mmWave Nano-sensor Platform: Printed Digital Biomarker

Abstract

The research objective is to investigate the mmWave wireless biosensor platform using printed digital biomarkers. Digital biomarkers are RFID-based extremely low-power, low-cost, and self-sustainable printed wireless sensor. The digital biomarkers are fabricated by printing technology that can be easily integrated with the state-of-the-art nano/bio-technologies. For example, CNTs (carbon-based gas sensing materials) or enzymes (for protein detection) can be printed on the metallic electrode to implement low-cost fully printed biosensor. The chemical/physical reactions of the nano-sensing materials printed on the electrode change electrical characteristics of the sensor in mmWave frequency range. The altered electrical characteristics modulate the input interrogation signal, and the signal is re-radiated to the interrogator. The re-radiated signal is collected and analyzed by an interrogator to detect the event. The interrogator can be any mobile device, such as a cell phone with 5G mmWave capability. The beam steering capability of mmWave mobile system enables interrogation of the biomarkers one-by-one in consecutive order.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Oct 20, 2022
Source ID
FA23861910124

Entities

People

  • Sangkil Kim

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Pusan National University
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - Internet of Things
  • Biotechnology