Metamaterials are artificially engineered materials that exhibit properties not found in naturally occurring materials. These properties arise from their unique structure, which is designed at the subwavelength scale to manipulate electromagnetic waves, sound waves, or other forms of energy in ways that are not possible with conventional materials.
Metamaterials for Decarbonization within Advanced Materials revolutionize climate action by enabling novel energy-efficient technologies. By manipulating light and heat, these materials enhance energy harvesting, storage, and transmission, leading to reduced carbon emissions, increased renewable energy utilization, and accelerated progress towards a sustainable and low-carbon future.
Metamaterials are being implemented in various commercial applications, including: