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Novel Passive Rfid Temperature Sensors Using Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Yousuf Shafiq Mar 2020

Novel Passive Rfid Temperature Sensors Using Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Yousuf Shafiq

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When transporting perishable foods in the Cold Supply Chain (CSC), it is essential that they are maintained in a controlled temperature environment (typically from -1° to 10°C) to minimize spoilage. Fresh-food products, such as, meats, fruits, and vegetables, experience discoloration and loss of nutrients when exposed to high-temperatures. Also, medicines, such as, insulin and vaccines, can lose potency if they are not maintained at the appropriate temperatures. Consequently, the CSC is critical to the growth of global trade and to the worldwide availability of food and health supplies; especially, when considering that the retail food market consists mostly (approximately 65%) …