journal article·2026-01

3D‐Printed Gradient‐Porous MXene@mRGO@SiO 2 Microspheres/SiC Hybrid Elastomer for Broadband Electromagnetic Wave Absorption

Mingwei Yang, Junrui Tan, Eun‐Seong Kim, Longfei Tan, Qiong Wu, Guizhi Zhu, Changhui Fu, Nam‐Young Kim, Xiangling Ren, Xianwei Meng

Small Methods· Volume 10· Issue 1
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Abstract

Abstract 3D printing via direct ink writing (DIW) enables the precise fabrication of macroscale architectures for high‐performance electromagnetic wave absorption elastomers (EMWAEs). However, achieving inks that combine excellent printability with superior electromagnetic and mechanical properties remains challenging. Here, a scalable fabrication strategy employing MXene@modified‐RGO@SiO 2 microspheres synthesized through continuous spheroidization is presented. The incorporation of SiO 2 nanoparticles on the microsphere surface preserves the spherical morphology, enhances dispersion within the silicone elastomer matrix, and optimizes rheological behavior for stable DIW extrusion. Guided by electromagnetic simulations, three‐layer gradient‐porous structures is designed and printed that maximize interfacial polarization and multiple scattering effects. The resulting elastomers exhibit a minimum reflection loss (RL min ) of −44 dB and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth of 7.2 GHz at a thickness of only 3 mm. In addition to their outstanding electromagnetic performance, the printed materials demonstrate improved thermal conductivity and tensile strength, offering a multifunctional platform suitable for flexible and wearable electronic devices. This approach provides a simple, effective, and customizable route for integrating advanced fillers into 3D‐printable elastomers, paving the way for next‐generation EMWAEs with tunable architectures, broad bandwidth absorption, and mechanical robustness.
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OpenAlex topics: Electromagnetic wave absorption materials · Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies · Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Cryogenic Science and Technology Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China

RF Bio Center Department of Electronic Engineering Kwangwoon University 20 Kwangwoon‐ro, Nowon‐gu Seoul 01897 South Korea

Laboratory of Molecular Pathology and Cancer Genomics Department of Molecular Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Sciences Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology Seoul National University Seoul 08826 South Korea

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality · National Research Foundation of Korea

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