journal article·2026-02-10

Wrinkle‐Engineered Strong and Flexible Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene / PBO Heterostructure Films for Efficient Thermal Management and Electromagnetic Shielding

Yong Liu, Kangjie Zhou, Shuaiyuan Wang, Zhengping Fang, Hai Liu

Polymer Composites· Volume 47· Issue 3
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Flexible polymer composites with integrated thermal conductivity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding are vital for next‐generation electronics. However, balancing mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance remains challenging. Herein, we report a high‐performance heterostructure film fabricated from poly(p‐phenylene‐2,6‐benzobisoxazole) (PBO) nanofibers and Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene nanosheets. A PBO‐modified MXene (mPM) composite was first prepared via vacuum‐assisted filtration. This mPM layer was subsequently deposited onto a homologous PBO sol, followed by an in situ confined sol–gel‐film conversion process to construct a wrinkled mPM/PBO heterostructure film. The resulting architecture integrates an electrically conductive top layer with a thermally conductive base layer, enabling an exceptional combination of high tensile strength (312.7 MPa), high toughness (57.3 MJ m −3 ), superior in‐plane thermal conductivity (18.2 W m −1 K −1 ), and remarkable EMI shielding effectiveness (12291.5 dB cm 2 g −1 ). Additionally, the film demonstrates outstanding photo‐ and electro‐thermal responsiveness. Notably, the engineered wrinkled morphology enhances shielding performance by promoting scattering and absorption losses while preserving mechanical flexibility with a low Young's modulus. This work offers a practical route toward multifunctional materials for wearable and flexible electronics.
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OpenAlex topics: Electromagnetic wave absorption materials · MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Dielectric materials and actuators

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Affiliations

School of Chemistry and Material Science Hubei Engineering University Xiaogan China

Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering Hubei University Wuhan China

Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing People's Republic of China

Analysis and Testing Center, School of Chemistry Central China Normal University Wuhan China

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Xiaogan Municipality

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