Near-unity broadband photonic metamaterial absorber for thermoelectric energy harvesting in Space

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mikita Marus, Nikolay Lyapunov, Aliaksandr Hubarevich, Remo Proietti Zaccaria, Shu‐Jen Wang
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp04738b
Cited by: 2
References: 48

Abstract

Industry-compatible photonic metamaterial coatings, designed around semiconductor-grade materials and processes, localise solar photothermal heating to increase the Δ T available to thermoelectric generators – enabling a practical pathway for compact Space power.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
18
Pages
11034–11045
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN