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Synergistic Design of Multicomponent Carbon Fillers and Structures for Emi Shielding Rubbers
Weijian Zhang1, Lechun Deng1, Tengxun Yang1
1State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an 710072 China.
Small Science
|December 15, 2025
Summary
This review explores advanced carbon-based conductive rubbers for electromagnetic interference shielding. Multicomponent fillers and optimized structures significantly enhance shielding effectiveness in electronic devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI) leakage from electronic devices is a growing concern.
- Conductive rubbers are essential for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), but achieving high shielding at low filler content is challenging.
- Current research focuses on synergistic filler systems and structural designs to overcome limitations of carbon-based conductive rubbers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review synergistic filler systems in carbon-based conductive rubbers for EMI shielding.
- To analyze conductive network architectures, shielding mechanisms, and performance trade-offs.
- To highlight the importance of coupled optimization between filler systems and rubber structures.
Main Methods:
- Classification of synergistic systems into carbon-carbon, carbon-metal, and carbon-magnetic types.
- Analysis of conductive network architectures and shielding mechanisms.
- Review of performance trade-offs and structural optimization strategies.
Main Results:
- Multicomponent synergistic systems (carbon-carbon, carbon-metal, carbon-magnetic) offer improved EMI shielding.
- Optimized conductive network architectures and filler-matrix interactions are crucial.
- Coupled optimization of filler systems and rubber structures significantly enhances shielding effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Advanced synergistic systems and structural designs are key to high-performance carbon-based conductive rubbers.
- Future directions include enhancing service reliability, integrated design, intelligent materials, and sustainable development.
- This review provides guidance for developing next-generation EMI shielding materials.

