Abstract:
A novel sensor based on a silk fibroin (SF) and lithium bromide (LiBr) composite film is proposed to sense relative humidity (RH). We fabricate this sensor by coating a t...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
A novel sensor based on a silk fibroin (SF) and lithium bromide (LiBr) composite film is proposed to sense relative humidity (RH). We fabricate this sensor by coating a tapered single-mode optical fiber (TSOF) with a SF-LiBr composite film. The evanescent field generated in the taper region responds to the surrounding refractive index (RI). The SF-LiBr composite film immobilized on the surface of the taper region is sensitive to RH. As the humidity increases, more water molecules interact with the hydrogen bonds in the SF film. The LiBr enhances the water absorption properties of SF film. Therefore, the RI of SF-LiBr composite film changes according to the humidity of the surrounding ambient, resulting in transmission spectra finally shifts. We can monitor the RH by observing the wavelength shift of the transmission spectrum. The results show that the sensor has a nonlinear response in the range from 29%RH to 99%RH, and the sensitivity can reach −2.3nm/%RH in the range from 29%RH to 39%RH. Furthermore, the sensor possesses excellent stability and remarkable repeatability.
Published in: IEEE Sensors Journal ( Volume: 22, Issue: 17, 01 September 2022)
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Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Huigai Guo received the B.S. degree in optoelectronic information science and engineering from Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.
Huigai Guo received the B.S. degree in optoelectronic information science and engineering from Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Yu Zhang (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics education, the M.S. degree in biophysics from Northeast Normal University, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2003, 2006, and 2012, respectively. She is currently with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. She is the author or coauthor of m...Show More
Yu Zhang (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics education, the M.S. degree in biophysics from Northeast Normal University, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2003, 2006, and 2012, respectively. She is currently with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. She is the author or coauthor of m...View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Yangang Ning received the B.S. degree in measurement and control technology and instrument from the Hebei University of Technology, Hebei, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.
Yangang Ning received the B.S. degree in measurement and control technology and instrument from the Hebei University of Technology, Hebei, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Min Zhang received the B.S. degree in optical engineering from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2018, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.
Min Zhang received the B.S. degree in optical engineering from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2018, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Song Li received the Ph.D. degree in mechanical design and theory from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2014. She currently works with the School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Advanced Photonics Institute, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interests mainly include optical fiber sensing and applications.
Song Li received the Ph.D. degree in mechanical design and theory from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2014. She currently works with the School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Advanced Photonics Institute, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interests mainly include optical fiber sensing and applications.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Zhihai Liu received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2006. He is currently with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 papers published in various international journals. His research interests include fiber optic trapping and its applications.
Zhihai Liu received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2006. He is currently with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 papers published in various international journals. His research interests include fiber optic trapping and its applications.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Yaxun Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2015. He is currently working with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include waveguide theory and optical fiber trapping.
Yaxun Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2015. He is currently working with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include waveguide theory and optical fiber trapping.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Jianzhong Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2008. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include fiber optic sensors and fiber gratings interferometers.
Jianzhong Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2008. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include fiber optic sensors and fiber gratings interferometers.View more
Photonics Research Center, Guilin University of Electronics Technology, Guilin, China
Libo Yuan (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics from Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China, in 1984, the M.Eng. degree in communication and electronic system from the Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute, Harbin, in 1990, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Kowloon, Hong Kong, in 2003. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Opti...Show More
Libo Yuan (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics from Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China, in 1984, the M.Eng. degree in communication and electronic system from the Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute, Harbin, in 1990, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Kowloon, Hong Kong, in 2003. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Opti...View more
Contents Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Huigai Guo received the B.S. degree in optoelectronic information science and engineering from Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.
Huigai Guo received the B.S. degree in optoelectronic information science and engineering from Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Yu Zhang (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics education, the M.S. degree in biophysics from Northeast Normal University, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2003, 2006, and 2012, respectively. She is currently with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. She is the author or coauthor of more than 50 papers published in various international journals. Her research interests include fiber optic trapping and its applications.
Yu Zhang (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics education, the M.S. degree in biophysics from Northeast Normal University, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2003, 2006, and 2012, respectively. She is currently with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. She is the author or coauthor of more than 50 papers published in various international journals. Her research interests include fiber optic trapping and its applications.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Yangang Ning received the B.S. degree in measurement and control technology and instrument from the Hebei University of Technology, Hebei, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.
Yangang Ning received the B.S. degree in measurement and control technology and instrument from the Hebei University of Technology, Hebei, China, in 2020. She is currently pursuing the master’s degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Min Zhang received the B.S. degree in optical engineering from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2018, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.
Min Zhang received the B.S. degree in optical engineering from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2018, where she is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science. Her research interest includes optical fiber sensors.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Song Li received the Ph.D. degree in mechanical design and theory from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2014. She currently works with the School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Advanced Photonics Institute, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interests mainly include optical fiber sensing and applications.
Song Li received the Ph.D. degree in mechanical design and theory from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2014. She currently works with the School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Advanced Photonics Institute, Harbin Engineering University. Her research interests mainly include optical fiber sensing and applications.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Zhihai Liu received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2006. He is currently with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 papers published in various international journals. His research interests include fiber optic trapping and its applications.
Zhihai Liu received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2006. He is currently with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 papers published in various international journals. His research interests include fiber optic trapping and its applications.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Yaxun Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2015. He is currently working with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include waveguide theory and optical fiber trapping.
Yaxun Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2015. He is currently working with the Photonics Research Center, College of Science, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include waveguide theory and optical fiber trapping.View more
Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Jianzhong Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2008. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include fiber optic sensors and fiber gratings interferometers.
Jianzhong Zhang received the Ph.D. degree in photonics from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2008. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. His research interests include fiber optic sensors and fiber gratings interferometers.View more
Photonics Research Center, Guilin University of Electronics Technology, Guilin, China
Libo Yuan (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics from Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China, in 1984, the M.Eng. degree in communication and electronic system from the Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute, Harbin, in 1990, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Kowloon, Hong Kong, in 2003. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. He is the author or coauthor of more than two books, four book chapters, and 280 of his research papers. He is the holder of 25 patents. His research interests include microstructured fiber-based in fiber integrated optics, fiber optic devices and components, and fiber optic sensors and its applications.
Libo Yuan (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in physics from Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China, in 1984, the M.Eng. degree in communication and electronic system from the Harbin Shipbuilding Engineering Institute, Harbin, in 1990, and the Ph.D. degree in photonics from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Kowloon, Hong Kong, in 2003. He is currently a Professor with the Key Laboratory of In-Fiber Integrated Optics, Ministry Education of China, Harbin Engineering University. He is the author or coauthor of more than two books, four book chapters, and 280 of his research papers. He is the holder of 25 patents. His research interests include microstructured fiber-based in fiber integrated optics, fiber optic devices and components, and fiber optic sensors and its applications.View more
