Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors: Current Designs and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Sciences and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 1137
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wireless and batteryfree SAW sensors including power meter, gyroscope, pressure, humidity and chemical sensors; acousto-optic (AO) holographic display; impedance-loaded SAW sensor; harsh environmental-applicable SAW sensors; SAW biosensors
Interests: surface acoustic wave signal processing; sensor technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The special issue "Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors: Current Designs and Applications" aims to showcase the latest advancements and innovations in the field of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) sensors. SAW sensors are renowned for their high sensitivity, robustness, and versatility across a wide range of applications, from environmental monitoring and healthcare to industrial automation and telecommunications. This issue will explore the cutting-edge designs, fabrication techniques, and material innovations that are driving the evolution of SAW sensors, enabling them to meet the growing demands of modern technology.
Key topics include novel materials for enhancing SAW sensor performance, such as piezoelectric substrates and advanced thin-film coatings, as well as new design architectures that improve selectivity, sensitivity, and stability. The issue will also cover the integration of SAW sensors with sensor interface electronics, wireless communication systems, the development of multi-sensor arrays, and the application of machine learning techniques to interpret sensor data.
Contributions will be sought that highlight the diverse applications of SAW sensors, including their use in gas and chemical sensing, biosensing, pressure and temperature monitoring, and other areas where real-time, accurate, and reliable sensing is crucial. By bringing together research from across these domains, this special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in SAW sensor technology, offering insights into future trends and potential breakthroughs that could further expand their applicability and impact in various fields.
Prof. Dr. Keekeun Lee
Prof. Dr. Wen Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- SAW
- sensors
- piezo-electric substrate
- thin film coating
- low-dimensional configuration
- SAW design architecture
- mass loading
- acoustoelectric
- interface electronics
- communication systems
- machine learning
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