Brand L, Scherer M, Lotter S, tom Dieck T, Schäfer M, Burkovski A, Sticht H, Castiglione K, Schober R (2023)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2023
Pages Range: 1-7
Although visionary applications of molecular communication (MC), such as long-term continuous health monitoring by cooperative in-body nanomachines, have been proposed, MC is still in its infancy when it comes to practical implementation. In particular, long-term experiments and applications face issues such as depletion of signaling molecules (SMs) at the transmitter (TX) and inter-symbol interference (ISI) at the receiver (RX). To overcome these practical challenges, a new class of SMs with switchable states seems to be promising for future MC applications. In this work, we provide an overview of existing switchable SMs, and classify them according to their properties. Furthermore, we highlight how switchable SMs can be utilized as information carriers for media modulation. In addition, we present theoretical and experimental results for an end-toend MC system employing the green fluorescent protein variant "Dreiklang" (GFPD) as switchable SM. Our experimental results show, for the first time, successful information transmission in a closed-loop pipe system using media modulation. Finally, we discuss media modulation specific challenges and opportunities.
APA:
Brand, L., Scherer, M., Lotter, S., tom Dieck, T., Schäfer, M., Burkovski, A.,... Schober, R. (2023). Switchable Signaling Molecules for Media Modulation: Fundamentals, Applications, and Research Directions. IEEE Communications Magazine, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.021.2300096
MLA:
Brand, Lukas, et al. "Switchable Signaling Molecules for Media Modulation: Fundamentals, Applications, and Research Directions." IEEE Communications Magazine (2023): 1-7.
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