Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption
This study addresses the challenges of high-power consumption and complexity in conventional infrared (IR) gas sensors by integrating metamaterials and gold coatings into IR radiation sources to reduce radiation loss. In addition, emitter design optimization and material selection were employed to m...
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| description | This study addresses the challenges of high-power consumption and complexity in conventional infrared (IR) gas sensors by integrating metamaterials and gold coatings into IR radiation sources to reduce radiation loss. In addition, emitter design optimization and material selection were employed to minimize conduction loss. Our metasurface exhibited superior performance, achieving a narrower full width at half maximum at 4197 and 3950 nm, resulting in more confined emission spectral ranges. This focused emission reduced energy waste at unnecessary wavelengths, improving efficiency compared to traditional blackbody emitters. At 300 °C, the device consumed only 6.8 mW, while maintaining temperature uniformity and a fast response time. This enhancement is promising for the operation of such sensors in IoT networks with ultra-low power consumption and at suitably low costs for widespread demands in high-technology farming. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2ccfbc727b2a4ae1b95e355d8a39bde02025-08-20T02:21:53ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322025-06-0112658310.3390/photonics12060583Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power ConsumptionBui Xuan Khuyen0Pham Duy Tan1Bui Son Tung2Nguyen Phon Hai3Pham Dinh Tuan4Do Xuan Phong5Do Khanh Tung6Nguyen Hai Anh7Ho Truong Giang8Nguyen Phuc Vinh9Nguyen Thanh Tung10Vu Dinh Lam11Liangyao Chen12YoungPak Lee13Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Electronics and Telecommunication, VNU University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET), 144 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam National Space Center, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamInstitute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamInstitute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Engineering Physics, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, 1 Dai Co Viet, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, VietnamDepartment of Optical Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaDepartment of Optical Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, ChinaThis study addresses the challenges of high-power consumption and complexity in conventional infrared (IR) gas sensors by integrating metamaterials and gold coatings into IR radiation sources to reduce radiation loss. In addition, emitter design optimization and material selection were employed to minimize conduction loss. Our metasurface exhibited superior performance, achieving a narrower full width at half maximum at 4197 and 3950 nm, resulting in more confined emission spectral ranges. This focused emission reduced energy waste at unnecessary wavelengths, improving efficiency compared to traditional blackbody emitters. At 300 °C, the device consumed only 6.8 mW, while maintaining temperature uniformity and a fast response time. This enhancement is promising for the operation of such sensors in IoT networks with ultra-low power consumption and at suitably low costs for widespread demands in high-technology farming.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/6/583metamaterialperfect absorberIR radiation sourceslow power consumption |
| spellingShingle | Bui Xuan Khuyen Pham Duy Tan Bui Son Tung Nguyen Phon Hai Pham Dinh Tuan Do Xuan Phong Do Khanh Tung Nguyen Hai Anh Ho Truong Giang Nguyen Phuc Vinh Nguyen Thanh Tung Vu Dinh Lam Liangyao Chen YoungPak Lee Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption Photonics metamaterial perfect absorber IR radiation sources low power consumption |
| title | Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption |
| title_full | Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption |
| title_fullStr | Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption |
| title_full_unstemmed | Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption |
| title_short | Numerical Optimization of Metamaterial-Enhanced Infrared Emitters for Ultra-Low Power Consumption |
| title_sort | numerical optimization of metamaterial enhanced infrared emitters for ultra low power consumption |
| topic | metamaterial perfect absorber IR radiation sources low power consumption |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/6/583 |
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