Multi-Resonant Metamaterial Absorber for Electromagnetic Absorption in S-, C-, X-, and Ku- Bands
Iftikhar Ud Din, Daud Khan, Sarosh Ahmad, Tayeb A. Denidni · MDPI AG · 2026
This study presents a multi-resonant metamaterial absorber achieving over 97% electromagnetic absorption across several microwave frequency bands.
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Key findings
- Achieves over 97% absorption across multiple microwave frequency bands.
- Demonstrates six distinct absorption peaks at specified GHz frequencies.
- Maintains stable performance for different polarization angles and wave incidences.
- Prototype fabrication shows close agreement with simulated results.
- Compact geometry and low fabrication cost enhance scalability.
What's new
The introduction of a compact multi-resonant absorber that operates efficiently across several microwave frequency bands is a significant advancement.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on long-term stability or environmental effects on performance.
Commercial context
The low fabrication cost and scalability suggest potential for commercial applications, though further validation may be needed.
Publication
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Publication date
- May 14, 2026
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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