Poly-flex-antennas: Application of polymer substrates in flexible antennas
The proliferation of flexible electronics has entirely transformed the field of antenna design and paved the door for cutting-edge uses in communication, sensing, and other areas. The present research lends a succinct overview of the intriguing advancements in flexible antenna technology, with speci...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Budapest University of Technology and Economics
2024-04-01
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| Series: | eXPRESS Polymer Letters |
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| Online Access: | http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0012829&mi=cd |
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| Summary: | The
proliferation of flexible electronics has entirely transformed the field of
antenna design and paved the door for cutting-edge uses in communication,
sensing, and other areas. The present research lends a succinct overview of the
intriguing advancements in flexible antenna technology, with specific emphasis
on the implementation of polymer substrates. As we refer to poly-flex antennas in
this article, they stand for the incorporation of polymer substrates in antenna
design. Polymer substrates are the optimum candidate for flexible antenna
applications as they have specific advantages, including being lightweight,
conformable, and inexpensive. The main features of poly-flex antennas, such as
their design concepts, fabrication processes, and performance characteristics,
are being explored in this proposed article. We delve into the wide variety of
polymer substrates that are appropriate for antennas, taking into account their
dielectric characteristics, flexibility, and environmental resistance. Their
dielectric characterization, bending effects, challenges, and future prospects
of this burgeoning field are also addressed. We conclude by emphasizing the
immense potential of poly-flex-antennas to shape the future of wireless
communication and sensing systems, and how the adoption of polymer substrates
is driving innovation in antenna engineering. |
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| ISSN: | 1788-618X |