MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber
The concept of achieving perfect absorption of electromagnetic (EM) waves has engendered substantial interest in diverse applications, encompassing photoelectric conversions, infrared imaging, energy harvesting, and photovoltaics. Conventionally, absorber materials of choice have revolved around the...
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| author | Muhammad Qasim Mehmood Aqib Raza Shah Muhammad Ashar Naveed Nasir Mahmood Muhammad Zubair Yehia Massoud |
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| description | The concept of achieving perfect absorption of electromagnetic (EM) waves has engendered substantial interest in diverse applications, encompassing photoelectric conversions, infrared imaging, energy harvesting, and photovoltaics. Conventionally, absorber materials of choice have revolved around the utilization of refractory metals. However, this article proposes a pioneering proposition that uses quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) material i.e., MXene, and uses ceramics material aluminum nitride (AlN) to forge a polarization-insensitive broadband absorber. This ultra-broadband meta-absorber showcases an expanse of absorbance across a comprehensive spectral range, spanning from the ultraviolet (UV) to Near-infrared (NIR) regions, specifically extending from 200 nm to 2000 nm. To previse the angular stability of the meta-absorber, the absorptivity was examined under oblique incidence in both transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM) polarizations exhibiting the robustness of broadband absorber. MXene shows exceptional mechanical flexibility, facilitating seamless integration into flexible electronics. Their large specific surface area holds significant promise for high-performance energy storage in applications including energy harvesting, photovoltaics, solar cells, and sensors. These unique characteristics position them at the forefront of material science, driving advancements in next-generation technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7bb665f1f76748ce891da2074ca0e5dd2023-11-24T00:01:52ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362023-01-011113028713029510.1109/ACCESS.2023.333353310319465MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-AbsorberMuhammad Qasim Mehmood0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2793-2137Aqib Raza Shah1Muhammad Ashar Naveed2Nasir Mahmood3Muhammad Zubair4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6664-5483Yehia Massoud5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6701-0639Department of Electrical Engineering, MicroNano Laboratory, Information Technology University (ITU) of the Punjab, Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Electrical Engineering, MicroNano Laboratory, Information Technology University (ITU) of the Punjab, Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USAInnovative Technologies Laboratories (ITL), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi ArabiaInnovative Technologies Laboratories (ITL), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi ArabiaInnovative Technologies Laboratories (ITL), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi ArabiaThe concept of achieving perfect absorption of electromagnetic (EM) waves has engendered substantial interest in diverse applications, encompassing photoelectric conversions, infrared imaging, energy harvesting, and photovoltaics. Conventionally, absorber materials of choice have revolved around the utilization of refractory metals. However, this article proposes a pioneering proposition that uses quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) material i.e., MXene, and uses ceramics material aluminum nitride (AlN) to forge a polarization-insensitive broadband absorber. This ultra-broadband meta-absorber showcases an expanse of absorbance across a comprehensive spectral range, spanning from the ultraviolet (UV) to Near-infrared (NIR) regions, specifically extending from 200 nm to 2000 nm. To previse the angular stability of the meta-absorber, the absorptivity was examined under oblique incidence in both transverse electric (TE) and transverse magnetic (TM) polarizations exhibiting the robustness of broadband absorber. MXene shows exceptional mechanical flexibility, facilitating seamless integration into flexible electronics. Their large specific surface area holds significant promise for high-performance energy storage in applications including energy harvesting, photovoltaics, solar cells, and sensors. These unique characteristics position them at the forefront of material science, driving advancements in next-generation technologies.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10319465/Broadband absorptionMXenepolarization insensitivemeta-absorbersUV to near-IR regime |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Qasim Mehmood Aqib Raza Shah Muhammad Ashar Naveed Nasir Mahmood Muhammad Zubair Yehia Massoud MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber IEEE Access Broadband absorption MXene polarization insensitive meta-absorbers UV to near-IR regime |
| title | MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber |
| title_full | MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber |
| title_fullStr | MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber |
| title_full_unstemmed | MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber |
| title_short | MXene-Based Polarization-Insensitive UV-VIS-NIR Meta-Absorber |
| title_sort | mxene based polarization insensitive uv vis nir meta absorber |
| topic | Broadband absorption MXene polarization insensitive meta-absorbers UV to near-IR regime |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10319465/ |
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