan Antonio López-Villanueva1Departamento de Electrónica y Tecnología de Computadores, ETSIIT Universidad de Granada, E-18071 Granada, SpainDepartamento de Electrónica y Tecnología de Computadores, ETSIIT Universidad de Granada, E-18071 Granada, SpainIn this review paper, we summarize the latest advances in the field of capacitive sensors fabricated by printing techniques. We first explain the main technologies used in printed electronics, pointing out their features and uses, and discuss their advantages and drawbacks. Then, we review the main types of capacitive sensors manufactured with different materials and techniques from physical to chemical detection, detailing the main substrates and additives utilized, as well as the measured ranges. The paper concludes with a short notice on status and perspectives in the field.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/11/4/367interdigitated electrodesinkjet printingroll-to-rollscreen printingspray deposition
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author Almudena Rivadeneyra
Juan Antonio López-Villanueva
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Juan Antonio López-Villanueva
Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors
Micromachines
interdigitated electrodes
inkjet printing
roll-to-roll
screen printing
spray deposition
author_facet Almudena Rivadeneyra
Juan Antonio López-Villanueva
author_sort Almudena Rivadeneyra
title Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors
title_short Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors
title_full Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors
title_fullStr Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors
title_full_unstemmed Recent Advances in Printed Capacitive Sensors
title_sort recent advances in printed capacitive sensors
publisher MDPI AG
series Micromachines
issn 2072-666X
publishDate 2020-04-01
description In this review paper, we summarize the latest advances in the field of capacitive sensors fabricated by printing techniques. We first explain the main technologies used in printed electronics, pointing out their features and uses, and discuss their advantages and drawbacks. Then, we review the main types of capacitive sensors manufactured with different materials and techniques from physical to chemical detection, detailing the main substrates and additives utilized, as well as the measured ranges. The paper concludes with a short notice on status and perspectives in the field.
topic interdigitated electrodes
inkjet printing
roll-to-roll
screen printing
spray deposition
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/11/4/367
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