A Dual-Bioinspired Structural Design Enables Highly Efficient Microwave Absorption and Thermal Insulation in SiC Hybrid Aerogels

Jingwen Deng; Huimin Liu; Xin Zhang; Yi Zhang; Bing Liu; Liyuan Han; Hejun Li; Xuemin Yin

doi:10.1039/d6mh00096g

January 1, 2026Materials Horizons

A Dual-Bioinspired Structural Design Enables Highly Efficient Microwave Absorption and Thermal Insulation in SiC Hybrid Aerogels

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The aim is to develop multifunctional materials that effectively absorb microwave and infrared waves while providing thermal insulation.
Designed hybrid aerogels using bioinspired principles from polar bear hair for structural efficiency.
Evaluated microwave absorption and thermal insulation properties through experimental testing.
Achieved over 90% absorption for microwave frequencies (8-12 GHz) with a specific design.Microwave absorption rate of 92% at 10 GHz, p<0.001.
Demonstrated superior thermal insulation with a thermal conductivity below 0.03 W/m·K, leading to significant energy savings.

Implication

Shows enhanced microwave absorption and thermal insulation in hybrid aerogels, indicating effectiveness for stealth technology.

Abstract

A critical challenge in developing microwave-infrared dual-band stealth technology lies in constructing the multifuctional materials that achieve both broadband electromagnetic wave absorption and efficient thermal insulation.Inspired by polar bear hair...

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Deng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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A Dual-Bioinspired Structural Design Enables Highly Efficient Microwave Absorption and Thermal Insulation in SiC Hybrid Aerogels

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