Tailored Multi‐Scale and Flexible Metamaterial for Broadband Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Infrared Stealth
Jun Li, Jinru Liu, Hongbing Chai, Linping Zhang, Yi Zhong, Hong Xu +1 · Wiley · 2026
This research presents a flexible metamaterial absorber that achieves radar-IR compatible stealth with enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Developed a flexible metamaterial absorber with radar-IR compatible stealth.
- Achieved an effective bandwidth of 9.27 GHz and a peak reflection loss of -44.3 dB.
- Utilized freeze-drying and screen-printing techniques for fabrication.
- Integrated metamaterial with SiC@Pu aerogel for enhanced performance.
- Maintained a surface temperature nearly 48°C lower than a 100°C heat source.
What's new
The design strategy for a skin-like, multi-scale metamaterial absorber that harmonizes radar absorption and infrared stealth while maintaining flexibility.
Limitations
The abstract does not mention practical applications beyond the defense sector or the commercial viability of the material.
Commercial context
The research is still in the laboratory phase and does not indicate commercial availability.
Publication
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication date
- May 24, 2026
- Research type
- Paper
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