A microdosimetric study at the cellular and intracellular level using a 3D realistic cell model

Laura Caramazza, Annalisa De Angelis, Zain Haider, Maxim Zhadobov, Franck Andre, Lluis M. Mir, Francesca Apollonio, Micaela Liberti

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Abstract

Radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF EMFs) are increasingly used in emerging telecommunication technologies such as wireless power transfer (WPT), 5G millimetre-wave (mm-Wave) technologies, with a public concern regarding their environmental safety. Microdosimetric investigations provide an insight into the local distribution of the electric field induced at the level of cellular and sub-cellular structures exposed to RF EMFs. The aim of this work is to provide a quantitative evaluation of the EMFs in cells, using a 3D microdosimetric model with a realistic shape of the cells and intracellular organelles (i.e. endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus). Results are presented in terms of local electric field distribution, local volumetric power loss density distribution and transmembrane potential induced on the cellular and sub-cellular membranes, with a focus on the comparison between EMFs exposure at 700 MHz, 3.7 GHz and 60 GHz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages626-629
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9782874870637
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 Apr 20226 Apr 2022

Publication series

Name2021 51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021

Conference

Conference51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period4/04/226/04/22

Keywords

  • 5G communications
  • Biological cells
  • Millimeter wave communications
  • Wireless power transmission
  • numerical models

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