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Sreedevi K Menon1,2, Massimo Donelli3
1Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri 690525, India.
This study introduces an L-shaped coplanar strip dipole antenna for detecting food adulterants like hydrogen peroxide in liquids. The antenna sensor shows reliable variations in reflection coefficients for effective adulterant detection.
Area of Science:
- Electromagnetics
- Sensor Technology
- Food Science
Background:
- Food adulteration poses significant health risks.
- Rapid and reliable detection methods for food adulterants are crucial.
- Electromagnetic sensors offer a non-destructive approach to food analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate an L-shaped coplanar strip dipole antenna for detecting adulterants in liquid food samples.
- To optimize antenna design for enhanced sensing capabilities.
- To demonstrate the antenna's effectiveness in identifying hydrogen peroxide in common food liquids.
Main Methods:
- Antenna design and optimization using ANSYS HFSS software.
- Fabrication and experimental validation of a prototype antenna sensor.
- Analysis of reflection coefficients and resonance frequency shifts upon sample introduction.
- Sensitivity and repeatability analysis for adulterant detection.
Main Results:
- The L-shaped coplanar strip dipole antenna successfully detected varying concentrations of hydrogen peroxide in milk, pineapple juice, and mango juice.
- Significant variations in the antenna's reflection coefficient and resonance frequency were observed with different adulterant concentrations.
- The sensor demonstrated good sensitivity and repeatability in experimental trials.
Conclusions:
- The proposed L-shaped coplanar strip dipole antenna is a viable and effective sensor for detecting adulterants in liquid food matrices.
- This electromagnetic sensing approach offers a promising method for quality control in the food industry.
- Further research can explore its application for detecting a wider range of food adulterants.
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