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Graphene-biopolymer-based RFID tags: A performance comparison

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Author(s):
Roggero, Ursula F. S. ; Nista, Silvia V. G. ; Hern -Figueroa, Hugo E. ; Mei, Lucia H. I. ; Moshkalev, Stanislav A.
Total Authors: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS; v. 31, p. 9-pg., 2022-05-26.
Abstract

Flexible films fabricated using two different conductive pastes based on mixtures of graphene and biopolymers have been used to fabricate passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags consisting of a dipole antenna and a microchip on a paper substrate. The preparation of these composite materials, in addition to the design, manufacturing and characterization of the tags are presented. A comparison of the fabricated tags is carried out, focusing on the most relevant parameters for real applications: read range, dimensions and mechanical robustness. Read ranges from 7.2 m to 9.1 m were reached with conductivities from 1.01 x 104 S/m to 2.04 x 104 S/m, respectively. The results demonstrated that these low-cost materials can be used for mid-range applications, constituting a low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative unlike commercial metal-based tags. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/24517-8 - Photonics for next generation internet
Grantee:Hugo Enrique Hernández Figueroa
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants