Radiation Shielding for Mobile Phone Cases
Mobile devices emit electromagnetic radiation across multiple frequencies, with peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values reaching up to 1.6 W/kg in common smartphones. These emissions vary with transmission power, antenna design, and usage patterns, creating challenges for consistent radiation management while maintaining device functionality.
The fundamental challenge lies in developing shielding solutions that effectively attenuate electromagnetic radiation without compromising signal strength, device performance, or user experience.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including metallic radiation-attenuating layers, electrospun silver nanoweb structures, transparent Faraday materials, and directed radiation redirection systems. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that balance radiation protection with device functionality, manufacturing feasibility, and cost considerations.
1. Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Sheet with Dual Fiber Web Conductive Layers and Conductive Adhesive Interface
AMOGREENTECH CO LTD, 2024
An electromagnetic wave shielding sheet that protects users from electromagnetic radiation and prevents malfunction of other devices. The sheet has a first conductive layer with a fiber web and metal coating, and a second conductive layer with a fiber web. A thin conductive adhesive is between the layers. This shielding structure provides flexibility, adhesion, and vertical/lateral shielding. The sheet can be thin, conformable, and integrated into devices.
2. Layered Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Structure with Conductive Grid, Absorbing, and Reflective Layers
Korea Institute of Materials Science, 2023
An electromagnetic wave shielding structure and manufacturing method that improves shielding performance, especially for high frequency bands, by using a stack of layers with selective absorption and reflection. The structure has a conductive grid layer to allow specific frequency bands to pass, an absorbing layer below it to absorb those waves, and a reflective layer below that to reflect the absorbed waves back. The layers trap and reflect the targeted frequencies multiple times, improving shielding at those bands.
3. Composite Material with Conductive Fillers for Enhanced Electromagnetic Radiation Shielding
Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science e.V., MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FEDERUNK DER WISSENSCHAFTEN A.FAO, Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science e.V., 2023
Composite materials for shielding electromagnetic radiation that combine high shielding effectiveness over a broad frequency range with light weight, ease of processing, and low cost compared to metal sheaths. The composites contain conductive fillers like carbon black or metal fibers dispersed in a polymer matrix. The filler content can be lower than in metal-only shielding due to the composite's combined absorption and reflection properties. The filler size and distribution affect shielding effectiveness by controlling reflection, absorption, and permeability. The composite structure provides multiple internal reflections and scattering to increase absorption path length. This enables shielding of GHz frequencies where simple metal sheaths have limitations.
4. Electromagnetic Wave and Magnetic Field Absorbing Shield with Stacked Magnetic Layers and Adhesive Matrix
AMOSENSE CO LTD, 2023
An electromagnetic wave and magnetic field absorbing shielding sheet for electronic devices that minimizes interference and effects on users due to reflections generated during shielding. The sheet has a sheet body with an electromagnetic wave absorbing adhesive member. The absorber is dispersed in a binder matrix. Magnetic layers are stacked between the adhesive members to shield electromagnetic waves and magnetic fields. The adjacent magnetic layers are fixed by the adhesive members. This absorbs transmitted waves through the magnetic layers and reflected waves from them. The adhesive members also attach the sheet to devices. The magnetic layers can be ribbon sheets of soft magnetic alloy. The adhesive member thickness is 3-50 um and magnetic layer thickness is 15-35 um.
5. Device Case with Internal and External Anti-Radiation Shielding Components
YOSHI AMIT, 2022
Reducing radiation emission from devices like phones to mitigate potential health risks. The solution involves internal and external shielding components that can be added to device cases. The internal component is an anti-radiation shield inserted into the back cover. It has a custom shape to cover specific device regions that emit radiation. The shield is made of materials like laminated metal foil, metal sheets, anti-radiation fabric, carbon fiber fabric, or metal mesh. The external component is an anti-radiation sheet attached to the front cover and side sections. It's made of anti-radiation materials like fabric or mesh to shield the screen, sides, and back areas. These customized shields can be incorporated into device cases to significantly reduce radiation exposure compared to full metal covers.
6. Electronic Device Case Assembly with Sealed Pocket Containing Electromagnetic Radiation Attenuating Layer
Pranav Bollapragada, 2022
Electronic device case assembly that provides protection against electromagnetic field radiation and microbes. The assembly includes a case configured to receive an electronic device and has a sealed pocket. The case assembly includes an electromagnetic field radiation attenuating layer embedded within the sealed pocket of the case. The attenuating layer is made of material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, silver, copper, and zinc.
7. Protective Cell Phone Case with Concave Copper Shield and Integrated Sound Amplification Features
William James Scott, 2022
A protective cell phone case is designed to redirect radiation away from the user while amplifying sound and shielding radio signals for privacy. The case has a hinged front plate with slots and a lip to fit over the phone, a copper shield with sound openings, and a back plate with a camera slot. The copper shield is concave to redirect radiation away from the user. The case also has octagonal notches and dense wood material for enhanced sound amplification.
8. Flexible Electromagnetic Shielding Case with Integrated Mesh Layer and Signal Cutouts for Portable Electronic Devices
Erin Finegold, 2021
Thin, flexible case for portable electronic devices like smartphones and tablets that shields the user from harmful electromagnetic radiation emitted by the device. The case has a layer of specialized material sandwiched between the device and outer cover. This shielding layer reduces the radiation directed at the user when holding the device. The shielding layer is made of materials like expanded monel mesh or fine wire mesh. These materials provide significant reduction in emitted signal strength while allowing normal device function. The case also has cutouts around non-cellular signals like WiFi and GPS to maintain normal device connectivity.
9. Cell Phone Case with Hinged Front Plate and Integrated Concave Copper Shield for Radiation Redirection and Audio Amplification
William James Scott, 2021
A cell phone case design that redirects radiation away from the user while amplifying audio to reduce radiation exposure and improve sound quality. The case has a hinged front plate with slots for the camera and buttons and a back plate with a lip to hold the phone. A concave copper shield between the plates redirects radiation away from the body. The front plate has audio amplification slots matching copper shield openings.
10. Mobile Device Case with High Molecular Material Frame and Electroless Plated Metal Coating for Electromagnetic Shielding
IMTECHNOLOGY.CO.,LTD, 2021
Mobile device case with improved electromagnetic shielding and manufacturing efficiency. The case has a frame made of a high molecular material like PEEK that is coated with a thin layer of metal to shield electromagnetic radiation. The metal coating is formed by electroless plating on the case surface. The coating process involves cleaning the case, introducing polar functional groups via cold plasma treatment, and plating with metal ions using a reducing agent. This allows shielding without requiring vacuum deposition or spray-on paints. The metal coating improves shielding, while the high molecular material provides strength and low weight. Unlike metal frames, the case frame is injection molded, enabling complex shapes and better shielding coverage.
11. Removable Cell Phone Case with Integrated Conductive EMR Shielding and Magnetic Mounting Surfaces
Squab Holland Holdings LLC, 2021
Removable cell phone case that protects the device from physical damage and also provides electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shielding near the antennas. The case has conductive materials in selected areas near the antennas to attenuate EMR. This reduces the amount of radiation absorbed by the user's body when holding the phone close to the antennas. The conductive materials are impregnated into certain regions of the case to provide targeted shielding. The case also has magnetic surfaces to attach to metal surfaces for convenient mounting.
12. Modular Mobile Phone Motherboard with Metal Mesh Radiation Shield and Anti-Vibration Structures
SHENZHEN CARON COMMUNICATIONS TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN CARON COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021
Radiation-proof anti-vibration mobile phone motherboard to mitigate radiation exposure and protect the motherboard from drops. The motherboard has a modular design with removable components. It has a metal mesh braided shield at one end to block radiation. The mesh has clamping blocks and adjusting bolts for fixing. At the other end, anti-vibration structures prevent damage from drops. This allows replacing damaged components instead of the whole motherboard.
13. Device Radiation Emission Reduction Structure with Internal Shielding and Customizable External Covers
AMIT YOSHI, 2021
Structure to reduce radiation emission from devices like smartphones by incorporating internal shielding and external covers made of materials like laminated metal foil, anti-radiation fabric, carbon fiber fabric, and metal mesh. The shielding goes inside the device cover to reduce radiation from screens, sides, and back areas. The covers can be customized with shapes to fit specific device models and provide complete radiation protection. The shielding materials absorb, deflect, prevent, or reduce the harmful radiations emitted by the device.
14. Layered Electromagnetic Shielding Device with Embedded Metal Particles for Radiation Deflection
Switch Project, LLC, 2020
Electromagnetic shielding device to protect users from radiation emitted by electronic devices. The device has a body with a layer containing an electromagnetic shielding material sandwiched between two other layers. When attached to an electronic device, the shielding layer deflects radiation away from the user instead of absorbing it. This allows users to safely interact with devices without exposure to potentially harmful radiation. The shielding layer can be integrated into device covers, wrapped around devices, or adhered to them. It contains embedded metal particles or laminates to deflect radiation.
15. Cellphone Case with Hinged Wooden Plates, Slotted Front for Audio Amplification, and Internal Copper Shield for Signal Redirection
William James Scott, 2020
This cellphone case redirects radiation away from the user, amplifies speaker audio, and shields radio signals. The case has a hinged front and back plate made of dense wood that insulates heat. The front plate has a slotted design to redirect radiation away from the body while matching audio openings to amplify sound. The back plate has a lip to hold the phone, allowing access to buttons and ports. A concave copper shield inside redirects signals away from the body.
16. Mobile Phone Case with Inner and Outer Radiation Absorbers and Screen Isolation Mechanism
Qichun SHE, 2020
An anti-radiation mobile phone case that reduces radiation exposure without affecting signal strength. The case has an inner absorber attached to the flange around the phone compartment. This absorber covers the inner side wall and prevents radiation from leaking into the compartment. It also has an extending portion near the screen that contacts it to awaken it. This isolates the screen from radiation. The case can have an outer absorber on the cover facing the screen to reduce radiation further.
17. Mobile Phone Enclosure with Sequential Anti-Radiation Composite Layers
ZHU YIBING, 2020
A radiation blocking device for mobile phones to mitigate health risks associated with mobile phone radiation. The device is a box that encloses the phone. Inside the box, layers of anti-radiation materials are sequentially compounded and connected. These layers include metal fiber, silver fiber, and flannel. The phone is placed in the flannel-lined cavity inside the box. The layers of anti-radiation materials block and absorb mobile phone radiation to reduce exposure when the phone is enclosed in the box.
18. Electromagnetic Shielding Device with Annular Circuit and Current Feedback Bands
TOYOTA MOTOR CORP, 2020
An electromagnetic wave shielding device to improve shielding performance of an enclosed electronic device while reducing secondary radiation. The device has a conductive layer shielding the device from external electromagnetic waves. It also has one or more current feedback bands with conductive paths around the device. The conductive layer ends are connected via the opposite device side to form an annular circuit. This reduces stray currents and secondary radiation from the feedback bands. Multiple feedback bands disperse the feedback currents. A tubular conductive layer encloses the device. A booster amplifies the shielding layer current.
19. Electromagnetic Shielding Device with Silver Fiber Interlayer and Antenna Slot Integration
UNIV XI AN JIAOTONG, XIAN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY, 2020
Mobile phone radiation protection device using silver fiber material to shield electromagnetic radiation without affecting signal strength. The device has a rectangular body with an outer layer, inner layer, and silver fiber interlayer. The top and bottom of the body have antenna slots. The outer layer is flannel for moisture absorption, the inner layer is soft rayon, and the interlayer is silver fiber. This shielding design covers most phone models and leaves space at the antenna areas for signal reception.
20. Enclosure for Mobile Phone with Sequential Radiation Shielding Layers
ZHU YIBING, 2019
A device to block mobile phone radiation exposure by enclosing the phone in a box with layers of radiation shielding materials. The box has an openable cover and bottom to easily place and remove the phone. The shielding layers inside the box include metal fiber, silver fiber, and flannel. The metal and silver fibers provide high radiation blocking while the flannel allows airflow. The layers are sequentially connected inside the box cavity to shield the enclosed phone from emitted radiation.
21. Conductive Fiber Web with Metal Shell Coating and Embedded Conductive Particles for Flexible Electromagnetic Shielding
AMOGREENTECH CO LTD, 2019
Flexible electromagnetic wave shielding material that can be easily integrated into lightweight, small-sized electronic devices and flexible electronics without compromising shielding performance. The material is a conductive fiber web with a metal shell coating on the fibers forming pores. A conductive component is added to the pores. This prevents resistance increases when the metal shell cracks during stretching. The material has a stretchable metal shell with embedded conductive particles. It provides flexible electromagnetic shielding for electronic devices without delamination or cracking.
22. Radiation Shield with Conductive Layers and Aperture for Touchscreen Access
Stephen Carmody, 2018
Radiation shield for cell phones that reduces exposure to electromagnetic radiation while still allowing use of the device. The shield attaches to the phone and covers the front face except for an aperture over the touchscreen. It has conductive layers with openings for access to the controls. The shield blocks radiation from the phone's antenna while allowing touch input and visual display.
23. Mobile Phone Case with Integrated Radiation Shielding Layer and Screen Protector
Chengdu United Sunchine Protective Equipment Co., Ltd., 2018
Radiation protection mobile phone case that reduces the amount of radiation emitted by the phone and absorbed by the user's body. The case has a radiation shielding layer on the exterior shell and a screen protector. This shielding layer reduces the radiation exposure compared to using just the phone without a case or screen protector.
24. Layered Radiation Absorbing and Heat Dissipating Case for Electronic Devices
Shenzhen Transsion Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 2018
Radiation protection case for electronic devices like smartphones that can absorb and convert electromagnetic radiation into heat. The case has layers inside-out: a first electromagnetic wave absorption layer made of an organic material to absorb electromagnetic waves, a heat dissipation layer to quickly dissipate the converted heat, and an outer layer like paint or a lacquer. This configuration allows the case to directly absorb electromagnetic radiation emitted by the device and convert it into heat, preventing secondary backflow of strengthened radiation. The heat dissipation layer quickly disperses the converted heat to protect internal components. The outer layer improves aesthetics.
25. Multilayer Radiation-Absorbing Housing with Conductive Polymers and Heat Dissipation Layer
SHENZHEN TRANSSION MANUFACTURING CO LTD, SHENZHEN TRANSSION MFG CO LTD, 2017
Radiation-proof housing for electronic devices like smartphones that can absorb and convert electromagnetic radiation into heat to protect the user from radiation exposure. The housing has layers with materials like conductive polymers that absorb radiation and a heat dissipation layer to quickly dissipate the converted heat. This prevents internal electronics from excessive heat and avoids secondary radiation. The housing can be integrated into device enclosures to directly absorb internal radiation and improve absorption speed.
26. Mobile Device Antenna with Integrated Signal Rerouting Radiation Shielding Element
ADERET INNOVATIONS LTD, 2017
Protecting users of mobile devices from radiation exposure by directing the emitted signals away from the body. It involves integrating an antenna and a radiation shielding element into the device. The shielding element reroutes the emitted signals outwards instead of absorbing them in the body. This reduces the radiation exposure when the device is near the user's head. The shielding element can be operated in conjunction with the antenna to reroute the signals.
27. Radiation Shielding Housing for Mobile Devices with Wavelength-Specific Absorption Unit
Duong Huy Ha, 2016
Customizable radiation protector for mobile devices that can substantially reduce the harmful radiation emitted by the devices. The protector has a housing to hold the device on one side and a shielding unit on the opposite side. The shielding unit is customized to the specific wavelength of the device's radiation to provide maximum protection. The shielding unit's size and thickness are tailored based on the radiation wavelength to effectively absorb it.
28. Mobile Device Case with Integrated Rear Radiation Shielding Layer
SHENZHEN HFC SHIELDING PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2016
Radiation protective case for mobile devices that shields the user from electromagnetic radiation emitted by the device. The case has a rear housing that attaches to the device, and inside the rear housing is a radiation shielding layer that matches the shape of the device's bottom surface. This allows the case to enclose the device while keeping the shielding layer close to the user's body to reduce radiation exposure. The case can also have a flip-cover front housing that attaches to the sides of the rear housing.
29. Mobile Phone Case with Layered Metal Fiber Shielding and Flip-Over Front Cover
HUNAN HUIBO METAL MAT CO LTD, HUNAN HUIBO METAL MATERIAL CO LTD, 2016
Radiation-proof mobile phone case with built-in shielding to protect against radiation exposure. The case has a flip-over front cover that attaches to a storage frame around the phone. The case has layers of hard material and metal fiber between them. This sandwich structure provides radiation shielding around the phone when the case is closed. The front cover can flip open and close like a regular case. It connects to the storage frame using a piece or buckles. The case also has charging holes matching the phone's charging ports.
30. Protective Cover for Portable Devices with Integrated Metal Layer and Ag Nanoweb for Electromagnetic Shielding and Antibacterial Function
AMOGREENTECH CO., LTD., 2015
Protective cover for portable devices with integrated electromagnetic wave shielding, antibacterial properties, and improved antenna performance. The cover has a metal layer on the inner surface to shield EM waves, an Ag nanoweb layer formed by electrospinning Ag nanomaterials onto the metal, and a fiber layer protecting the metal. The Ag nanoweb provides antibacterial and EM shielding. The metal layer is made by attaching a conductive plate to the cover and then electrospinning Ag nanomaterials onto it. The metal yarn used for the conductive layer is wound onto the fiber yarn in a specific direction to prevent breaks in the antenna pattern.
31. Modular Electromagnetic and Thermal Radiation Shield with Layered Frequency-Specific Blocking and Absorbing Materials
Icaro Innovations Corporation, 2015
Body shield to protect people from electromagnetic and thermal radiation emitted by electronic devices like smartphones and laptops. The shield has an outer covering with removable sections that attach to the device to enclose it completely. The shielding material inside includes layers for blocking extremely low frequency (ELF) radiation and absorbing higher frequency (RF) radiation.
32. Cell Phone Case with Composite Structure Incorporating Electromagnetic Fiber Mesh and Transmissive Layer
SHENZHEN ZHONGFEI TENGXIANG AVIAT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, SHENZHEN ZHONGFEI TENGXIANG AVIATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2015
Cell phone case that reduces radiation exposure while maintaining communication quality. The case has a composite structure with a transmissive layer and an electromagnetic fiber layer. The fiber layer functions as a mesh of interlaced fibers. The transmissive layer is sandwiched between the fiber layer and the phone. The fibrous layer absorbs electromagnetic radiation, while the transmissive layer allows signal transmission. The composite structure reduces radiation compared to a regular phone case.
33. Cell Phone Case with Transparent Faraday Cage Materials Incorporating Metal Nanoparticle Doping
Michael Sekora, Jeffrey Mroz, 2010
A cell phone case that reduces radiation exposure by using transparent materials with Faraday cage properties. The case blocks radiation from reaching the user by covering the front and sides with Faraday materials. The back is left open for signals to enter/exit. This allows the case to reduce radiation contact compared to a solid case significantly. The transparent Faraday materials are made by doping metal nanoparticles into the case material. This enables high radiation blocking while maintaining transparency. The case can be made entirely of the heterogeneous transparent Faraday material for maximum blocking.
34. Electronic Device Casing with Integrated Electromagnetic Wave Absorption Structure
Fu-Chi Tsai, Po-Yi Lin, 2006
Casing for electronic devices that fully absorbs electromagnetic waves. The casing has a body and an electromagnetic absorption structure attached to the body surface. The absorption structure is made of a material that absorbs electromagnetic waves instead of just reflecting them. This provides better shielding compared to just reflecting the waves. The absorption structure can be applied separately to existing devices or integrated during manufacturing by molding it together with the body.
35. Conductive Shielding for Non-Ionizing Radiation Mitigation in Telecommunication Devices
Ben Saur, Diana M. Maichin, 2004
Reducing exposure to non-ionizing radiation emitted by cell phones and cordless phones without degrading signal quality. The invention involves placing conductive shielding inside the phones to capture the radiation before it reaches the user's head. The shielding can be flexible sheets or strips secured inside the phone using adhesive. This captures the radiation before it can enter the user's body. The shielding can be made of a thin metal mesh.
36. EMI Shielding Enclosure with Colored Conductive Coating on Transparent Interior Surfaces
Thomas A. Clement, Ming Zhou, 2003
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding enclosures, like phone cases, with interior surfaces coated in colored conductive paint to provide both EMI shielding and cosmetic enhancement. The coating is applied to transparent or translucent plastic parts to create an optically visible colored layer that can be seen through the exterior. The colored paint masks the natural brown or silver color of the conductive filler and provides a customized appearance. The conductive coating provides EMI shielding while the color adds a visual element to the enclosure.
37. Radiation Shield with Conversion Material for Ionic Motion Dissipation
Ashok V. Joshi, 2002
Radiation shield for devices like cell phones that converts radiation into ionic motion to dissipate it instead of allowing it to reach the user. The shield has a barrier with conversion material between the device's radiation source and the user's body. This barrier converts the radiation into ionic motion that dissipates it, preventing it from reaching the user. The barrier can be adjusted relative to the device's antenna to optimize radiation capture.
Wireless charging, signal strength, and utility must not be compromised by the ability to filter or divert radiation in these enclosures in an effective manner. Innovation in material selection and engineering is needed to accomplish maximum radiation reduction with a modern and user-friendly design. Diverse ways of accomplishing this objective are presented in the patents reviewed.
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