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Broadband multilayer metasurface absorbers with MXene resonators and topology optimized substrates

Applied Physics 2026-03-03 v1

Abstract

We present the synthesis of broadband multilayer metamaterial absorbers (MMA) based on MXenes, which are novel two-dimensional conductive materials with higher ohmic losses than copper. MXene resonator of different conductivity can be implemented at each layer or across the same layer, offering increased design flexibility. We examine the possibility of utilizing topology-optimized stereolithography (SLA) 3D-printed substrates as a complementary means for enhancing absorption. Combining MXenes with topology optimized 3D-printable structures paves the way for realizing MMAs of enhanced absorption.

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@article{arxiv.2603.00657,
  title  = {Broadband multilayer metasurface absorbers with MXene resonators and topology optimized substrates},
  author = {Maria Thaleia Passia and Yilin Zhao and Haozhe Wang and Steven A. Cummer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.00657},
  year   = {2026}
}

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4 pages, 2 figures, conference