journal article·2026-07-01Open access

Graphene Aerogels With Spherical Pore Structure for Broad Frequency Regulation and Enhanced Low‐Frequency Response

Liang Li, Jiale Yan, Gengping Wan, Changlong Du, Yubing Lv, Yongzhu Yan, Zhaoyang Li, Guizhen Wang

Abstract

ABSTRACT Conventional microwave absorbers, with their fixed operating frequencies and narrow bandwidths, are fundamentally limited in the face of advancing multifrequency radar systems. Strain tuning is highly favored as a dynamic regulation strategy because of its simple operation and rapid response. However, achieving broadband tunability and strong low‐frequency absorption in strain‐tunable microwave absorbers remains challenging, as even slight compression can lead to significant increases in conductivity. Herein, we develop a spherical‐pore‐structured graphene aerogel (SPGA) through a microbubble‐templating method. The spherical‐pore topology effectively suppresses strain‐induced percolation of conductive networks, rendering the electrical conductivity only weakly dependent on strain. SPGA achieves dynamic frequency tuning across 3.6–18 GHz while maintaining strong absorption under compressive strains of up to 70%. Simultaneously, it delivers enhanced low‐frequency absorption with an effective absorption bandwidth of 2.56 GHz, spanning 91% of the low‐frequency microwave spectrum. These results demonstrate the potential of topology‐guided structural design for strain‐tunable microwave absorption and suggest a viable route for the rational design of intelligent microwave absorbers.
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OpenAlex topics: Electromagnetic wave absorption materials · Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies · Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications

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Affiliations

Henan Key Laboratory of Biomarker Detection and Diagnosis for Neurodegenerative Diseases Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu China

State Key Laboratory of Tropic Ocean Engineering Materials and Materials Evaluation Center for Advanced Studies in Precision Instruments Hainan University Haikou China

Center For New Pharmaceutical Development and Testing of Haikou Center for Advanced Studies in Precision Instruments Hainan University Haikou China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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