O artigo “Microwave Glucose Sensing Using Double Circular Split Ring Resonators for Improved Sensitivity: The Role of Artificial Blood Plasma and Deionized Water”, de autoria de Mateus Isaac de Oliveira Souza, Júlio César Alarcon, Natália M Santos, Laudemir C Varanda, Vinicius M Pepino e Ben-Hur Viana Borges, foi destaque no IEEE Sensors esta semana.
Na pesquisa, a glicose é medida em plasma sanguíneo artificial por meio de frequências de micro-ondas.

Published in : IEEE Sensors Journal (Volume: 25, Issue: 3, February 2025)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2024.3516571
Summary Contributed by : Borges Ben-hur (Author)
Accurate and affordable glucose monitoring is vital for managing diabetes, affecting millions worldwide. This research presents a compact, passive 2.48 GHz microwave sensor for enhanced glucose monitoring. The sensor’s accuracy is significantly boosted by replacing deionized water with artificial blood plasma, achieving a 0-400 mg/dL range with 25 mg/dL resolution. Low cost and license-free operation make this novel sensor promising for comfortable, accurate, and accessible next-generation wearable health devices.