4.7 Article

Multifunctional MXene/C Aerogels for Enhanced Microwave Absorption and Thermal Insulation

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Ultrathin self-assembly MXene/Co-based bimetallic oxide heterostructures as superior and modulated microwave absorber

Hui-Ya Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, a series of unique flower-like Co-based multiphase nanostructures were successfully synthesized and anchored on Ti3C2Tx nanosheets. The electromagnetic parameters and microwave absorption performance of the composites could be tuned through suitable metal ion modulation.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2023)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemically modulated interaction of MXenes with microwaves

Meikang Han et al.

Nature Nanotechnology (2023)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Broadband multispectral compatible absorbers for radar, infrared and visible stealth application

Yue Wu et al.

Summary: Multispectral compatible stealth technology, such as radar-infrared, infrared-visible, and radar-infrared-visible stealth, has been applied in the military field to enhance defensive capability. Developing compatible stealth materials with low radar cross-section, low infrared radiation energy, and optical transparency holds promise for widespread military application. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of multispectral compatible stealth technology, including the types, mechanisms, and design principles of different waveband absorbers. Recent advances in compatible stealth materials are discussed in detail, along with current challenges and future opportunities in this promising field.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2023)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Top-down construction strategy toward sustainable cellulose composite paper with tunable electromagnetic interference shielding

Ming Zhou et al.

Summary: Cellulose/polyaniline (PANI) composite paper was directly synthesized from wood by a top-down strategy, showing promising properties for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. The composite paper exhibited a shielding effectiveness of 21.4 dB, blocking 99% of incident electromagnetic waves. It also retained the anisotropic feature of wood and had excellent mechanical performance. This work provides a feasible strategy to prepare green, scalable, and low-cost cellulose/PANI composite paper for EMI shielding.

MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS (2023)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent Advances in MXene-Based Aerogels: Fabrication, Performance and Application

Chunxiang Wei et al.

Summary: MXene-based aerogels, as one of the miracle materials in the 21st century, have attracted substantial research interests due to their ultra-low weight, remarkable mechanical performance, and incredible immunity to harsh working environments. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the fabrication, performance, and application of MXene-based aerogels, including the strategies for constructing them and their desirable properties in various areas such as electromagnetic management, sensors, solar steam generators, and energy storage. The structure-property relationships are investigated and compared, and future development and challenges are discussed, bringing new research opportunities for material engineering and functional application of MXene-based aerogels.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2023)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Entropy Enhanced Microwave Attenuation in Titanate Perovskites

Biao Zhao et al.

Summary: A high-entropy-stabilized (Ca0.2Sr0.2Ba0.2La0.2Pb0.2)TiO3 perovskite with improved absorption bandwidth is reported. The regulation of entropy configuration leads to significant grain boundaries, oxygen defects, and a dense distorted lattice, contributing to the dielectric attenuation performance. The strong lattice distortions in the high-entropy perovskite offer varied transport for electron carriers, resulting in unusual dielectric polarization loss. This study opens up an effective avenue for designing strong microwave absorption materials and improving other properties for high-entropy oxides through entropy engineering.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2023)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Carbon nanotubes decorated Co/C from ZIF-67/melamine as high efficient microwave absorbing material

Yan-Li Wang et al.

Summary: Carbon nanotubes-coated cobalt/carbon particles were fabricated by sintering metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and melamine composites, leading to excellent absorbing composites with lightweight and wide absorbing bandwidth.

CARBON (2023)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Density Anisotropy Magnetism Enhanced Microwave Absorption Performance in Ti3C2Tx MXene@Ni Microspheres

Caiyue Wen et al.

Summary: This study successfully assembled double-shell MXene@Ni microspheres using a spheroidization strategy to improve microwave absorption performance. The structure offers massive accessible active surfaces and the introduction of Ni nanospikes provides additional magnetic loss capacity.

ACS NANO (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Heterointerface Engineering in Electromagnetic Absorbers: New Insights and Opportunities

Leilei Liang et al.

Summary: Electromagnetic absorbers are playing increasingly essential role in the electronic information age and even towards the coming intelligent era. The advantages of heterointerface engineering and its EM characteristics inject vitality for designing high-efficiency EM absorbers, but there are still huge challenges in understanding and reinforcing these interface effects.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hierarchical Ti3C2Tx MXene/Carbon Nanotubes Hollow Microsphere with Confined Magnetic Nanospheres for Broadband Microwave Absorption

Chang Zhang et al.

Summary: The hierarchical MXene-based hollow microsphere design strategy shows great potential for high-efficiency microwave absorption performance, with excellent interfacial polarization and magnetic loss effects, as well as optimized impedance matching and conduction loss.

SMALL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Emerging Materials and Designs for Low- and Multi-Band Electromagnetic Wave Absorbers: The Search for Dielectric and Magnetic Synergy?

Junye Cheng et al.

Summary: This article reviews the achievements of low- and multi-frequency EMW absorbers, analyzes design strategies, and elaborates on the corresponding electromagnetic response mechanisms. It is of great significance for the new trends and challenges of EMW absorbers.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

A dual-band transceiver with excellent heat insulation property for microwave absorption and low infrared emissivity compatibility

Qianqian Huang et al.

Summary: This study presents the development of an electromagnetic wave absorber with low infrared emissivity and excellent thermal insulation properties by loading phase change materials onto reduced graphene oxide/copper sulfide/stearic acid aerogels. The presence of CuS nanoparticles enhances the multiple reflection and scattering of incident electromagnetic waves, improving the microwave absorption performance. The absorber also exhibits infrared stealth function and improved thermal insulation performance due to the inclusion of phase change materials.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Hierarchically porous carbon derived from natural Porphyra for excellent electromagnetic wave absorption

Juhua Luo et al.

Summary: In this study, a highly efficient absorber was fabricated using Porphyra-derived porous carbon (PPC) with adjustable porosity. The PPC demonstrated lightweight, broad bandwidth, and tunable electromagnetic properties, resulting in excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Electromagnetic absorption materials: Current progress and new frontiers

Hualiang Lv et al.

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the current status and new frontiers in electromagnetic absorption materials. It covers the fundamentals, chemical strategies, and new advances in traditional and next-generation materials. The article concludes with an outlook on future research and challenges in this field.

PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Hygroscopic holey graphene aerogel fibers enable highly efficient moisture capture, heat allocation and microwave absorption

Yinglai Hou et al.

Summary: In this study, hygroscopic holey graphene aerogel fibers (LiCl@HGAFs) with integrated functionalities of highly efficient moisture capture, heat allocation, and microwave absorption were reported. The fibers achieved a water sorption capacity over 4.15 g g(-1), and could be regenerated through both photo-thermal and electro-thermal approaches. Additionally, LiCl@HGAFs exhibited efficient heat transfer and broad microwave absorption performance.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Recent Advances in Design Strategies and Multifunctionality of Flexible Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials

Junye Cheng et al.

Summary: With the rapid development of 5G communication technologies, there is an urgent demand for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding for electronic devices. This review introduces the recent development of flexible EMI shielding materials, elaborates on the EMI shielding mechanisms and the index for green EMI shielding performance, summarizes the construction strategies for multifunctional flexible shielding materials, and proposes possible research directions for the future development of flexible EMI shielding materials.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Tailoring electromagnetic responses of delaminated Mo2TiC2Tx MXene through the decoration of Ni particles of different morphologies

Feiyue Hu et al.

Summary: In this work, a rising delaminated Mo2TiC2Tx MXene was synthesized and spherical and flower-like Ni were loaded on it. The flower-like Ni-loaded MXene exhibits optimal absorption performance with a minimum reflection loss value of -50.36 dB at a thickness of 1.4 mm, corresponding to 13.28 GHz frequency with a bandwidth of 3.04 GHz. Meanwhile, Ni-loaded MXene can effectively absorb electromagnetic waves in the X and Ku bands (8-18 GHz) within a thickness of 2 mm.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hydro/Organo/Ionogels: Controllable Electromagnetic Wave Absorbers

Zehao Zhao et al.

Summary: This study proposes a new strategy to overcome the limitations of current EMW absorbers by combining functional polymer frameworks and liquids with strong EMW absorption properties. The gels formed by immobilizing different liquids in the polymer networks can achieve precise tuning of EMW absorption performances.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrostatic Adsorption Enables Layer Stacking Thickness-Dependent Hollow Ti3C2Tx MXene Bowls for Superior Electromagnetic Wave Absorption

Qinrui Du et al.

Summary: This study develops a simple and viable strategy using electrostatic adsorption to integrate MXene nanosheets into hollow bowl-like structures with tunable layer stacking thickness. The hollow MXene bowls exhibit excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance, surpassing most current MXene materials and bowl-like materials reported in the literature.

SMALL (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

One-Dimensional Magnetic FeCoNi Alloy Toward Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Wave Absorption

Bintong Yang et al.

Summary: In this study, a composite EM wave absorber made of a FeCoNi medium-entropy alloy embedded in a 1D carbon matrix framework is rationally designed. The absorber shows high-density and continuous magnetic network and exhibits excellent magnetic loss ability. The enhanced EM wave absorption performance is mainly attributed to the 1D anisotropy and intrinsic physical features of the magnetic medium-entropy alloy.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Ultrabroad Microwave Absorption Ability and Infrared Stealth Property of Nano-Micro CuS@rGO Lightweight Aerogels

Yue Wu et al.

Summary: This study synthesized CuS@rGO aerogels and investigated their pore structure, absorption properties, radar cross section, and infrared emissivity by modulating the additive amounts and reduction methods. The results showed that the aerogels exhibited excellent absorption performance in the ultrabroad bandwidth, effectively reduced the radar cross section, and possessed thermal insulation and infrared stealth versatility.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Texture Regulation of Metal-Organic Frameworks, Microwave Absorption Mechanism-Oriented Structural Optimization and Design Perspectives

Zhenguo Gao et al.

Summary: This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in texture regulation strategies for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), including etching and exchange of central ions, etching and exchange of ligands, chemically induced self-assembly, and MOF-on-MOF heterostructure design. Additionally, the review comprehensively explores the electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption mechanisms in approaches based on structure-function dependencies. Current challenges and future research orientation are also proposed.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Lightweight, Elastic, and Thermally Insulating Stealth Foam With High Infrared-Radar Compatibility

Weihua Gu et al.

Summary: This study designs a composite material by integrating poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) with melamine foam, creating a heterogeneous interface between them. The as-designed material shows excellent mechanical properties, thermal insulation, and thermal infrared stealth performance, as well as superb radar stealth performance and electromagnetic wave absorption.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Ultrabroad band microwave absorption from hierarchical MoO3/TiO2/Mo2TiC2Tx hybrids via annealing treatment

Feiyue Hu et al.

Summary: This study presents the preparation of MoO3/TiO2/Mo2TiC2Tx hybrids by growing MoO3 and TiO2 oxides on Mo2TiC2Tx MXene. The hybrids exhibit excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance and a broad effective absorption bandwidth when annealed at the appropriate temperature.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Lightweight and flexible PAN@PPy/MXene films with outstanding electromagnetic interference shielding and Joule heating performance

Fushuo Wu et al.

Summary: This study successfully prepared polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofiber films with excellent electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and Joule heating performances. By coating the films with polypyrrole (PPy) and MXene nanosheets, the EMI shielding effectiveness and Joule heating ability of the films were significantly enhanced, showing potential applications in smart and wearable devices.

NANOSCALE (2022)

Review Chemistry, Physical

2D MXene Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Mechanism, and Multifunctional Applications in Microwave Absorption

Xiaomeng Guan et al.

Summary: This article reviews the construction strategies, electromagnetic wave conversion mechanism, and applications of MXene materials, highlighting their unique layered structure and outstanding chemical and physical properties. Through meticulous design and interdisciplinary approach, MXene materials are expected to become one of the smart tunable wave absorbers.

SMALL STRUCTURES (2022)

Article Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Microcapsule MOFs@MOFs derived porous nut-bread composites with broadband microwave absorption

Hualong Peng et al.

Summary: The study focuses on the development of multi-composite materials with heterostructure derived from MOFs, which showed outstanding microwave absorbing performance. By tuning the type and content of nuts with different electromagnetic characteristics, the impedance matching and attenuation ability of the absorbers were adjusted. The unique multi-nut-bread structure and the synergistic effect between the magnetic and dielectric behavior contributed to the excellent microwave absorbing properties of the composites.

COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

A Review on Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Porous Carbon-Based Novel Microwave Absorption Materials

Zhiwei Zhang et al.

Summary: The development of microwave absorption materials (MAMs) is crucial due to the threat electromagnetic waves pose to human health. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been highly studied for their diverse properties and ability to transform into porous carbon (PC). Researchers are exploring ways to improve absorption performance by coupling MOFs with other materials.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Growth of NiAl-Layered Double Hydroxide on Graphene toward Excellent Anticorrosive Microwave Absorption Application

Xuefei Xu et al.

Summary: The newly developed NiAl-LDH/G composite, synthesized by atomic-layer-deposition-assisted in situ growth, exhibits excellent microwave absorption performance and corrosion resistance, showing great potential for practical applications.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High Concentration of Ti3C2Tx MXene in Organic Solvent

Qingxiao Zhang et al.

Summary: MXenes are widely studied as two-dimensional materials due to their properties, but dispersing MXene materials in organic solvents poses a significant challenge. The tuned microenvironment method (TMM) has been developed to prepare highly concentrated Ti3C2Tx organic solvent dispersion efficiently. The method allows for clean, uniform, and large-size Ti3C2Tx nanosheets to be dispersed in organic solvents with excellent oxidation resistance.

ACS NANO (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Flexible MXene-Based Composites for Wearable Devices

Chang Ma et al.

Summary: Flexible and wearable devices have great potential in portable mobile electronics and human motion monitoring. MXene, a novel 2D nanomaterial, shows superior properties that make it a promising candidate for flexible and wearable devices. Current research is focused on developing flexible MXene-based composites with various functions and structures, particularly in applications like sensors, supercapacitors, and electromagnetic interference shielding materials.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Preparation of pleated RGO/MXene/Fe3O4 microsphere and its absorption properties for electromagnetic wave

Yuhong Cui et al.

Summary: Three-dimensional pleated RGO/MXene/Fe3O4 microspheres were successfully fabricated by ultrasonic spray technology, showing excellent wave absorbing performance. By adjusting the material ratios, materials with optimal wave absorption performance were obtained, providing an effective method for designing high-performance microwave absorbents.

CARBON (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Improved synergistic effect for achieving ultrathin microwave absorber of 1D Co nanochains/2D carbide MXene nanocomposite

Fei Pan et al.

Summary: A multilayer-sandwiched Ti3C2Tx MXene heterostructure decorated with one-dimensional Co nanochains was successfully synthesized through a facile in situ process, realizing electromagnetic wave absorbers with ultrathin matching thickness and excellent absorbing capability. The MXene/Co nanochains composites achieved a minimum reflection loss of -46.48 dB with an ultrathin matching thickness of only 1.02 mm at 16.75 GHz, with the absorption mechanism involving conductive loss, polarization loss, magnetic loss, and interlacing magnetic flux field effect.

CARBON (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

High-strength scalable MXene films through bridging-induced densification

Sijie Wan et al.

Summary: The study utilized sequential bridging of hydrogen and covalent bonding agents to induce densification of MXene films and eliminate voids, resulting in highly compact and high-performance MXene films.

SCIENCE (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Environmentally Friendly and Multifunctional Shaddock Peel-Based Carbon Aerogel for Thermal-Insulation and Microwave Absorption

Weihua Gu et al.

Summary: The eco-friendly shaddock peel-derived carbon aerogels were prepared via freeze-drying method, combining multiple functions such as thermal insulation, compression resistance, and microwave absorption. With minimum reflection loss in X band and wide effective absorption bandwidth, the carbon aerogels can achieve high radar cross-sectional reduction values. The novel computer simulation technology used in this study paves the way for preparing multi-functional microwave absorbers derived from biomass raw materials.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

MXene@Fe3O4 microspheres/fibers composite microwave absorbing materials: Optimum composition and performance evaluation

Le Jin et al.

Summary: In this study, two MXene-based magnetic composites were innovatively fabricated and a high efficiency microwave absorbing system was obtained by blending these composites with the optimal ratio. The microwave absorbing mechanism mainly includes dielectric loss, magnetic loss, multiple reflection, and conductive loss.

CARBON (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

3D cross-linked graphene or/and MXene based nanomaterials for electromagnetic wave absorbing and shielding

Yanhong Lu et al.

Summary: With the increasing electromagnetic pollution, there is a strong demand for advanced electromagnetic wave shielding and absorbing materials that are multifunctional with ultra-lightweight, wide bandwidth, highly flexible, and robust. 2D nanomaterials like graphene and MXene have shown great potential for these applications, while 3D cross-linked graphene or/and MXene based materials have demonstrated excellent EMI shielding and MA performance.

CARBON (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Structural Engineering of Hierarchical Aerogels Comprised of Multi-dimensional Gradient Carbon Nanoarchitectures for Highly Efficient Microwave Absorption

Yongpeng Zhao et al.

Summary: The study successfully synthesized hierarchical carbon aerogels with different dimensional structures, achieving excellent microwave absorption performance and impedance matching by controlling various structural units, providing important guidance and inspiration for the design of electromagnetic wave attenuation materials.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

3D Seed-Germination-Like MXene with In Situ Growing CNTs/Ni Heterojunction for Enhanced Microwave Absorption via Polarization and Magnetization

Xiao Li et al.

Summary: This study addresses the issue of lacking magnetic loss capability in pure MXene by fabricating a magnetic CNTs/Ni heterostructure decorated MXene substrate. This hybrid structure shows superior microwave absorption performance due to improved impedance matching conditions. The distinctive 3D architecture of the MXene-CNTs/Ni hybrid enhances magnetic loss and polarization capabilities, showcasing novel ideas for developing magnetic MXene-based absorbers.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

3D Ultralight Hollow NiCo Compound@MXene Composites for Tunable and High-Efficient Microwave Absorption

Hui-Ya Wang et al.

Summary: The 3D hollow hierarchical architectures designed to inhibit stack of MXene flakes have shown promising potential for lightweight, high-efficient microwave absorbers with tunable absorption properties. This study demonstrates a simple strategy for constructing MXene-based composites to achieve high-performance microwave absorption materials.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Wood-Derived Lightweight and Elastic Carbon Aerogel for Pressure Sensing and Energy Storage

Zehong Chen et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Design and synthesis of TiO2/Co/carbon nanofibers with tunable and efficient electromagnetic absorption

Jing Qiao et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D MXenes for Electromagnetic Shielding: A Review

Aamir Iqbal et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Graphene and MXene Nanomaterials: Toward High-Performance Electromagnetic Wave Absorption in Gigahertz Band Range

Qiang Song et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Assembling Nano-Microarchitecture for Electromagnetic Absorbers and Smart Devices

Xi-Xi Wang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect Engineering in Two Common Types of Dielectric Materials for Electromagnetic Absorption Applications

Bin Quan et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Voltage-Boosting Strategy Enabling a Low-Frequency, Flexible Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Device

Hualiang Lv et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Self-Assembly Core-Shell Graphene-Bridged Hollow MXenes Spheres 3D Foam with Ultrahigh Specific EM Absorption Performance

Xinliang Li et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2018)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Titanium carbide (MXene) nanosheets as promising microwave absorbers

Yuchang Qing et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2016)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Electromagnetic interference shielding with 2D transition metal carbides (MXenes)

Faisal Shahzad et al.

SCIENCE (2016)