Nature's Wisdom for Bio-Inspired Printed Monopole Antennas

J. Btia; Md. Kolba; Barek F. Fatem; Md. Abbas

doi:10.31838/NJAP/04.02.03

Authors

J. Btia Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University & Arab Academy for Science and Technology Cairo, Egypt
Md. Kolba Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University & Arab Academy for Science and Technology Cairo, Egypt
Barek F. Fatem Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University & Arab Academy for Science and Technology Cairo, Egypt
Md. Abbas Faculty of Engineering Ain Shams University & Arab Academy for Science and Technology Cairo, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31838/NJAP/04.02.03

Keywords:

Bowtie antenna, Log-periodic dipole array, Cubical quad antenna, Balun, Ground plane

Abstract

Nature has long served as a source of inspiration for human innovation. Bio-inspired design, which draws inspiration from biological systems and processes, has led to breakthroughs in various fields, including engineering and technology. In the realm of antenna design, bio-inspired approaches have sparked interest in creating efficient, lightweight, and versatile antennas. This comprehensive review explores the principles, design methodologies, fabrication techniques, applications, and future directions of bio-inspired printed monopole antennas, highlighting their potential to revolutionize wireless communication systems and beyond.