3D Printed UV-sensing Optical Fiber Probes: Manufacturing, Properties, and Performance

Overview

Journal Sci Rep

Specialty Science

Date 2024 Aug 16

PMID 39152177

Authors

Dileep Chekkaramkodi

Israr Ahmed

Liya Jacob

Haider Butt

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Abstract

UV sensing 3D printed optical fiber hydrogels provide a flexible and precise method of remotely of detecting exposure to UV radiations. The optical fibers were created using digital light processing 3D printing technique with hydrogel composites, including micro-sized photochromic dyes (pink, blue and their combination). When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, these dyes exhibited specific absorption characteristics, resulting in significant decreases in both reflection and transmittance mode spectra at 560 nm, 620 nm, and 590 nm. Optical fibers of lengths 1, 2, and 3 cm were manufactured in two orientations: vertical and horizontal. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction were utilized to characterize the printed fiber probes. The optical performance of the fibers was tested using customized measurement setups. The reflection and transmission of the printed fibers reduced as the length increased due to optical losses. Reflection and transmisson loss of 20-40% can be observed when the length is increased from 1 to 3 cm. The maximum loss in reflection is observed for pink fiber in the presence of UV irradiation. Also, the type of powder used impacted the response and retraction time, whereas the mixed fiber showed the highest response time of 12-20 s under various conditions. The pink dye added fiber probes shows quick response to UV radiation. An increase in the response time is observed with increasing fiber length. The impact of printing orientation on the transmission and reflectance mode operations of optical fibers was assessed. In addition, the stability of the fiber probes are assesed using a green laser having wavelength 532 nm. This work comprehensively examines the optical properties, manufacturing procedures, and sensing capacities of UV-sensitive photochromic optical fiber sensors.

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