Projects:2020s2-7111 3D printed recycled plastic antennas

Nowadays, the demand for reliable WiFi networks is very apparent and is in a constant growth. Thus, in order to provide high-quality and cheap WiFi networks to consumers, the need for inexpensive and high performance antennas is critical to meet the high demand. In this project, 3D printed antennas which are made of recycable plastic will be investigated. Tests will be conducted to verify that these antenna meet the required performance criteria.

Introduction

This project aims to make use of recyclable plastic as a filament to 3D print antennas for WiFi networks. This will not just make use of the common household waste and reduce pollution, but also lead to a mass cheap production of antennas through the usage of 3D printing. These high performance antennas will be designed through CST Studio Suite 2019 which will then be 3D printed and tested in the anechoic chamber to make sure that they meet the specifications for WiFi networks.

Project team

Project students

• Sultan Ahmed Saleh Al-Hammadi

Supervisors

• Prof. Christophe Fumeaux
• Dr. Shengjian Jammy Chen
• Mr. David de Haaij (Black Art Technologies)

Objectives

• 3D printable antenna structure
• Made of recyclable plastic and least amount of metal
• Operates at 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5-5.8 GHz with gain higher than 8 dBi
• Maximum dimension of 300 mm
• Sidelobe levels need to be below -10 dB

References

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