Optically transparent and reconfigurable microwave devices for shielding and beam steering
Abstract
This project aspires to develop engineered two-dimensional materials for the realization of optically transparent and reconfigurable microwave shielding and antennas for communications, security and camouflage applications. The limitations of the current state-of-the-art will be surmounted by developing a radically new approach of optically transparent engineered graphene layers by means of doping and hydrogenation. These layers will be exploited for the realization of tunable shielding based on electrolytically gated-graphene and engineered interfaces integrated with antennas/metasurfaces for reconfigurable and adaptive systems. This will be achieved through the development of low-power, reconfigurable, planar-pixelated-, large-area-interfaces based on Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs). In a nutshell, the project will aim to introduce a new paradigm moving from ÒstaticÓ to ÒactiveÓ devices based on graphene. Switchable, lightweight, planar, large area, flexible, low-driving voltage and power, tunable and reconfigurable, compatible with photovoltaic technologies devices for ultimate technology will be envisioned in the research activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 2018
- Source ID
- W911NF1810263
Entities
People
- Giuseppe Bianco
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Institute of Nanotechnology
- United States Army