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Structural Composite and Multifunctional Applications of Lightweight Polymer-Based Electromagnetic Interference
Jianshu Wang1,2, Zeqi Liu1,2, Ying Sha2
1Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|April 24, 2026
Summary
Lightweight conductive polymer composites (CPCs) offer superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. This review details preparation methods and structural designs for advanced, multifunctional EMI shielding materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- The proliferation of 5G technology and electronic devices necessitates effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding solutions.
- Conductive polymeric composites (CPCs) are favored over metals for EMI shielding due to their flexibility, corrosion resistance, and processability.
- There is a growing demand for lightweight, multifunctional EMI shielding materials, particularly in aerospace and new energy vehicles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review preparation methods for lightweight CPCs with various structures (uniform, segregated, porous, layered) for EMI shielding.
- To systematically classify structural composites for EMI shielding and highlight design strategies.
- To explore multifunctional applications and future challenges of advanced EMI shielding composites.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on the preparation of lightweight conductive polymer composites (CPCs).
- Analysis of different structural designs (uniform, segregated, porous, layered) for enhanced EMI shielding.
- Compilation of data on multifunctional applications and future trends in EMI shielding materials.
Main Results:
- Lightweight CPCs with tailored structures can achieve effective EMI shielding.
- Structural composites offer an ideal solution for balancing EMI shielding, lightweight design, and multifunctionality.
- Various preparation methods and design strategies are available for optimizing CPCs for specific applications.
Conclusions:
- Structural composites represent a promising avenue for developing advanced EMI shielding materials.
- Further research into multifunctional applications and overcoming current challenges is crucial for the advancement of EMI shielding composites.
- This review provides guidance for the development of next-generation lightweight, high-performance EMI shielding solutions.
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