External Field‐Driven Adaptive Electromagnetic Wave Response Material: From Mechanisms to Applications
Guansheng Ma, Jing Li, Yuefeng Yan, Brindha Ramasubramanian, Seeram Ramakrishna, Xiaoxiao Huang · Wiley · 2025
The review explores advanced materials for adaptive electromagnetic wave response, addressing challenges in electromagnetic interference.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Materials can switch between transmission, absorption, and reflection states.
- External forces can dynamically control the electromagnetic response of materials.
- Phase-change materials and magnetoelectric composites enable reversible switching.
- Subwavelength metamaterials allow precise control over EM wave propagation.
- The review identifies challenges and future research directions in EM wave materials.
What's new
The review systematically analyzes various mechanisms for controlling electromagnetic wave response, emphasizing dynamic adaptability over traditional static solutions.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide specific experimental results or commercial applications of the discussed materials.
Commercial context
The abstract does not indicate any commercial availability or readiness of the materials discussed.
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- Wiley
- Publication date
- July 11, 2025
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- Paper
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