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3-D/4-D-Printed Reconfigurable Metasurfaces for Controlling Electromagnetic Waves


Abstract:

A comprehensive review of 3-D/4-D-printed reconfigurable metasurfaces (RMSs) is presented in this article. A metasurface (MS) demonstrates exceptional abilities for elect...Show More

Abstract:

A comprehensive review of 3-D/4-D-printed reconfigurable metasurfaces (RMSs) is presented in this article. A metasurface (MS) demonstrates exceptional abilities for electromagnetic (EM) wave molding beyond that offered by conventional planar interfaces, and RMS provides MS with more diverse EM wave-control capabilities. RMSs are categorized by the type of external stimulus used for reconfiguration, such as electrical RMS, fluidic RMS, mechanical RMS, and thermal RMS. To implement these RMSs, it is important to understand the design and fabrication requirements as well as the EM characteristic of each RMS, including its advantages and disadvantages. In particular, except for electrical RMS, RMSs require complex 3-D structures or special materials that are difficult to implement with conventional subtractive manufacturing methods such as printed-circuit-board manufacturing. Recently, advanced 3-D/4-D printing technology has achieved high fabrication freedom and meets the design and fabrication requirements of each type of RMS. In this article, we introduce representative RMSs with the development of 3-D/4-D printing technology and materials. Furthermore, current issues of RMSs based on 3-D/4-D printing technology and future directions are described.
Published in: Proceedings of the IEEE ( Volume: 112, Issue: 8, August 2024)
Page(s): 1000 - 1032
Date of Publication: 02 May 2024

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