Coral-Inspired Terahertz-Infrared Bi-Stealth Electronic Skin
By
Li, SJ (Li, Shangjing) [1] ; Pan, KC (Pan, Kaichao) [1] ; Du, J (Du, Jiang) [1] ; Liu, ZF (Liu, Zunfeng) [3] , [4] ; Qiu, J (Qiu, Jun) [1] , [2]
Early Access
MAY 2024
Indexed
2024-05-30
Document Type
Article; Early Access
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Abstract
The development of electronic skin with dual stealth functionality is crucial for enabling devices to operate effectively in dynamic electromagnetic environments, thereby facilitating intelligent electromagnetic protection for autonomous perception. However, achieving compatibility between terahertz (THz) and infrared (IR) stealth technologies remains largely unexplored due to their inherent contradictions. Herein, inspired by natural corals, a novel coral-like multi-scale composite foam (CMSF) was proposed that ingeniously reconciles these contradictions. The design capitalizes on the conductive network and heat insulation properties of the foam skeleton, the loss effects and low infrared emission of metal particles, and the infrared transparency of magneto-optical materials. This approach leads to the realization of a THz-IR bi-stealth electronic skin concept. The CMSF exhibits a maximum reflection loss of 84.8 dB in the terahertz band, while its infrared stealth capability ensures environmental adaptability under varying temperatures. Furthermore, the electronic skin exhibits exceptional sensitivity and reliability as a wearable device for perceiving environmental changes. This advanced material, combining multispectral stealth with sensing capabilities, holds immense potential for applications ranging from camouflage technology to smart wearables.
The innovative coral-structure inspired multi-scale composite foam has been successfully fabricated, pioneering the development of terahertz-infrared bi-stealth electronic skin. This bi-stealth system exhibits intelligent electromagnetic protection through autonomous perception, adapting to diverse operational environments and task demands with real-time responsiveness. Concurrently, it achieves infrared stealth with dynamic ambient temperatures.