A Review of Flexible Wearable Antenna Sensors: Design, Fabrication Methods, and Applications

被引:101
作者
El Gharbi, Mariam [1 ]
Fernandez-Garcia, Raul [1 ]
Ahyoud, Saida [2 ]
Gil, Ignacio [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Politecn Cataluna, Dept Elect Engn, Terrassa 08222, Spain
[2] Abdelmalek Essaadi Univ, Fac Sci, Informat Technol & Syst Modeling Team, Tetouan 93002, Morocco
关键词
antenna sensor; textile materials; wearable antenna sensor; flexible; PATCH ANTENNA; TEXTILE MATERIALS; MOISTURE-CONTENT; DIELECTRIC-PROPERTIES; SUBSTRATE; PERMITTIVITY; PERFORMANCE; FILM; BAND;
D O I
10.3390/ma13173781
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This review paper summarizes various approaches developed in the literature for antenna sensors with an emphasis on flexible solutions. The survey helps to recognize the limitations and advantages of this technology. Furthermore, it offers an overview of the main points for the development and design of flexible antenna sensors from the selection of the materials to the framing of the antenna including the different scenario applications. With regard to wearable antenna sensors deployment, a review of the textile materials that have been employed is also presented. Several examples related to human body applications of flexible antenna sensors such as the detection of NaCl and sugar solutions, blood and bodily variables such as temperature, strain, and finger postures are also presented. Future investigation directions and research challenges are proposed.
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