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This study presents a novel microwave energy receiver using Reflective Phase Gradient Metasurfaces (R-PGMs) to improve microwave wireless power transfer (MWPT) efficiency. The R-PGM design enhances energy capture and simplifies systems for off-grid applications.

Keywords:

Gradient Metasurfaces Microwave Energy Receiver Microwave Wireless Power Transmission (MWPT)Plane Wave-to-Surface Wave Conversion Reflective Phase

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Background:

Microwave Wireless Power Transfer (MWPT) is vital for remote and emergency power.
Conventional MWPT systems face challenges with low efficiency, complex design, and manufacturing.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce an efficient microwave energy receiver design using Reflective Phase Gradient Metasurfaces (R-PGMs).
To overcome limitations of traditional antenna arrays in MWPT systems.

Main Methods:

Utilized R-PGMs for plane wave-to-surface wave conversion.
Employed surface wave energy convergence with a circular array.
Optimized R-PGM parameters for a 60° phase gradient.
Integrated components into a hybrid antenna array with a matched output port.

Main Results:

Achieved 85.32% microwave-to-surface wave conversion efficiency in simulations.
Demonstrated 68.26% collection efficiency and 64.68% peak energy collection efficiency experimentally at 5.8 GHz.
Attained 42% RF-to-DC conversion efficiency.
Significantly simplified system design by eliminating complex combining networks.

Conclusions:

The R-PGM-based design offers a simplified and highly efficient solution for MWPT.
This technology enhances energy capture and conversion for off-grid and emergency power applications.