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By incorporating renewable energy sources like solar and wind, microgrids improve energy efficiency and offer a cleaner alternative to conventional power grids. Among various microgrid architectures, DC microgrids are gaining significant attention due to their higher efficiency, reduced reactive power losses, and direct compatibility with renewable energy sources and energy storage systems. However, DC microgrids face stability challenges, particularly due to the presence of constant power loads (CPLs), which exhibit negative incremental impedance characteristics. These loads can destabilize the system, leading to oscillations and performance degradation. This paper explores various control strategies designed to enhance the stability and dynamic response of DC microgrids, with a particular focus on interleaved boost converters (IBCs) interfaced with CPLs. Traditional control methods, including proportional\u2013integral (PI) and sliding mode control (SMC), have shown limitations in handling dynamic variations and disturbances. To overcome these challenges, this paper proposes a novel RST-based control strategy for IBCs, offering improved stability, adaptability, and disturbance rejection. The efficacy of the RST controller is validated through extensive simulations tests, demonstrating competitive performance in maintaining DC bus voltage regulation and current distribution. Key performance indicators demonstrate competitive performance, including settling times below 40 ms for voltage transients, overshoot limited to \u00b12%, minimal voltage deviation from the reference, and precise current sharing between interleaved phases. 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