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AuthorAlassi, Abdulrahman
AuthorBenammar, Mohieddine
AuthorBrett, Dan
Available date2020-08-20T08:06:22Z
Publication Date2017
Publication NameSensors (Switzerland)
ResourceScopus
ISSN14248220
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s17122799
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/15716
AbstractQuartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) sensors are actively being implemented in various fields due to their compatibility with different operating conditions in gaseous/liquid mediums for a wide range of measurements. This trend has been matched by the parallel advancement in tailored electronic interfacing systems for QCM sensors. That is, selecting the appropriate electronic circuit is vital for accurate sensor measurements. Many techniques were developed over time to cover the expanding measurement requirements (e.g., accommodating highly-damping environments). This paper presents a comprehensive review of the various existing QCM electronic interfacing systems. Namely, impedance-based analysis, oscillators (conventional and lock-in based techniques), exponential decay methods and the emerging phase-mass based characterization. The aforementioned methods are discussed in detail and qualitatively compared in terms of their performance for various applications. In addition, some theoretical improvements and recommendations are introduced for adequate systems implementation. Finally, specific design considerations of high-temperature microbalance systems (e.g., GaPO4 crystals (GCM) and Langasite crystals (LCM)) are introduced, while assessing their overall system performance, stability and quality compared to conventional low-temperature applications. 2017 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
SponsorAcknowledgments: This publication was made possible by the National Priority Research Program (NPRP) award [NPRP9-313-2-135] from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF); a member of the Qatar Foundation. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of QNRF.
Languageen
PublisherMDPI AG
SubjectBVD model
Contactless QCM
High-temperature microbalance
Impedance analyzers
Phase-Locked-Loop
Phase-Mass QCM
QCM oscillators
QCM-D
Quartz crystal microbalance
TitleQuartz crystal microbalance electronic interfacing systems: A review
TypeArticle Review
Issue Number12
Volume Number17
dc.accessType Open Access


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