Different metamaterials and electromagnetic metal/dielectric structures are simulated with the aim to improve the characteristic of a low-cost mini-invasive needle applicator designed for hyperthermia therapy of cancer. Preliminary investigations, following different approaches, have been focused to increase the device feasibility and patient wellness. In particular, the starting applicator is a needle hosting a coaxial antenna operating at frequency 𝒇=𝟐.𝟒𝟓 𝑮𝑯𝒛 in the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency band. The constructed and characterized 16G prototype, allowing promising performance, could be further enhanced by considering suitable metamaterial layers covering the radiating slot made of Teflon.
Design of Metamaterials for the Refinement of Mini-invasive Microwave Needle Applicator / Portosi, V.; Loconsole, A. M.; Valori, M.; Marrocco, V.; Fassi, I.; Bonelli, F.; Pascazio, G.; Lampignano, V.; Fasano, A.; Prudenzano, F.. - (2022), pp. 1-1. (Intervento presentato al convegno ICEmB 2022 tenutosi a Cagliari, Italy nel 8 - 10 June 2022).
Design of Metamaterials for the Refinement of Mini-invasive Microwave Needle Applicator
V. PORTOSIMembro del Collaboration Group
;A. M. LOCONSOLEMembro del Collaboration Group
;M. VALORIMembro del Collaboration Group
;V. MARROCCOMembro del Collaboration Group
;F. BONELLIMembro del Collaboration Group
;G. PASCAZIOMembro del Collaboration Group
;F. PRUDENZANOMembro del Collaboration Group
2022-01-01
Abstract
Different metamaterials and electromagnetic metal/dielectric structures are simulated with the aim to improve the characteristic of a low-cost mini-invasive needle applicator designed for hyperthermia therapy of cancer. Preliminary investigations, following different approaches, have been focused to increase the device feasibility and patient wellness. In particular, the starting applicator is a needle hosting a coaxial antenna operating at frequency 𝒇=𝟐.𝟒𝟓 𝑮𝑯𝒛 in the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency band. The constructed and characterized 16G prototype, allowing promising performance, could be further enhanced by considering suitable metamaterial layers covering the radiating slot made of Teflon.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
