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Aerogel-based composites hold promising application prospects as potential electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption materials, yet the construction of such materials with ingenious microstructures, appropriate magnetic/dielectric multi-components, and integrated multifunctionality remains considerably challenging. Herein, a multicomponent Co/MnO/Ti3C2Tx MXene/rGO (CMMG) hybrid aerogel featured with three-dimensional (3D) vertical directional channel architecture is reported. Benefiting from the synergistic effect arising from the 3D conductive networking structure, diverse heterogeneous interfaces, magnetic/dielectric multicomponent, and multiple loss pathways, the optimized CMMG-2 aerogel delivers fascinating EMW absorption capabilities, characterized by a minimal reflection loss (RLmin) of −77.41 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 6.56 GHz. Additionally, the remarkable hydrophobicity, exceptional thermal insulation capabilities, and outstanding photothermal properties of CMMG-2 aerogel make it highly promising for multiple application in diverse and demanding environments. Interestingly, the distinctive pore structure of hybrid aerogel also allows it for sensitive and reliable detection of electrical signals caused by pressure changes and human motion. Thus, this research provides a viable design strategy for the development of lightweight, efficient, and multifunctional aerogel-based EMW absorption materials for various application scenarios.
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