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Methods of Manipulation of Acoustic Radiation Using Metamaterials with a Focus on Polymers: Design and Mechanism Insights

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, China
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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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Hebei Key Laboratory of Mechanical Reliability for Heavy Equipments and Large Structures, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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Polymers 2024, 16(17), 2405; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172405 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 12 July 2024 / Revised: 22 August 2024 / Accepted: 22 August 2024 / Published: 24 August 2024

Abstract

The manipulation of acoustic waves is becoming increasingly crucial in research and practical applications. The coordinate transformation methods and acoustic metamaterials represent two significant areas of study that offer innovative strategies for precise acoustic wave control. This review highlights the applications of these methods in acoustic wave manipulation and examines their synergistic effects. We present the fundamental concepts of the coordinate transformation methods and their primary techniques for modulating electromagnetic and acoustic waves. Following this, we deeply study the principle of acoustic metamaterials, with particular emphasis on the superior acoustic properties of polymers. Moreover, the polymers have the characteristics of design flexibility and a light weight, which shows significant advantages in the preparation of acoustic metamaterials. The current research on the manipulation of various acoustic characteristics is reviewed. Furthermore, the paper discusses the combined use of the coordinate transformation methods and polymer acoustic metamaterials, emphasizing their complementary nature. Finally, this article envisions future research directions and challenges in acoustic wave manipulation, considering further technological progress and polymers’ application potential. These efforts aim to unlock new possibilities and foster innovative ideas in the field.
Keywords: acoustic manipulation; coordinate transformation methods; acoustic metamaterials; polymers acoustic manipulation; coordinate transformation methods; acoustic metamaterials; polymers

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Deng, Q.; Du, T.; Gomaa, H.; Cheng, Y.; An, C. Methods of Manipulation of Acoustic Radiation Using Metamaterials with a Focus on Polymers: Design and Mechanism Insights. Polymers 2024, 16, 2405. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172405

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Deng Q, Du T, Gomaa H, Cheng Y, An C. Methods of Manipulation of Acoustic Radiation Using Metamaterials with a Focus on Polymers: Design and Mechanism Insights. Polymers. 2024; 16(17):2405. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172405

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Deng, Qibo, Tianying Du, Hassanien Gomaa, Yong Cheng, and Cuihua An. 2024. "Methods of Manipulation of Acoustic Radiation Using Metamaterials with a Focus on Polymers: Design and Mechanism Insights" Polymers 16, no. 17: 2405. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16172405

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