Exploring the Sensing Potential of Acoustic Wave Devices
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2024 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editors
Interests: piezoelectric thin films; acoustic microdevices
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Acoustic wave devices are instrumental in various applications, leveraging the sensing potential of acoustic waves for precise and sensitive measurements. Acoustic wave devices, such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) devices, operate based on the propagation of mechanical waves through a substrate material. These devices exploit the interaction between acoustic waves and the material properties to enable sensing capabilities. Changes in the physical or chemical properties of the material in contact with the acoustic wave can lead to detectable alterations in the wave characteristics, allowing for precise measurements. In addition, acoustic wave devices based on MEMS fabrication technology can be miniaturized, allowing for compact and portable sensing systems to be developed. Integration with microelectronics enables the creation of sensor arrays and multi-sensor platforms for simultaneous detection of multiple analytes. Acoustic wave devices are widely employed in gas and chemical, biosensing sensing, temperature, and pressure sensing applications due to their sensitivity, fast response times, and miniaturization capabilities. This Special Issue explores acoustic wave sensing technology's latest advancements and applications. We invite original research papers and review articles showcasing significant developments in these fields. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Capacitive Acoustic Wave Sensor;
- Piezoelectric Acoustic Wave Sensor;
- MEMS Acoustic Wave Sensor;
- Fiber-Optic Acoustic Wave Sensor;
- Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensor;
- Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) Sensor;
- Acoustic Emission Sensor;
- Microphone;
- Ultrasonic Sensor;
- Infrasonic Sensor;
- Sonar Sensor;
- Acoustic Camera.
Dr. Chen Fu
Dr. Sami Ramadan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- acoustic wave sensors
- acoustic emission sensors
- ultrasonic sensors
