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Preparation and 3D network structure optimization of SiC and SiC@Fe3Si nanofibers for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption

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MOF-confined preparation of FeCoNi/carbon nanofibers with enhanced microwave absorption properties

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Dual-defect engineering strategy induced polarization loss in trimetallic MOFs/MXene-derived nanocomposites for broadening microwave absorption bandwidth

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The construction of gradient load-bearing structure on CF surface employing novel S-PI sizing agent for interfacial and mechanical properties enhancements of CFRTPs

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Preparation of Co/Mg/Al LDO-CNTs hybrids with efficient microwave absorption properties

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Construction of a hydrangea-like core–shell structured GM@NiFe-LDH@PANI composite for efficient electromagnetic wave absorption

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Applied Surface Science, 2025, 711, 164107
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Bamboo-derived fire-retardant porous carbon with excellent adjustable electromagnetic wave absorption performance

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Industrial Crops and Products, 2025, 233, 121471
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Zirconium metal-organic framework decorated polyacrylonitrile derivative composite fibers via electrospinning: construction of a continuous conductive network for integrated electromagnetic wave absorption, radar stealth and thermal insulation

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Carbon, 2026, 251, 121325
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Study on the Mechanism, Properties, and Application as EMW‐Absorbing Matrix Materials of Protonic Acid‐Doped Heat‐Resistant Conductive Polyurethanes

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J of Applied Polymer Sci, 2026, 143
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MOF on MOF-derived Cu2Se/CoSe2-CN@CNTs composites for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption

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Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1039, 183023
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Absorption-transmission-integrated radome composites: design, modeling, and fabrication

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Composites Science and Technology, 2025, 271, 111332
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Plasma ablation behavior of C/C-(Hf1-xZrx)C composites prepared by precursor infiltration and pyrolysis

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Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1028, 180733
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Multifunctional ultralight Fe3O4/α-Fe/bamboo composites for high-performance microwave absorption, hydrophobicity, and heat response

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Environmental Research, 2026, 297, 124093
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Enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption of radar absorbing structures by Balsa wood-based CoFe2O4/MWCNT/SiO2 multi-heterointerface engineering

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Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1037, 182310
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Efficient microwave absorber for phase-engineered modulation of MoS2 induced by trace atom doping

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Materials Today Physics, 2025, 55, 101752
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Mechanically robust self-healable stealth composites: Exploring the synergy of h-BN/GO/Co2Fe2O5 in wave absorption

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Porous carbonized peanut shell/polyaniline nanofiber composite for electromagnetic wave absorption and energy storage

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Applied Surface Science, 2025, 713, 164313
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Molecular dipole engineering for tailored dielectric properties in MXene/ZnO heterostructures

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Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2026, 42, 100271
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Enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance of Fe3O4 decorated polyacene quinone radical (PAQR) with synergistic loss behaviors

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ZrO2-interface-engineered SiC nanofiber aerogel with integrated hydrophobicity, thermal insulation, and broadband electromagnetic wave absorption

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Enhancing the microwave absorption and mechanical properties of resin-based natural flake graphite/silicon carbide -mullite composite materials by adjusting pore structure

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Ceramics International, 2025, 51, 37608
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From nano to macro: gradient-architected EM/CNT composites enabled by hierarchical design for multidimensional electromagnetic protection

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Coupling effect of dielectric loss in hollow carbon spheres with simultaneous molybdenum doping for enhanced microwave absorption

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Ablation behavior of Hf-Zr-modified silicon-based ceramic coatings prepared by polymer derived ceramics and gaseous silicon infiltration

Lingxiang GUO, Yaojun DONG, Yuqi WANG, Shiwei HUANG, Laura FELDMANN, Ralf RIEDEL and Jia SUN

Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2026, 39, 104010
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Enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption in (SiO2–C)f/(CrZrHfNbTa)C–Si3N4–SiBCN composite by defect engineering and gradient permittivity modulation

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Composites Part B: Engineering, 2025, 304, 112668
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Yolk-dual shell structured dielectric-magnetic SiO2@C@void@Ni3ZnC0.7/C microspheres for boosting microwave absorption

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Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 520, 166331
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Leveraging counteractive temperature-dependent resistivity among components for temperature-insensitive electromagnetic characteristics in lightweight SiOCN ceramics

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Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 513, 163011
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Lightweight and broadband NiO/Ni/borophene foams for enhanced electromagnetic wave attenuation

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Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices, 2025, 10, 100934
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Electromagnetic absorbing cementitious materials prepared by alkali activation of steel slag and rice husk derivatives from solid waste

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Construction and Building Materials, 2026, 511, 145299
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Synthesis of hollow polyaniline microspheres-reinforced ferrite with super absorption performance for electromagnetic waves

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Magnetic particle-doped bamboo bundles-based composites have adjustable electromagnetic wave absorption performance and thermal response performance

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The new insight into the microscopic enhancement mechanism of microwave absorption based on the electromagnetic heterogeneous interface of carbon nanocavity

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Hydrogen bonded self-assembled ferrite/polydopamine/MXene 3D core-shell structure composites for high-efficiency broadband electromagnetic wave absorption

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Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2025, 720, 137091
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Frequency-tunable microwave absorption via balanced impedance matching in Zn0.35Ni0.65Fe2O4/Ni-Cu multiphase ferrite composites

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Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2025, 1035, 181614
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Nanospike-engineered carbon nanofiber composites with interface synergy for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption and corrosion resistance

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Multi-Scale Synergistic Regulation Strategy to Develop Mesoporous Carbon Hollow Nanospheres/Bean-Shaped Nanofibers for Corrosion-Resistant, Flexible, and Lightweight Microwave Absorbers

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Influence of infiltration matrix types on ablation resistance of C/C-SiC-ZrC-Cu composites by low-temperature reactive melt infiltration

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Materials Characterization, 2025, 224, 115084
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Electrospinning of carbon fibers with hollow spherical cavities and embedded Ni@C nanospheres toward wideband electromagnetic wave absorption

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Spiral engineering for carbon fibers wrapped with CoNi nanoparticle showing great potential in multiband absorption, aerogelation and self‐cleaning

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MXene-Based Composite Electromagnetic Absorbers: from Micromorphology Design to Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Performance

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A gradient carbide-coated sialon nanowire for synergistic microwave absorption and toughening enhancement

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Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 522, 167533
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A self-healing HfB2-SiC-TaSi2 coating with outstanding long-term ablation resistance above 2000 °C

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Transactions of Materials Research, 2025, 1, 100102
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A self-cross-linked core-shell Fe3O4/polyimide composite aerogel: High-mechanical, intelligent fire protection and electromagnetic wave absorption performance

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Recent advances in carbon-based microwave-absorbing aerogel

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Regulatory mechanism of chemical vapor deposited BN interface on electromagnetic wave absorption properties of SiC fibers

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Lightweight modified paper-based composites with tunable dielectric properties based on high-aspect-ratio conductive dipoles

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Synthesis of 0D-2D Ni(HCO3)2@NiFe2O4/LLG composites with abundant heterogeneous interface as electromagnetic wave absorber

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One-step thermal synthesis of Fe-Fe3O4@carbon foam composites with excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance

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Nanoconfinement strategy for lightweight FeCoNi/N-doped carbon nanotubes with broadband electromagnetic absorption

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Hierarchical Heterogeneous Co‐Based Magnetic Absorbers for Superior Broadband High‐Efficiency Microwave Absorption

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Preparation and absorption properties of petal-clustered WS2/MnFe2O4/GNs composite materials

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Acta Physico-Chimica Sinica, 2026, 100273
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Multidimensional structural design realizes synergistic enhancement of mechanical properties and electromagnetic wave absorption of B4C-Graphite-SiCw composites

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