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Vaverka F, Smetana M, Gombarska D, Psenakova Z. Investigation of Microwave Electromagnetic Fields in Open and Shielded Areas and Their Possible Effects on Biological Structure. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:2351. [PMID: 36850949 PMCID: PMC9961501 DOI: 10.3390/s23042351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The article's subject is the investigation of electromagnetic fields (EMF) of the microwave frequency band in a typical human living environment, especially in shielded areas. The point of view of electromagnetic field presence in the environment with the rapid increase in the level of the electromagnetic background is currently an essential point concerning population protection against the potential adverse effects of such EMFs. The authors focus on actual measurements, especially in shielded spaces frequently used in everyday life, such as elevator cabins and cars. The goal is a quantitative evaluation of the distribution of specific vector quantities of the EM field and a comparison with the currently valid hygiene standards. Measured values in shielded spaces show elevated levels in contrast to the open space. However, the values do not exceed limits set by considering the thermal effect on living tissues.
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Peng T, Wang S, Xu Z, Tang T, Zhao Y. Multifunctional MXene/Aramid Nanofiber Composite Films for Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Repeatable Early Fire Detection. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:29161-29170. [PMID: 36033682 PMCID: PMC9404508 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Rapid development of highly integrated electronic and telecommunication devices has led to urgent demands for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials that incorporate flame retardancy, and more desirably the early fire detection ability, due to the potential fire hazards caused by heat propagation and thermal failure of the devices during operation. Here, multifunctional flexible films having the main dual functions of high EMI shielding performance and repeatable fire detection ability are fabricated by vacuum filtration of the mixture of MXene and aramid nanofiber (ANF) suspensions. ANFs serve to reinforce MXene films via the formation of hydrogen bonding between the carbonyl groups of ANFs and the hydroxyl groups of MXene. When the ANF content is 20 wt %, the tensile strength of the film is increased from 24.6 MPa for a pure MXene film to 79.5 MPa, and such a composite film (9 μm thickness) exhibits a high EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) value of ∼40 dB and a specific SE (SSE) value of 4361.1 dB/mm. Upon fire exposure, the composite films can trigger the fire detection system within 10 s owing to the thermoelectric property of MXene. The self-extinguishing feature of ANFs ensures the structural integrity of the films during burning, thus allowing for continuous alarm signals. Moreover, the films also exhibit excellent Joule heating and photothermal conversion performances with rapid response and sufficient heating reliability.
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- Tianshu Peng
- College
of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow
University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College
of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow
University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- China-Australia
Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- College
of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow
University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College
of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow
University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Atanasov NT, Atanasova GL, Angelova B, Paunov M, Gurmanova M, Kouzmanova M. Wearable Antennas for Sensor Networks and IoT Applications: Evaluation of SAR and Biological Effects. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:5139. [PMID: 35890818 PMCID: PMC9315969 DOI: 10.3390/s22145139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In recent years, there has been a rapid development in the wearable industry. The growing number of wearables has led to the demand for new lightweight, flexible wearable antennas. In order to be applicable in IoT wearable devices, the antennas must meet certain electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and safety requirements (e.g., specific absorption rate (SAR) below worldwide limits). However, the assessment of SAR does not provide information on the mechanisms of interaction between low-intensity electromagnetic fields emitted by wearable antennas and the human body. In this paper, we presented a detailed investigation of the SAR induced in erythrocyte suspensions from a fully textile wearable antenna at realistic (net input power 6.3 mW) and conservative (net input power 450 mW) conditions at 2.41 GHz, as well as results from in vitro experiments on the stability of human erythrocyte membranes at both exposure conditions. The detailed investigation showed that the 1 g average SARs were 0.5758 W/kg and 41.13 W/kg, respectively. Results from the in vitro experiments demonstrated that the short-term (20 min) irradiation of erythrocyte membranes in the reactive near-field of the wearable antenna at 6.3 mW input power had a stabilizing effect. Long-term exposure (120 min) had a destabilizing effect on the erythrocyte membrane.
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- Nikolay Todorov Atanasov
- Department of Communication and Computer Engineering, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Communication and Computer Engineering, South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria;
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiobiology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (B.A.); (M.P.); (M.G.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiobiology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (B.A.); (M.P.); (M.G.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiobiology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (B.A.); (M.P.); (M.G.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Biophysics and Radiobiology, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (B.A.); (M.P.); (M.G.); (M.K.)
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Fanti G, Spinazzè A, Borghi F, Rovelli S, Campagnolo D, Keller M, Borghi A, Cattaneo A, Cauda E, Cavallo DM. Evolution and Applications of Recent Sensing Technology for Occupational Risk Assessment: A Rapid Review of the Literature. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:s22134841. [PMID: 35808337 PMCID: PMC9269318 DOI: 10.3390/s22134841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Over the last decade, technological advancements have been made available and applied in a wide range of applications in several work fields, ranging from personal to industrial enforcements. One of the emerging issues concerns occupational safety and health in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and, in more detail, it deals with how industrial hygienists could improve the risk-assessment process. A possible way to achieve these aims is the adoption of new exposure-monitoring tools. In this study, a systematic review of the up-to-date scientific literature has been performed to identify and discuss the most-used sensors that could be useful for occupational risk assessment, with the intent of highlighting their pros and cons. A total of 40 papers have been included in this manuscript. The results show that sensors able to investigate airborne pollutants (i.e., gaseous pollutants and particulate matter), environmental conditions, physical agents, and workers' postures could be usefully adopted in the risk-assessment process, since they could report significant data without significantly interfering with the job activities of the investigated subjects. To date, there are only few "next-generation" monitors and sensors (NGMSs) that could be effectively used on the workplace to preserve human health. Due to this fact, the development and the validation of new NGMSs will be crucial in the upcoming years, to adopt these technologies in occupational-risk assessment.
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- Giacomo Fanti
- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-031-2386645
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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- Center for Direct Reading and Sensor Technologies, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, USA;
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, USA
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- Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, 22100 Como, Italy; (A.S.); (F.B.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (M.K.); (A.B.); (A.C.); (D.M.C.)
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Zradziński P, Karpowicz J, Gryz K, Owczarek G, Ramos V. Modelling and Evaluation of the Absorption of the 866 MHz Electromagnetic Field in Humans Exposed near to Fixed I-RFID Readers Used in Medical RTLS or to Monitor PPE. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:4251. [PMID: 34205808 PMCID: PMC8233764 DOI: 10.3390/s21124251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to model and evaluate the Specific Energy Absorption Rate (SAR) values in humans in proximity to fixed multi-antenna I-RFID readers of passive tags under various scenarios mimicking exposure when they are incorporated in Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), or used to monitor Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The sources of the electromagnetic field (EMF) in the modelled readers were rectangular microstrip antennas at a resonance frequency in free space of 866 MHz from the ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID frequency range of 865-868 MHz. The obtained results of numerical modelling showed that the SAR values in the body 5 cm away from the UHF RFID readers need consideration with respect to exposure limits set by international guidelines to prevent adverse thermal effects of exposure to EMF: when the effective radiated power exceeds 5.5 W with respect to the general public/unrestricted environments exposure limits, and with respect to occupational/restricted environments exposure limits, when the effective radiated power exceeds 27.5 W.
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- Patryk Zradziński
- Laboratory of Electromagnetic Hazards, Central Institute for Labour Protection–National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland; (J.K.); (K.G.)
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- Laboratory of Electromagnetic Hazards, Central Institute for Labour Protection–National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland; (J.K.); (K.G.)
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- Laboratory of Electromagnetic Hazards, Central Institute for Labour Protection–National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland; (J.K.); (K.G.)
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- Eye and Face Protection Laboratory, Central Institute for Labour Protection–National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland;
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- Telemedicine and e-Health Research Unit, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Avda. Monforte de Lemos, 5, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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Assessment of Possible Health Risks Potential of Electromagnetic Fields from High Voltage Power Transmission Lines in Akure, Nigeria. JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE & PROCESS ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.33736/jaspe.3033.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The primary objective of this paper is to assess and predict the health risk potential of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) emitted from high voltage power transmission lines (HVPTLs) in Akure metropolis, Nigeria. The assessment was conducted using BENETECH GM3120 Electromagnetic Radiation Tester to measure both the electric field strength and magnetic flux density emitted from 33 kV, 132 kV, 132/330 kV and 330 kV power transmission lines within the metropolis. The data collected were analysed and compared with limiting tolerable values by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines for both occupational and the general public. The comparative result shows that the maximum measured electric field strength and magnetic flux density in this study are lower than 40% of the limiting tolerable values in ICNIRP guidelines. Thus, the result of this study has shown clearly that the emitted ELF-EMFs from HVPTLs is not strong enough to cause any adverse effect health on human. In addition, analysis of the measured data also shows that the emitted ELF-EMFs from the HVPTLs vanish completely at about 60 m radius from the transmission lines, which implies that 60 m radius from transmission lines is an ideal experimental shortest possible distance residential building and people should be from HVPTLs in order to reduce the exposure level of people to EMFs radiations from HVPTLs.
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