Robustness Analysis of the Polymer-Conductive-Mesh Composite for the Realization of Transparent and Flexible Wearable Antennas

Sayem, ASM; Esselle, KP; Hashmi, RM

Robustness Analysis of the Polymer-Conductive-Mesh Composite for the Realization of Transparent and Flexible Wearable Antennas

Sayem, ASM Esselle, KP Hashmi, RM

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Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: 2020 14th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2020, 00, pp. 1-4
Issue Date:: 2020-07-08

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dc.contributor.author	Sayem, ASM
dc.contributor.author	Esselle, KP
dc.contributor.author	Hashmi, RM
dc.date	2020-03-15
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-14T05:14:28Z
dc.date.available	2021-04-14T05:14:28Z
dc.date.issued	2020-07-08
dc.identifier.citation	2020 14th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2020, 00, pp. 1-4
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-7281-3712-4
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148089
dc.description.abstract	In this paper the morphology of the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-flexible-conductive-mesh composite has been studied to evaluate its suitability in the realization of robust, flexible, transparent, wearable antennas that can withstand multiple bending operations. We have utilized conductive mesh made out of VeilShield from Less EMF which has about 70% light transmittance and is highly flexible. On the other hand, PDMS is a highly flexible and optically transparent polymer. Uncured PDMS is in liquid form and upon curing it transforms to a robust flexible substrate and forms a strong bonding with the conductive mesh, VeilShield. We have examined the composite through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images during and after multiple bending operations. Later, we have designed a simple patch antenna operating at 2.45 GHz band using our selected materials. For performance evaluation the antenna is tested in both free space and under bent conditions and the results are presented in this paper.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	IEEE
dc.relation.ispartof	2020 14th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP)
dc.relation.ispartof	2020 14th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.23919/eucap48036.2020.9135875
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.title	Robustness Analysis of the Polymer-Conductive-Mesh Composite for the Realization of Transparent and Flexible Wearable Antennas
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
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utslib.location.activity	Copenhagen, Denmark
utslib.for	1005 Communications Technologies
utslib.for	0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Electrical and Data Engineering
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dc.date.updated	2021-04-14T05:14:27Z
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pubs.publication-status	Published
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Abstract:

In this paper the morphology of the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-flexible-conductive-mesh composite has been studied to evaluate its suitability in the realization of robust, flexible, transparent, wearable antennas that can withstand multiple bending operations. We have utilized conductive mesh made out of VeilShield from Less EMF which has about 70% light transmittance and is highly flexible. On the other hand, PDMS is a highly flexible and optically transparent polymer. Uncured PDMS is in liquid form and upon curing it transforms to a robust flexible substrate and forms a strong bonding with the conductive mesh, VeilShield. We have examined the composite through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images during and after multiple bending operations. Later, we have designed a simple patch antenna operating at 2.45 GHz band using our selected materials. For performance evaluation the antenna is tested in both free space and under bent conditions and the results are presented in this paper.

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