Design and simulation of multichannel QCM devices

Zainuddin, Ahmad Anwar and Mohd Razib, Mohd Asyraf and Ayob, Amirul Taufiqurahman and Mohd Sukri, Nurain Sufi Sabreena and Md Ralib, Aliza Aini (2026) Design and simulation of multichannel QCM devices. Jurnal Teknologi, 88 (2). pp. 45-55. E-ISSN 2180-3722

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Abstract

QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) is a widely used biosensor in multiple industries and fields including medical, food safety and environmental health. However, its advances are predominantly focused on utilizing single channel on a QCM substrate. This limits the active area on QCM limited to the single channel and wastes the potential of the surface area of the substrate. The data received from a single channel QCM also lacks certainty where there is no other sensor that can verify or do cross-checking on its data real-time. The existing quartz thickness of 168μm does produce a high resonance frequency, however the QCM device is prone to break because of its extremely thin substrate, making it hard to handle. The aim of this study is to investigate, design and simulate the most significant parameters that contribute to the performance of multichannel QCM devices. The study examines the suitable quartz thickness and electrode sensor radius for single channel QCM, then proceeds to vary the c2c distance for multichannel QCM design. The study found that 1.5mm is the optimal radius of electrode sensor for quartz thickness of 168μm single channel QCM with a resonance frequency of 6.17MHz. 4mm is the optimal c2c distance for 2-channel, 3-channel and 4-channel QCM. Future improvements on the multichannel QCM device should include introducing a sensing layer to detect certain compounds and using multiple channels on a single substrate to detect multiple compounds simultaneously

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Multichannel Quartz Crystal Microbalance, Resonance Frequency, Interference Frequency, c2c distance and COMSOL Multiphysics
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Computer Science
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Asyraf Mohd Razib
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2026 10:37
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2026 10:37
Queue Number:	2026-03-Q2448
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127792

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