Strain Sensor Based on Embedded Fiber Bragg Grating in Thermoplastic Polyurethane Using the 3D Printing Technology for Improved Sensitivity

Harith AHMAD; Mohamad Ashraff ALIAS; Mohammad Faizal ISMAIL; Nor Najwa ISMAIL; Muhammad Khairol Annuar ZAINI; Kok Sing LIM; Gilberto BRAMBILLA; Kenneth T. V. GRATTAN; B. M. Azizur RAHMAN

doi:10.1007/s13320-021-0646-1

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