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A Brief Review on Plasmonic Nanomaterials in No-Core Optical Fiber Sensor Applications

Baleana Intan Permata Sari, Hazri Bakhtiar, Abdul Waheed Aman, Nurul Hidayat

Abstract


The use of plasmonic nanomaterials in no-core fiber (NCF)-based optical sensor technology has grown rapidly due to their ability to increase the sensitivity and selectivity for various environmental sensing. The Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) phenomenon produced by metal nanoparticles, especially gold and silver nanoparticles, allows the resonance of the electric field around the nanoparticles. Therefore, the LSPR effect is highly responsive to changes in the surrounding media. The SMF–NCF–SMF is a commonly used optical fiber structure because it is simple, easy to fabricate, and capable of producing multimode interference that is sensitive to external changes. This review discusses the working principle of nanoplasmonic-based NCF sensors, the development of their applications, for example in detecting temperature, pH, glucose, and other parameters. The challenges and prospects for future research in the development of nanoplasmonic-based optical sensors are also articulated in this present review. By utilizing nanoplasmonics to improve the performance of optical sensors, this paper is expected as a reference for the development of more innovative and applicable optical fiber sensor technology in the future.

DOI: 10.17977/um024v9i12024p49-55


Keywords


No-Core Fiber; Plasmonic Effect; Optical Sensing; Nanomaterials

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