Advancements in Microwave Absorption Motivated by Interdisciplinary Research

Microwave absorption materials (MAMs) are originally developed for military purposes, but have since evolved into versatile materials with promising applications in modern technologies, including household use. Despite significant progress in bench-side research over the past decade, MAMs remain limited in their scope and have yet to be widely adopted. This review explores the history of MAMs from first-generation coatings to second-generation functional absorbers, identifies bottlenecks hindering their maturation. It also presents potential solutions such as exploring broader spatial scales, advanced characterization, introducing liquid media, utilizing novel toolbox (machine learning, ML), and proximity of…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 51872238, 52074227, 21806129
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

  Awards: 3102019AX11, 3102018zy045