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This study presents a novel metasurface solar absorber using refractory materials. The design achieves over 91% absorption across a wide spectrum, offering a robust platform for efficient solar energy conversion.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Renewable Energy

Background:

  • Metasurface solar absorbers are crucial for converting solar energy to thermal energy.
  • Efficient and wide-spectrum absorption is key for advanced solar devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and analyze a novel metasurface solar absorber configuration.
  • To investigate the underlying mechanisms and performance characteristics of the proposed absorber.

Main Methods:

  • Design of a multi-layered metasurface incorporating titanium nitride and aluminum oxide.
  • Simulation and analysis of spectral absorption, field distributions, and resonance effects.
  • Investigation of geometrical parameter tolerance, polarization, and incident angle sensitivity.

Main Results:

  • Achieved average spectral absorption >91% and total solar absorption of 91.5% from 300-2500 nm.
  • Attributed performance to synergistic surface plasmonic and Fabry-Pérot cavity resonance.
  • Demonstrated large fabrication tolerance and insensitivity to polarization and incident angle.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed refractory metasurface solar absorber offers excellent performance and design flexibility.
  • This work provides a universal platform for designing efficient solar absorbers.
  • The findings support the development of advanced green energy technologies.