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Suspended-Core Microstructured Polymer Optical Fibers and Potential Applications in Sensing
Wanvisa Talataisong1, Rand Ismaeel2,3, Martynas Beresna2
1Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK. w.talataisong@soton.ac.uk.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 10, 2019
Summary
Microstructured polymer optical fibers (MPOFs) are reviewed for fabrication and sensing applications. Recent advancements include 3D printing for MPOF manufacturing, highlighting polymer benefits in sensing technologies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Optical Engineering
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Microstructured polymer optical fibers (MPOFs) are of significant interest due to their versatile applications.
- These applications primarily lie in sensing, encompassing temperature, pressure, chemical, and biological detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of MPOF fabrication techniques.
- To discuss the diverse sensing applications of MPOFs, emphasizing the advantages of polymer materials.
- To highlight recent advancements in MPOF manufacturing processes.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on MPOF fabrication and material selection.
- Discussion of polymer properties relevant to optical fiber sensing.
- Analysis of the single-step extrusion process using modified 3D printers for MPOF manufacturing.
Main Results:
- MPOFs offer unique advantages for sensing due to their tunable properties and ease of fabrication.
- The single-step extrusion process using 3D printing represents a significant advancement in MPOF manufacturing.
- Polymers provide distinct benefits for MPOF-based sensing applications.
Conclusions:
- MPOFs are a promising technology for advanced sensing applications.
- 3D printing offers an efficient and adaptable method for MPOF fabrication.
- The continued development of MPOFs, particularly using polymers, will drive innovation in sensing technologies.
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