MXene Hybridized Polymer with Enhanced Electromagnetic Energy Harvest for Sensitized Microwave Actuation and Self-Powered Motion Sensing

Abstract

Highlights An alternative electromagnetic attenuation pathway is proposed in the MXene-polymer hybrid structure, distinct from conduction loss, for generalizing the results to a wider range of electromagnetic-thermal driven soft materials and devices. By efficiently harvesting and converting electromagnetic energy, the response time of the hybrid polymer to microwave exhibits 87% reduction with merely 0.15 wt% MXene. A new mode of self-powered motion sensing based on deformation-driven piezoelectric effect is developed, enhancing the material’s intelligence.

Keywords

• Microwave absorption
• Electromagnetic response
• Energy harvest
• Self-sensing
• Soft actuator