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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Metasurface-Loaded Biodegradable Mobile Phone Back Cover for Enhanced Radiation Performance.

Juin Acharjee, Jawad Ali, Muhammad Uzair, Thipamas Phakaew, Prayoot Akkaraekthalin, Yaowaret Maiket, Rungsima Yeetsorn, Suramate Chalermwisutkul

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8 authors.

Juin AcharjeeHigh Frequency Systems Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.
Jawad AliHigh Frequency Systems Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-3121-8910
Muhammad UzairHigh Frequency Systems Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0002-6705-1606
Thipamas PhakaewHigh Frequency Systems Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.
Prayoot AkkaraekthalinFaculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.
Yaowaret MaiketChemical Process Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Rayong 21120, Thailand.
Rungsima YeetsornMaterials and Production Engineering Program, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-8029-0305
Suramate ChalermwisutkulHigh Frequency Systems Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-7600-2518

Funding

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and National Science & Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) B.025/2563National Science, Research & Innovation (NSRF) and King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok KMUTNB-FF-68-A-03
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Abstract

This article introduces a novel biodegradable metasurface-loaded mobile phone back cover designed to reduce electromagnetic exposure and enhance antenna performance. The cover operates across the low GHz band (2-8 GHz) and the millimeter-wave band (22-25.6 GHz), utilizing polylactic acid as an eco-friendly substrate. Integrated with a six-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system, the cover achieves port isolation above 20 dB in both bands. Specific absorption rate (SAR) analysis, performed using a human head model, shows significant reductions in electromagnetic exposure-61.1% in the low GHz band (from 1.06 W/kg to 0.412 W/kg) and 55% in the millimeter wave band (from 2.061 W/kg to 0.917 W/kg). Additionally, the metasurface cover enhances antenna gain and increases impedance bandwidth by 20% in the low GHz band and 8.3% in the millimeter-wave band. A comparative study highlights superior SAR reduction and bandwidth improvement of a metasurface on a biodegradable substrate over one on a silicone substrate. Prototypes of the MIMO antenna and the proposed cover were fabricated and tested, revealing strong alignment between simulated and measured results. These findings highlight the potential of biodegradable metasurface-based covers to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions for mobile communication devices.

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bandwidth enhancementbiodegradable substratemetasurfaceMIMO antennaspecific absorption rate

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PMID40004254
PMCPMC11857460

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