Applications of MEMS and QCM in Smart Sensor Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Quartz Crystal Microbalances (QCM) have transformed the landscape of sensing technologies. Their unique properties, such as miniaturization, high sensitivity, and low power consumption, make them indispensable in the design of smart sensor systems. As industries strive for smarter, more efficient solutions to monitor environmental, industrial, and biomedical parameters, MEMS and QCM technologies are at the forefront of these innovations. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research, reviews, and technological advancements related to the application of MEMS and QCM in the context of smart sensor systems.

This Special Issue aims to gather pioneering research and reviews that highlight the advancements and applications of MEMS and QCM technologies in smart sensor systems and to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their findings and innovations in the integration of MEMS and QCM with current sensing technologies; Additionally, we hope this Special Issue to stimulate discussions on the challenges and future perspectives of MEMS and QCM applications in various fields.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We invite contributions on a variety of topics related to MEMS and QCM in the context of smart sensors; research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Novel MEMS designs for environmental sensing applications (e.g., air quality, water quality, etc.);
2. Research and progress on the basic theory of QCM;
3. Applications of QCM sensors in sensing and testing;
4. Application of piezoelectric sensors in precision measurement;
5. Integration of QCM technology in medical diagnostics and biosensing;
6. Smart MEMS-based devices for industrial automation and IoT applications;
7. MEMS devices based on two-dimensional (2D) materials;
8. MEMS-based wearable electronic system;
9. Development of MEMS devices for energy harvesting applications;
10. MEMS-based acoustic devices;
11. MEMS-based optoelectronic devices;
12. Advancements in MEMS sensors for health monitoring;
13. Hybrid systems combining MEMS and QCM for enhanced sensor capabilities;
14. Advances in materials and fabrication techniques for MEMS and QCM sensors;
15. Development of MEMS sensors for detecting physical phenomena (e.g., pressure, acceleration, temperature, humidity, and chemical substances, etc.);
16. The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing the capabilities of MEMS and QCM-based sensor systems;
17. Frequency signal transmission and synchronization;
18. Signal synchronization and processing;
19. Signal acquisition and analysis;
20. Sensor-related systems.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jianguo Hu
Dr. Jing Chen
Dr. Xiangshun Geng
Dr. Guangyang Gou
Dr. Qiao Chen
Guest Editors

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