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  • To create a lightweight, high-performance material with temperature-independent dimensional stability.

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  • Fabrication of a novel cis-polybutadiene (PBD)/carbon black (CB)/Fe3O4 closed-cell foam using expandable microspheres (EMs).
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  • The PBD/CB/Fe3O4 foam exhibits temperature-independent dimensional stability due to the 2W-SME, counteracting thermal expansion.
  • The closed-cell structure and PBD compatibility result in a lightweight composite with high specific mechanical properties.
  • A 3D conductive network provides exceptional broadband EMI shielding and superior electromagnetic wave absorption.

Conclusions:

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  • This material demonstrates robust broadband EMI shielding and electromagnetic wave absorption capabilities.
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