Magnetic Sensing/Functionalized Devices and Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2020) | Viewed by 38864
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Special Issue Information
Magnetic sensing or functionalized devices have been broadly researched in terms of their operation principles and property behavior under versatile applications in the fields of consumer electronics, automotive, automation, nondestructive testing, robotics, biochemistry, biomedicine, environmental monitoring, etc.
In the evolution of magnetic sensing devices, sensitivity and selectivity are critical properties to obtain high-fidelity outputs. For instance, solid-state Hall devices incorporated into integrated circuits provide more accuracy in measurements. Device sensing with pulsed eddy currents has received significant interest in applications such as the detection of defects and the characterization of subsurface cracks. GMR and spin-dependent tunneling devices for nondestructive evaluation can be integrated in silicon on chip to improve speed performance and ground noise. Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonators operating with Lorenz force would provide low-energy consumption and high sensitivity and reduced fabrication costs.
In addition, functionalized magnetic-particle-constructed chemosensors can selectively detect and separate specific metal ions. Magnetic imaging, drug delivery, and hyperthermia therapy can also benefit magnetic nanoparticles. Magnetic diagnostics such as magnetoresistive, micro-Hall biosensors, and magnetic particle spectroscopy are promising technologies.
This Special Issue will address all aspects of research on magnetic sensing or functionalized devices and their applications. Original research and review articles are encouraged. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Induction sensors;
- Fluxgate sensors;
- Hall-effect magnetic sensors;
- Magneto-optical sensors;
- Resonance magnetodevices;
- Giant magnetoresistance;
- Superconductivity quantum interference devices (SQUID);
- Micromachined/MEMS-based devices;
- Sensor with functionalized magnetic particles;
- Magnetic functionalized transducers/flexible electronics;
- Functionalized materials for magnetic sensing;
- Novel applications of magnetic devices.
Dr. Guo-Hua Feng
Guest Editor
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