Deadline for Submission：2026-06-30

Guest Editors:

Guanglei Wu, Professor
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
Research Interests：Dielectric micro/nano insulation devices, electromagnetic materials, multifunctional nanogenerators


Junwen Ren, Professor
College of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
Research Interests：Advanced electrical materials, electromagnetic materials, electrical insulation for ultra-high voltage and extra-high voltage equipment


Dr. Zhenguo Gao
School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
Research Interests：Smart wearable flexible electronics, nanogenerators, electromagnetic interference shielding, microwave absorbing materials


Dr. Xinfeng Zhou
Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
Research Interests：Electromagnetic interference shielding materials, Microwave absorption materials, flexible devices

Special issue introduction
        Emerging electromagnetic functional materials, typified by microwave absorbing and electromagnetic shielding materials, can absorb or reflect electromagnetic energy to prevent radiation propagation and block electromagnetic interference. They therefore hold significant promise for applications in military stealth, radar communications and electronic packaging. In recent years, extensive research has been devoted to elucidating the absorption and shielding mechanisms of electromagnetic functional materials, achieving broadband and multifunctional design, developing novel electromagnetic energy harvesting devices and establishing scalable, low‐cost fabrication processes. These substantial results are expected to accelerate the transition from fundamental research to practical applications. To showcase recent important achievements by scholars worldwide in the fields of microwave absorption and electromagnetic shielding materials, we are launching this special issue in the hope of contributing to the development of this critical area.

Submission
        Manuscripts should be submitted online at https://www.editorialmanager.com/actphy/Default.aspx. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. Upon acceptance, papers will be published immediately and listed collectively on the special issue's webpage. We welcome original submissions such as communications, research papers, as well as perspectives, special articles, and reviews. Articles can be written in either Chinese or English.
        Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere. All manuscripts are refereed through a peer-review process. We do not charge any fees from authors.