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Published on: September 11, 2018
A Review of Multiscale Structural Design for Electromagnetic Functionality Based on Graphene-Based Fibers
Xinru Li1, Shun Yi1, Haofei Ma1
1Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China.
Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|July 29, 2026
Summary
Graphene fibers combine graphene's strength with fiber flexibility for advanced materials. Multiscale engineering optimizes their lightweight, broad-frequency electromagnetic absorption for stealth and electronics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electromagnetics
Background:
- Graphene possesses exceptional properties, but integrating them into flexible, functional fibers is challenging.
- Fiber materials offer flexibility and weavability, crucial for practical applications.
- Multiscale structural engineering is key to harnessing graphene's potential in fiber form.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in graphene-based fibers.
- To highlight strategies for optimizing electromagnetic absorption properties.
- To explore the role of structural engineering and weaving in material performance.
Main Methods:
- Nanoscale regulation through chemical bonding, biomimetic layering, and 3D porous architectures.
- Analysis of energy dissipation dynamics at heterogeneous interfaces.
- Investigation of weaving technology for multiscale integration and comparative study of different textile structures (woven, knitted, nonwoven).
Main Results:
- Graphene fibers exhibit a synergy of lightweight construction, broad-frequency response, and high absorption capability.
- Nanoscale modifications optimize interfacial polarization and conductive loss for enhanced performance.
- Weaving technology plays a critical role in multiscale integration, influencing electromagnetic behavior.
Conclusions:
- Graphene-based fibers demonstrate significant potential for applications in intelligent stealth, aerospace, and wearable electronics.
- Understanding multiscale integration and electromagnetic properties is crucial for future functional fiber design.
- This review provides theoretical guidance for developing next-generation functional fibers.
