Hetero-structured GO@f-CNTs fillers prepared via chemical grafting method are constructed into controllable 3D GO@f-CNTs thermal conduction networks via self-sacrificing template method based on oxalic acid. When the size of oxalic acid is 0.24 mm and the volume fraction of GO@f-CNTs is 60 vol%, GO@f-CNTs/PDMS composites have optimal thermal conductivity (4.00 W/(m·K)).

A new eco-friendly strategy to develop highly transparent fire-resistant coatings with intumescent three-source integration is proposed. Once exposed to fire, this coating can respond quickly and puff to form a stable foam-like insulation layer, making it a potential application for protecting wooden materials, particularly on ancient buildings and precious furniture.

Adept management of interfacial binding energy and transition layer thickness in thermal interface materials, via surface modification, balances thermal conductivity and thixotropy effectively.

For the field of augmented reality, it remains a formidable challenge to obtain a large field of view (FOV) and brightness due to the limited refractive index modulation of holographic optical elements. Herein, we report an effective method to tackle the challenge by doping an epoxy liquid crystal termed E6M into holographic polymer nanocomposites, which enables a large refractive index modulation of 0.050 @ 633 nm and a high diffraction efficiency of 96.2% for 5 μm-thick transmission gratings.

3D printed polyimide/silica composite aerogels exhibit excellent flame-retardant properties and thermal insulation from -50 to 1300 °C, promising to be used as customizable insulating materials in a variety of complex and extreme applications.

An outstanding electromagnetic wave absorbing material with multiple loss mechanisms was synthesized by incorporating magnetic metal into the anionic crystal framework through electrostatic incorporation. The superior RLmin at a thickness of 2.5 mm is -40.49 dB, and the EAB is 5.36 GHz (RL <-10 dB, 10.4~15.76GHz). The optimal radar cross section (RCS) reduction of the sample was 34.9 dB·m². Furthermore, Co@CN-4 is embedded into CMC as the precursor of self-assembly to form Co@CN-4 hybrid aerogel (CCHA aerogel), which integrates various functionalities including ultra-light, pressure resistance, hydrophobicity, photothermal conversion capability, heat insulation performance and infrared stealthiness to cater for practical applications.

We reported a novel technique named as cyclic pulsating pressure enhanced segregating structuration (CPP-SS). CPP-SS can reinforce electrical conductivity (σ) for stronger electromagnetic (EM) reflections or tailoring structure for higher EM resonances. The intrinsic disadvantage of poor mechanical properties of conventional segregated structure composites can be surpassed by CPP-SS. CPP-SS bring us a simple and efficient approach for fabricating high-performance, strong and light-weight polymeric EMI shields.

Inspired by nature, a synergistic double-strand hydrophobic/hydrophilic nanofibrous yarn is proposed as an effective way for potable water collection. The keypoint lies in optimizing the processes of water deposition, transport, coalescence, and collection. This innovation provides a potent solution for alleviating water stress.

A hierarchical aligned porous poly(vinylidene fluoride) film was prepared by a freeze-thaw-promoted nonsolvent-induced phase separation approach. The resultant film can work as a thermal-insulating radiative cooler, demonstrating high sunlight reflectance of 97%, high mid-infrared selective emissivity of 96% and impressive radiative cooling performance under direct sunlight conditions.

This work explored the high salinity of seawater to shield the electrostatic repulsion between polyelectrolyte chains and enhances the “cation-dipole” interaction, leading to the cascade self-condensation and curing of a cationic polyelectrolyte (PECHIA) wet adhesive in natural seawater

High-performance composites containing liquid metals have been prepared by this novel approach, which utilizes the combination of forces to improve the dispersion of liquid metals and their interfaces with polymers.

Graphene paper with a special corrugated structure was prepared by a simple hot-pressing process. The interface interaction between the graphene paper framework and polymer matrix was enhanced. This corrugated structure composite material possesses tunability, allowing for customized design and fabrication according to specific requirements.