Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
Defects-rich
heterointerfaces
integrated
with
adjustable
crystalline
phases
and
atom
vacancies,
as
well
veiled
dielectric-responsive
character,
are
instrumental
in
electromagnetic
dissipation.
Conventional
methods,
however,
constrain
their
delicate
constructions.
Herein,
an
innovative
alternative
is
proposed:
carrageenan-assistant
cations-regulated
(CACR)
strategy,
which
induces
a
series
of
sulfides
nanoparticles
rooted
situ
on
the
surface
carbon
matrix.
This
unique
configuration
originates
from
strategic
vacancy
formation
energy
strong
sulfides-carbon
support
interaction,
benefiting
construction
defects-rich
heterostructures
M
x
S
y
/carbon
composites
(M-CAs).
Impressively,
these
generated
sulfur
vacancies
firstly
found
to
strengthen
electron
accumulation/consumption
ability
at
and,
simultaneously,
induct
local
asymmetry
electronic
structure
evoke
large
dipole
moment,
ultimately
leading
polarization
coupling,
i.e.,
defect-type
interfacial
polarization.
Such
“Janus
effect”
(Janus
effect
means
versatility,
Greek
two-headed
Janus)
intuitively
confirmed
by
both
theoretical
experimental
investigations
for
first
time.
Consequently,
vacancies-rich
heterostructured
Co/Ni-CAs
displays
broad
absorption
bandwidth
6.76
GHz
only
1.8
mm,
compared
vacancies-free
CAs
without
any
dielectric
response.
Harnessing
heterostructures,
this
one-pot
CACR
strategy
may
steer
design
development
advanced
nanomaterials,
boosting
functionality
across
diverse
application
domains
beyond
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Interlayer
and
defect
engineering
significantly
affects
the
electrical
conductivity
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding
of
Ti3C2Tx
MXene.
Previous
studies
have
prioritized
size
intercalant
over
its
synergy
with
chemical
affinity,
limiting
elucidation
intercalation
mechanism
precise
control
interlayer
spacing
(d-spacing).
Herein,
we
synthesize
MXene
aerogels
a
tunable
d-spacing
density
using
series
amine
molecules
different
sizes
affinities
as
intercalants
cross-linkers.
Particularly,
p-phenylenediamine
(PPD)
increases
from
0.960
to
1.642
nm.
Simultaneously,
increased
contributes
an
within
Ti–Ti
layer.
Hence,
PPD@MXene
aerogel
exhibits
reduced
surface
electric
field
intensity
internal
polarization
loss,
resulting
in
absorption-dominated
EMI
shielding.
The
absorptivity
reaches
0.92,
far
exceeding
reported
materials,
effectiveness
50.4
dB.
This
study
provides
theoretical
foundation
preliminary
guidance
for
development
interlayer-engineered
materials.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3)
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
A
metamaterial
absorber
capable
of
swiftly
altering
its
electromagnetic
response
in
the
microwave
range
offers
adaptability
to
changing
environments,
such
as
tunable
stealth
capabilities.
Inspired
by
chameleon’s
ability
change
color
through
structural
transformation
photonic
lattice
crystals,
which
shift
bandgaps
reflection
and
transmission
visible
light,
we
designed
a
crisscross
structure
that
transforms
from
an
expanded
collapsed
form.
This
enables
switch
between
broadband
absorption
peak
(4
18
gigahertz).
The
structure,
optimized
data-driven
design,
is
mechanically
actuated
rotation
interlinked
trusses.
mechanism
changes
entire
array’s
response,
allowing
it
remain
undetected
external
radar
or
transmit
internal
signal
near-field
receiver
when
needed.
mechanical
actuation
shifting
arrayed
are
demonstrated.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Abstract
The
construction
of
carbon
nanocoil
(CNC)-based
chiral-dielectric-magnetic
trinity
composites
is
considered
as
a
promising
approach
to
achieve
excellent
low-frequency
microwave
absorption.
However,
it
still
challenging
further
enhance
the
low
frequency
absorption
and
elucidate
related
loss
mechanisms.
Herein,
chiral
CNCs
are
first
synthesized
on
three-dimensional
(3D)
foam
then
combined
with
FeNi/NiFe
2
O
4
nanoparticles
form
novel
foam.
3D
porous
CNC-carbon
network
provides
impedance
matching
strong
conduction
loss.
formation
FeNi-carbon
interfaces
induces
interfacial
polarization
loss,
which
confirmed
by
density
functional
theory
calculations.
Further
permeability
analysis
micromagnetic
simulation
indicate
that
nanoscale
magnetic
heterostructures
pinning
coupling
effects,
anisotropy
capability.
Owing
synergistic
effect
between
dielectricity,
chirality,
magnetism,
composite
exhibits
performance
an
ultrabroad
effective
bandwidth
(EAB)
14
GHz
minimum
reflection
less
than
−
50
dB.
More
importantly,
C-band
EAB
extended
GHz,
achieving
full
coverage.
This
study
guidelines
for
microstructure
design
broadband
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
Defects-rich
heterointerfaces
integrated
with
adjustable
crystalline
phases
and
atom
vacancies,
as
well
veiled
dielectric-responsive
character,
are
instrumental
in
electromagnetic
dissipation.
Conventional
methods,
however,
constrain
their
delicate
constructions.
Herein,
an
innovative
alternative
is
proposed:
carrageenan-assistant
cations-regulated
(CACR)
strategy,
which
induces
a
series
of
sulfides
nanoparticles
rooted
situ
on
the
surface
carbon
matrix.
This
unique
configuration
originates
from
strategic
vacancy
formation
energy
strong
sulfides-carbon
support
interaction,
benefiting
construction
defects-rich
heterostructures
M
x
S
y
/carbon
composites
(M-CAs).
Impressively,
these
generated
sulfur
vacancies
firstly
found
to
strengthen
electron
accumulation/consumption
ability
at
and,
simultaneously,
induct
local
asymmetry
electronic
structure
evoke
large
dipole
moment,
ultimately
leading
polarization
coupling,
i.e.,
defect-type
interfacial
polarization.
Such
“Janus
effect”
(Janus
effect
means
versatility,
Greek
two-headed
Janus)
intuitively
confirmed
by
both
theoretical
experimental
investigations
for
first
time.
Consequently,
vacancies-rich
heterostructured
Co/Ni-CAs
displays
broad
absorption
bandwidth
6.76
GHz
only
1.8
mm,
compared
vacancies-free
CAs
without
any
dielectric
response.
Harnessing
heterostructures,
this
one-pot
CACR
strategy
may
steer
design
development
advanced
nanomaterials,
boosting
functionality
across
diverse
application
domains
beyond