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Ultra-fast Hygrometer based on U-shaped Optical Microfiber with Nanoporous Polyelectrolyte Coating.

ABSTRACT: Real-time measurement of the relative humidity of air has applications ranging from process control to safety. By using a microfiber form-factor, we demonstrate a miniature and fast-response hygrometer with the shortest-ever response time (3?ms). The sensor head consists of an optical microfiber of 10?µm diameter and 2?mm length configured to form a compact U-shaped probe, and functionalized with a polyelectrolyte multilayer coating of 1.0 bilayer. The sensing mechanism is primarily water-absorption-based optical loss. We have measured a response time of 3?ms and a recovery time of 36?ms. The sensitivity is as high as 0.4%/%RH, and the detection limit is as low as 1.6%RH. The maximum relative humidity is 99%RH, before reaching a recoverable dew-point.

SUBMITTER: Chen GY

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5554257 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Ultra-fast Hygrometer based on U-shaped Optical Microfiber with Nanoporous Polyelectrolyte Coating.

Chen George Y GY Wu Xuan X Kang Yvonne Qiongyue YQ Yu Li L Monro Tanya M TM Lancaster David G DG Liu Xiaokong X Xu Haolan H

Scientific reports 20170811 1

Real-time measurement of the relative humidity of air has applications ranging from process control to safety. By using a microfiber form-factor, we demonstrate a miniature and fast-response hygrometer with the shortest-ever response time (3 ms). The sensor head consists of an optical microfiber of 10 µm diameter and 2 mm length configured to form a compact U-shaped probe, and functionalized with a polyelectrolyte multilayer coating of 1.0 bilayer. The sensing mechanism is primarily water-absorp ...[more]

PMID: 28801678

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Ultra-fast Hygrometer based on U-shaped Optical Microfiber with Nanoporous Polyelectrolyte Coating.

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Ultra-fast Hygrometer based on U-shaped Optical Microfiber with Nanoporous Polyelectrolyte Coating.

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