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

Juin Acharjee^1,2, Jawad Ali¹, Muhammad Uzair¹

¹High Frequency Systems Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok 10800, Thailand.

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|February 26, 2025

Summary

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This study presents a biodegradable phone cover with metasurfaces that significantly reduces electromagnetic exposure and improves antenna performance. The eco-friendly design offers a sustainable solution for mobile devices.

Keywords:

MIMO antenna bandwidth enhancement biodegradable substrate metasurface specific absorption rate

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Area of Science:

Electromagnetic Compatibility
Materials Science
Sustainable Engineering

Background:

Mobile devices emit electromagnetic radiation, raising health concerns.
Existing solutions for reducing electromagnetic exposure often lack sustainability.
Enhancing antenna performance is crucial for reliable mobile communication.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a biodegradable metasurface-loaded mobile phone back cover.
To reduce specific absorption rate (SAR) and improve antenna performance.
To evaluate the effectiveness of biodegradable substrates for metasurface applications.

Main Methods:

Designed and fabricated a biodegradable metasurface-loaded mobile phone back cover using polylactic acid.
Integrated a six-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system.
Performed SAR analysis using a human head model and measured antenna performance across low GHz and millimeter-wave bands.

Main Results:

Achieved port isolation above 20 dB in both operating bands.
Demonstrated significant SAR reduction: 61.1% in low GHz and 55% in millimeter-wave bands.
Enhanced antenna gain and increased impedance bandwidth by 20% (low GHz) and 8.3% (millimeter-wave).

Conclusions:

Biodegradable metasurface covers offer a sustainable and effective solution for reducing electromagnetic exposure.
The proposed cover enhances mobile device antenna performance.
Findings support the potential of eco-friendly materials in advanced mobile communication technology.