Microscale metamaterials

Microscale metamaterials are materials engineered to have properties not typically found in nature, particularly at the microscale (ranging generally from 1 to 100 micrometers). These materials derive their unique characteristics from their structure rather than their composition, which is a hallmark of metamaterials. ### Key Features: 1. **Structure-Dependent Properties**: The behavior of microscale metamaterials arises from their geometric configuration and arrangement of small structures, often involving periodic patterns or complex architectures.