A Systematic Review of Emerging Ventilated Acoustic Metamaterials for Noise Control

As sustainability is one of the main pillars in developing future cities, adopting natural ventilation whenever possible is one way to reduce energy consumption, thus indirectly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Lately, ventilated acoustic metamaterials have started to receive more research attention because of how they can provide both ventilation and noise control. Motivated by this research attention, we present this timely systematic review of emerging ventilated acoustic metamaterials for noise control. By limiting the review to a five-year coverage (2018–2023), three kinds of ventilated acoustic metamaterials were identified—metamufflers, metapanels, and metacages. Based on the studies included in this review, we discuss the present challenges of metacages. More research efforts are still needed to see real-world applications of metacages as a novel ventilated noise control measure in the future.

[1]  Deshi Meng,et al.  Helmholtz resonator-based acoustic metamaterials enabling broadband asymmetric sound absorption and ventilation , 2023, Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control.

[2]  L. Xiang,et al.  Topology-optimized ventilation barrier for mid-to-high frequency ultrabroadband sound insulation , 2023, Applied Acoustics.

[3]  Hyunsu Kim,et al.  Development of a Metasilencer Considering Flow in HVAC Systems , 2022, Applied Sciences.

[4]  Z. Sheng,et al.  Acoustic metacage with arbitrary shape for broadband and ventilated sound insulation , 2022, Journal of Applied Physics.

[5]  Ying Cheng,et al.  Inverse Design of an Ultrasparse Dissipated-Sound Metacage by Using a Genetic Algorithm , 2022, Physical Review Applied.

[6]  Yingzhou Huang,et al.  Frequency-tunable sound insulation via a reconfigurable and ventilated acoustic metamaterial , 2022, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics.

[7]  Y. Xie,et al.  Origami-based acoustic metamaterial for tunable and broadband sound attenuation , 2022, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences.

[8]  Shuyu Lin,et al.  Broadband ventilated meta-barrier based on the synergy of mode superposition and consecutive Fano resonances. , 2022, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

[9]  L. Godinho,et al.  Broadband low-frequency bidimensional honeycomb lattice metastructure based on the coupling of subwavelength resonators , 2022, Applied Acoustics.

[10]  Jia Du,et al.  Cooling-related energy uses and adaptive behaviors in high-rise residential buildings in the subtropical climate: A case study in Hong Kong , 2022, Building and Environment.

[11]  F. Asdrubali,et al.  Assessment of acoustic metawindow unit through psychoacoustic analysis and human perception , 2022, Applied Acoustics.

[12]  H. Lee,et al.  Acoustic performance of sonic metacage consisting of Helmholtz’s resonator columns with internal partitions , 2022, Applied Acoustics.

[13]  U. Qazi.  Future of Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel for Next-Generation Industrial Applications; Challenges and Expected Opportunities , 2022, Energies.

[14]  B. Liang,et al.  Improving sound absorption via coupling modulation of resonance energy leakage and loss in ventilated metamaterials , 2022, Applied Physics Letters.

[15]  Hui Zhang,et al.  High-Efficient and Broadband Acoustic Insulation in a Ventilated Channel With Acoustic Metamaterials , 2022, Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering.

[16]  Jie Wei Aow,et al.  Acoustical performance of ventilated aluminum T-slot columns-based sonic cage , 2022, Applied Acoustics.

[17]  J. Holechek,et al.  A Global Assessment: Can Renewable Energy Replace Fossil Fuels by 2050? , 2022, Sustainability.

[18]  S. Marburg,et al.  Metahouse: Noise‐Insulating Chamber Based on Periodic Structures , 2022, Advanced Materials Technologies.

[19]  Hong-xiang Sun,et al.  Low-Frequency Low-Reflection Bidirectional Sound Insulation Tunnel with Ultrathin Lossy Metasurfaces , 2022, Applied Sciences.

[20]  Nansha Gao,et al.  Acoustic Metamaterials for Noise Reduction: A Review , 2022, Advanced Materials Technologies.

[21]  Quanyuan Jiang,et al.  Acoustic Slow-Wave Effect Metamaterial Muffler for Noise Control of HVDC Converter Station , 2022, Frontiers in Materials.

[22]  Brajesh K. Singh,et al.  Biofuels and their sources of production: a review on cleaner sustainable alternative against conventional fuel, in the framework of the food and energy nexus , 2021, Energy Nexus.

[23]  Hong-xiang Sun,et al.  Low-Frequency, Open, Sound-Insulation Barrier by Two Oppositely Oriented Helmholtz Resonators , 2021, Micromachines.

[24]  Zicai Zhu,et al.  Progress of low-frequency sound absorption research utilizing intelligent materials and acoustic metamaterials , 2021, RSC advances.

[25]  Qibo Mao,et al.  Development and Investigation of Fully Ventilated Deep Subwavelength Absorbers , 2021, Symmetry.

[26]  C. Goswami,et al.  Biofuels: An alternative to conventional fuel and energy source , 2021, Materials Today: Proceedings.

[27]  N. Fang,et al.  Three-Dimensional Soundproof Acoustic Metacage. , 2021, Physical review letters.

[28]  Yong Li,et al.  Acoustic skin meta-muffler , 2021, Science China Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy.

[29]  Xiao-jun Liu,et al.  Ultra-sparse metamaterials absorber for broadband low-frequency sound with free ventilation. , 2021, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

[30]  Lin-zhi Wu,et al.  Ventilated metamaterials for broadband sound insulation and tunable transmission at low frequency , 2021, Extreme Mechanics Letters.

[31]  R. Rajappan,et al.  Present developments and the reach of alternative fuel: A review , 2021 .

[32]  Jian Kang,et al.  A Metawindow with Optimised Acoustic and Ventilation Performance , 2021, Applied Sciences.

[33]  G. L. Huang,et al.  A Fano-based acoustic metamaterial for ultra-broadband sound barriers , 2021, Proceedings of the Royal Society A.

[34]  E. Mayo-Wilson,et al.  The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews , 2021, BMJ.

[35]  N. Jalili,et al.  Acoustic meta-silencer: Toward enabling ultrawide-band air-permeable noise barrier , 2021, Journal of Vibration and Control.

[36]  X. Qiu,et al.  Broadband noise insulation of windows using coiled-up silencers consisting of coupled tubes , 2021, Scientific Reports.

[37]  M. El‐Halwagi,et al.  Renewable ammonia as an alternative fuel for the shipping industry , 2021 .

[38]  M. El‐Halwagi,et al.  Green hydrogen as an alternative fuel for the shipping industry , 2021 .

[39]  Q. Wei,et al.  Sound insulation via a reconfigurable ventilation barrier with ultra-thin zigzag structures , 2021 .

[40]  Xiaodong Sun,et al.  Bilayer ventilated labyrinthine metasurfaces with high sound absorption and tunable bandwidth , 2020, Scientific Reports.

[41]  Fangsen Cui,et al.  Development of metacage for noise control and natural ventilation in a window system , 2020, Applied Acoustics.

[42]  W. Wen,et al.  Manually tunable ventilated metamaterial absorbers , 2020 .

[43]  Zhiying Ren,et al.  Miniaturized Spiral Metamaterial Array for a Ventilated Broadband Acoustic Absorber , 2020 .

[44]  K. Lim,et al.  Novel plenum window with sonic crystals for indoor noise control , 2020 .

[45]  Guoliang Huang,et al.  Broadband acoustic silencer with ventilation based on slit-type Helmholtz resonators , 2020 .

[46]  W. Wen,et al.  Ultra-open ventilated metamaterial absorbers for sound-silencing applications in environment with free air flows , 2020 .

[47]  Yong Li,et al.  Broadband Acoustic Ventilation Barriers , 2020 .

[48]  H. Lee,et al.  Labyrinthine acoustic metastructures enabling broadband sound absorption and ventilation , 2020 .

[49]  S. Marburg,et al.  Acoustic metamaterial capsule for reduction of stage machinery noise. , 2020, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

[50]  H. Lee,et al.  Ventilated acoustic metamaterial window panels for simultaneous noise shielding and air circulation , 2020 .

[51]  Xiang Yu,et al.  Design and in-situ measurement of the acoustic performance of a metasurface ventilation window , 2019, Applied Acoustics.

[52]  Heow Pueh Lee,et al.  Plate-type acoustic metamaterials: Evaluation of a large-scale design adopting modularity for customizable acoustical performance , 2019, Applied Acoustics.

[53]  X. Zhang,et al.  Sound regulation of coupled Helmholtz and Fabry-Pérot resonances in labyrinth cavity structures. , 2019, Ultrasonics.

[54]  Vincent J.L. Gan,et al.  A holistic framework to utilize natural ventilation to optimize energy performance of residential high-rise buildings , 2019, Building and Environment.

[55]  Xu Zhang,et al.  Large-scale 3D printing by a team of mobile robots , 2018, Automation in Construction.

[56]  Bin Liang,et al.  Broadband compact acoustic absorber with high-efficiency ventilation performance , 2018, Applied Physics Letters.

[57]  Steven A. Cummer,et al.  Acoustic metacages for sound shielding with steady air flow , 2018 .

[58]  Y. Kim,et al.  Slow-wave metamaterial open panels for efficient reduction of low-frequency sound transmission , 2018 .

[59]  W. Wen,et al.  High-efficiency Ventilated Metamaterial Absorber at Low Frequency , 2018, 1801.03613.

[60]  Vincent Pagneux,et al.  Rainbow-trapping absorbers: Broadband, perfect and asymmetric sound absorption by subwavelength panels for transmission problems , 2017, Scientific Reports.

[61]  Li Cheng,et al.  Tunable acoustic metamaterial with an array of resonators actuated by dielectric elastomer , 2017 .

[62]  Shiu-keung Tang,et al.  A Review on Natural Ventilation-enabling Façade Noise Control Devices for Congested High-Rise Cities , 2017 .

[63]  Heow Pueh Lee,et al.  Acoustic Metamaterials: A Potential for Cabin Noise Control in Automobiles and Armored Vehicles , 2016 .

[64]  Yadong Xu,et al.  Total omnidirectional reflection by sub-wavelength gradient metallic gratings , 2016 .

[65]  Martin Boeker,et al.  Google Scholar as replacement for systematic literature searches: good relative recall and precision are not enough , 2013, BMC Medical Research Methodology.

[66]  Xuefeng Zhu,et al.  Acoustic rainbow trapping , 2013, Scientific Reports.

[67]  C. Mak,et al.  Wave propagation in a duct with a periodic Helmholtz resonators array. , 2012, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

[68]  W. Akl,et al.  Stability analysis of active acoustic metamaterial with programmable bulk modulus , 2011 .

[69]  Masahiro Toyoda,et al.  Relationship between Helmholtz-resonance absorption and panel-type absorption in finite flexible microperforated-panel absorbers , 2010 .

[70]  Jie Pan,et al.  Insertion loss of an acoustic enclosure. , 2004, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

[71]  Nicola Cardinale,et al.  Analysis of energy saving using natural ventilation in a traditional Italian building , 2003 .

[72]  D. Maa,et al.  Potential of microperforated panel absorber , 1998 .

[73]  A. Ghassemi,et al.  Rice bran oil-based biodiesel as a promising renewable fuel alternative to petrodiesel: A review , 2021 .

[74]  Yong Li,et al.  Recent advances in acoustic ventilation barriers , 2021, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics.

[75]  Ali Mirzaei,et al.  Optical Metacages. , 2015, Physical review letters.

[76]  Xu Tang,et al.  Depletion of fossil fuels and anthropogenic climate change—A review , 2013 .

[77]  Shahriar Shafiee,et al.  When will fossil fuel reserves be diminished , 2009 .

[78]  F. Xin,et al.  Sound absorption of a perforated panel backed with perforated porous material: Energy dissipation of Helmholtz resonator cavity , 2022, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing.