Facile synthesis and excellent electromagnetic wave absorption properties of flower-like porous RGO/PANI/Cu<Subscript>2</Subscript>O nanocomposites

Novel porous ternary nanocomposite systems containing reduced graphene oxide (RGO)/polyaniline (PANI)/cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) were prepared via one-step in situ redox method. The RGO/PANI/Cu₂O nanocomposites present a flower-like structure with an average size of 2.0 μm in diameter. The morphologies and properties of the products can be controlled by adjusting the molar ratios of aniline to Cu²⁺. When the molar ratio of aniline to Cu²⁺ is 1:1, the product exhibits excellent microwave absorption property in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz. It can be seen that the maximum reflection loss (RL) of the ternary composite is up to ?52.8 dB at 2.7 GHz with a thickness of only 2 mm, and the absorption bandwidth corresponding to ?10 dB (90% of EM wave absorption) is 13.2 GHz. The microwave absorption property of ternary RGO/PANI/Cu₂O composite is significantly improved due to its special flower-like porous structure, dielectric loss property and well impedance matching characteristics, which is 8.12 times than that of pure RGO and 5.28 times than that of pure PANI. Therefore, our study paves a new way to prepare the promising lightweight and high-performance composite materials combined with the characteristics of three components for electromagnetic absorption.     

Enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption properties of polyaniline-coated Fe3O4/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites

Fe₃O₄-reduced graphene oxide-polyaniline (Fe₃O₄–RGO–PANI) ternary electromagnetic wave absorbing materials were prepared by in situ polymerization of aniline monomer on the surface of Fe₃O₄–RGO nanocomposites. The morphology, structure and other physical properties of the nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, vibration sample magnetism, etc. The electromagnetic wave absorbing properties of composite materials were measured by using a vector network analyzer. The PANI–Fe₃O₄–RGO nanocomposites demonstrated that the maximum reflection loss was ?36.5 dB at 7.4 GHz with a thickness of 4.5 mm and the absorption bandwidth with the reflection loss below ?10 dB was up to 12.0 GHz with a thickness in the range of 2.5–5.0 mm, suggesting that the microwave absorption properties and the absorption bandwidth were greatly enhanced by coating with polyaniline (PANI). The strong absorption characteristics of PANI–Fe₃O₄–RGO ternary composites indicated their potential application as the electromagnetic wave absorbing material.     

Microwave absorption properties of double-layer absorbers based on spindle magnetite nanoparticles and flower-like copper sulfide microspheres

In this work, the spindle magnetite nanoparticles (SMNPs) and flower-like copper sulfide microspheres (FCSMSs) were synthesized via hydrothermal method. The structures, chemical composition and morphologies of samples were analyzed and characterized in detail. The microwave absorption properties of single-layer and double-layer absorbers were investigated based on the electromagnetic transmission line theory in the frequency range from 2 to 18 GHz. The results show that the double-layer absorbers consisting of FCSMSs as matching layer and SMNPs as absorbing layer display superior microwave absorbing performance compared to the single-layer ones due to the proper combination of magnetic loss of SMNPs and dielectric loss of FCSMSs, and the improved impedance matching characteristics. When the thicknesses of the absorbing layer and the matching layer are 1.6 and 0.4 mm, respectively, the minimum reflection loss reaches ??74.3 dB at 10.9 GHz, and the efficient absorption bandwidth is up to 5.34 GHz (8.46–13.8 GHz). The optimal SMNPs/FCSMSs double-layer absorbers can become a novel microwave absorption material with strong-absorption and broad-band.     

Investigation on the broadband electromagnetic wave absorption properties and mechanism of Co<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>-nanosheets/reduced-graphene-oxide composite

A cobaltosic-oxide-nanosheets/reduced-graphene-oxide composite (CoNSs@RGO) was successfully prepared as a light-weight broadband electromagnetic wave absorber.The effects of the sample thickness and amount of composite added to paraffin samples on the absorption properties were thoroughly investigated.Due to the nanosheet-like structure of Co3O4,the surface-to-volume ratio of the wave absorption material was very high,resulting in a large enhancement in the absorption properties.The maximum refection loss of the CoNSs@RGO composite was-45.15 dB for a thickness of 3.6 mm,and the best absorption bandwidth with a reflection loss below-10 dB was 7.14 GHz with a thickness of 2.9 mm.In addition,the peaks of microwave absorption shifted towards the low frequency region with increasing thickness of the absorbing coatings.The mechanism of electromagnetic wave absorption was attributed to impedance matching of CoNSs@RGO as well as the dielectric relaxation and polarization of RGO.Compared to previously reported absorbing materials,CoNSs@RGO showed better performance as a lightweight and highly efficient absorbing material for application in the high frequency band.     

Combination of pumpkin-derived biochar with nickel ferrite/FeNi3 toward low frequency electromagnetic absorption

The rapid development of electromagnetic communication and electronic technique has brought serious problems of EMI and electromagnetic radiation. Herein, a combined method of ball milling, hydrothermal and multiple calcination processes was utilized to synthesize pumpkin-derived biochar/nickel ferrite/FeNi₃ composite. The nickel ferrite and FeNi₃ nanoparticles are distributed uniformly on the surface of biochar, and the thin carbon layer formed on the surface of NPs endows a better impedance matching to the particles. The excellent low frequency absorption performance can be achieved via the cooperative effect of dielectric and magnetic wastage mechanisms i.e., low frequency natural resonance, abundant interface polarization, dipolar polarization, conductive loss, multi-reflection and scatter etc. The maximum RL value achieves ??59.29 dB at 1.30 GHz with the effective absorption bandwidth of 1.34 GHz (0.76–2.1 GHz), declaring this biochar/nickel ferrite/FeNi₃ ternary hybrid could be used as one kind of efficient low frequency electromagnetic absorbent.

     

The microwave absorbing properties of CoFe<Subscript>2</Subscript> attached single walled carbon nanotube/BaFe<Subscript>12</Subscript>O<Subscript>19</Subscript> nanocomposites

The CoFe₂ attached single-walled carbon nanotubes (CoFe₂@SWCNTs) and BaFe₁₂O₁₉ ferrite nanocomposites with different CoFe₂@SWCNTs weight ratios (1, 3, 5, 7 wt%) were synthesized by a simple combination process. Then, the electromagnetic and microwave absorption properties were systematically investigated by a vector network analyzer in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz. High-quality CoFe₂@SWCNTs were prepared by a direct current arc discharge method in one-step. BaFe₁₂O₁₉ nanocrystals were synthesized by a nitrate citric acid sol–gel auto-ignition method. The CoFe₂@SWCNT/BaFe₁₂O₁₉ nanocomposites exhibited an efficient reflection loss (RL) and a wide absorption bandwidth. The minimum RL of ?54.13 dB was observed at 11.84 GHz for the nanocomposite (5 wt% CoFe₂@SWCNTs) with a thickness of 2.8 mm, 3.4 times greater than those without CoFe₂@SWCNTs, and a broad absorption bandwidth of 4.64 GHz (<?10 dB) was achieved. In addition, the nanocomposite (1 wt% CoFe₂@SWCNTs) shows a broader effective microwave absorption bandwidth of 7.12 GHz with a thickness of 1.9 mm. The experimental results reveal that the absorbing properties of the nanocomposites are greatly improved by controlling the CoFe₂@SWCNTs weight ratio and the matching thickness of the absorber. This CoFe₂@SWCNT/BaFe₁₂O₁₉ nanocomposite is anticipated to be applied in advanced microwave absorbers.     

FeCo/PPy纳米复合材料的合成及其电磁性能调控

为进一步改善电磁波吸收材料的阻抗匹配、提高吸收强度,本工作以液相还原法制备不同反应时间的FeCo磁性纳米颗粒,经表面修饰后通过原位氧化聚合,合成不同系列的FeCo/PPy纳米复合材料。结果表明,当FeCo反应时间为2h时,所合成的FeCo/PPy复合材料在14.45GHz、匹配厚度为2mm时最小反射损耗可达-38.19dB,有效带宽为5.45GHz(12.24～17.69GHz)。磁性纳米颗粒引入聚吡咯,有效降低了聚吡咯的复介电常数,优化了阻抗匹配,降低了对电磁波的反射;同时,在FeCo磁性纳米颗粒的磁损耗、PPy的介电损耗以及异质界面极化损耗等多重作用下,FeCo/PPy纳米复合材料对电磁波有着较好的吸收性能。     

Ni0.4Co0.2Zn0.4Fe2O4/BaTiO3纳米纤维双层吸波涂层的微波吸收特性研究

采用静电纺丝法制备了平均直径分别为180 nm和220 nm的BaTiO₃(BTO)和Ni_0.4Co_0.2Zn_0.4Fe₂O₄(NCZFO)纳米纤维, 使用X射线衍射(XRD)、场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)和矢量网络分析仪(VNA)对纤维的物相结构、表面形貌和微波电磁参数进行了表征, 并根据传输线理论分析评估了以BTO和NCZFO纳米纤维为吸收剂的硅橡胶基单层和双层结构吸波涂层在2~18 GHz范围内的微波吸收性能。结果显示, 由于BTO纳米纤维的介电损耗与NCZFO纳米纤维的磁损耗的有机结合和阻抗匹配特性的改善, 以NCZFO纳米纤维/硅橡胶复合体(S1)为匹配层、BTO纳米纤维/硅橡胶复合体(S2)为吸收层的双层吸波涂层比相应单层吸波涂层表现出更为优异的吸收性能。通过调节匹配层与吸收层的厚度, 在4.9~18 GHz范围内反射损耗可达–20 dB以下; 当吸收层和匹配层的厚度分别为2.3 mm和0.5 mm时, 最小反射损耗位于9.5 GHz达–87.8 dB, 低于–20 dB的吸收带宽为5 GHz。优化设计的NCZFO/BTO纳米纤维双层吸波涂层有望发展成为一种新型的宽频带强吸收吸波材料。     

Fabrication of Graphdiyne/Graphene Composite Microsphere with Wrinkled Surface via Ultrasonic Spray Compounding and its Microwave Absorption Properties

Advanced carbon materials are constantly being used in the field of microwave absorption. Herein, in order to enrich the variety and expand the application fields of graphdiyne (GDY), the wrinkled graphene (RGO) nanosheet coated and embedded with GDY porous microspheres (RGO/GDY) are prepared by GDY synthesis, ultrasonic spray, and pyrolysis. The study finds that RGO and GDY have effective synergistic effects. The suitable pores and composition, conductive network formed by overlapping 0D and 2D materials, special surface and internal morphology design, and high-temperature activation process make RGO/GDY exhibit excellent impedance matching and attenuation capabilities. Under the best amount of GDY (20 mg), the particle sizes of the microspheres (≈6 µm), and filler content (27.5%), the minimum reflection loss (RL_min) is −58 dB@8.3 GHz, and the corresponding matching thickness is 2.7 mm. The effective absorption bandwidth is 4.3 GHz as the thickness is 1.9 mm. By adjusting the thickness, the absorber can completely absorb microwaves of all the C, X, and Ku bands. The microwave absorbing mechanisms are elucidated. GDY materials are first applied to the field of microwave absorption, enhancing the absorption performance of RGO/GDY. It provides a new way to manufacture electromagnetic wave absorbers with satisfactory performance.     

Synthesis and microwave absorption enhancement of Fe-doped NiO@SiO2@graphene nanocomposites

Fe-doped NiO@SiO₂@graphene nanocomposites have been successfully fabricated for the first time, in which Fe-doped NiO nanoparticles are about 3 nm in diameter. In order to measure their electromagnetic properties, Fe-doped NiO@SiO₂@graphene (25 wt%) wax composites were then prepared. The experimental results show that Fe-doped NiO@SiO₂@graphene nanocomposites exhibit significantly enhanced microwave absorption performance in terms of both the maximum reflection loss value and the absorption bandwidth in comparison with NiO@SiO₂@graphene. The maximum reflection loss of Fe-doped NiO@SiO₂@graphene nanocomposites can reach −51.2 dB at 8.6 GHz with a thickness of 4 mm, and the absorption bandwidth with the reflection loss below −10 dB is 4 GHz (from 7 to 11 GHz). Therefore, this kind of nanocomposites may have the potential as high-efficient absorbers for microwave absorption applications.     

Microwave absorption performance of hierarchical structured composites of greigite and reduced graphene oxide

The greigite (Fe₃S₄)/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) hierarchical structural composites (F–R) with the Fe₃S₄ nanoparticles attached to the RGO layers were successfully prepared via a simple one-pot solvothermal method. The microwave absorption properties were evaluated by calculating the reflection loss (RL) values. The results show that the RGO content and the filler loading of composites in paraffin mixture are very critical to the microwave absorption properties because they can improve the electromagnetic parameters. Sample F–R-3 presents the best microwave absorption capacity, in which an optimum RL value of ??62.3 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB, RL value?<???10 dB) of 3.04 GHz (14.96–18 GHz) can be obtained when the matching thickness is only 1.29 mm. Meanwhile, the widest EAB reaches 4.08 GHz (13.92–18 GHz) at the matching thickness of only 1.37 mm. Impressively, when the matching thickness is in the range of 1.2–5.5 mm, all RL peaks are below ??20 dB, and the EAB can be 14.98 GHz (3.02–18 GHz), covering the whole C, X and Ku bands. The distinguished absorption property is mainly ascribed to the combined effect of strong loss ability and good impedance matching. Apparently, the F–R composite with strong absorption ability, thin thickness and wide EAB is suitable for the efficient microwave absorber.

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Preparation and microwave absorption properties of polyaniline/Mn0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4 nanocomposite in 2–18 GHz

The polyaniline/Mn_0.8Zn_0.2Fe₂O₄(PANI/MZF) nanocomposite was prepared by an in situ polymerization method. The samples were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope and vibrating sample magnetometer. The complex permittivity and complex permeability for the nanocomposites were measured by wave-guide method with vector network analyzer in 2.0–18.0 GHz. The reflection losses (R _L ) of the nanocomposites were investigated according to the wave transmission theory. The results showed the maximum reflection loss of the PANI/MZF nanocomposite was about ?20.6 dB at 14.4 GHz with a bandwidth of 5.6 GHz. In conclusion, a wider absorption frequency range could be obtained by adding polyaniline contain in the MZF ferrite. The PANI/MZF nanocomposite is a good microwave shielding and absorbing materials at higher frequency.     

Multi-Scale Design of Ultra-Broadband Microwave Metamaterial Absorber Based on Hollow Carbon/MXene/Mo2C Microtube

Developing various nanocomposite microwave absorbers is a crucial means to address the issue of electromagnetic pollution, but remains a challenge in satisfying broadband absorption at low thickness with dielectric loss materials. Herein, an ultra-broadband microwave metamaterial absorber (MMA) based on hollow carbon/MXene/Mo₂C (HCMM) is fabricated by a multi-scale design strategy. The microscopic 1D hierarchical microtube structure of HCMM contributes to break through the limit of thickness, exhibiting a strong reflection loss of -66.30 dB (99.99997 wave absorption) at the thinnest matching thickness of 1.0 mm. Meanwhile, the strongest reflection loss of -87.28 dB is reached at 1.4 mm, superior to most MXene-based and Mo₂C-based microwave absorbers. Then, the macroscopic 3D structural metasurface based on the HCMM is simulated, optimized, and finally manufactured. The as-prepared flexible HCMM-based MMA realizes an ultra-broadband effective absorption in the range of 3.7-40.0 GHz at a thickness of 5.0 mm, revealing its potential for practical application in the electromagnetic compatibility field.     

Carbon nanotubes/Ni and chain-like carbon nanospheres/Ni nanocomposites: selective production and their microwave absorption performances

It was well recognized that constructing the dielectric/magnetic nanocomposites was considered as an effective way to develop excellent microwave absorption materials (MAMs). Herein, we proposed a simple water-assisted chemical vapour deposition process to selectively produce carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/Ni and chain-like carbon nanospheres (CCNSs)/Ni nanocomposites in high yield by controlling the decomposition temperature. The ultrahigh yield of CCNSs could be achieved when C₂H₂ was catalytically decomposed at 515 °C, which was up to ca. 211.0. The results suggested that electromagnetic and microwave absorption properties of as-prepared samples were highly dependent on their microstructures and composition parameters, which could be regulated by the introduction of water vapour and decomposition temperature. It was worth mentioning that the obtained CCNSs/Ni nanocomposites could simultaneously present an optimal reflection loss of ? 28.32 dB with a matching thickness of 1.68 mm, and an effective frequency bandwidth of 4.60 GHz with the matching thickness of 1.71 mm. Our results provided an effective and facile strategy to produce CCNSs/Ni in high yield, which provided a new idea for the designing and synthesis of lightweight and excellent MAMs.

     

Three-dimensional network structure Co/CNT derived from bimetal MOFs toward efficient electromagnetic wave absorber

The development of radar stealth technology and the innovation of modern communication technology have put forward new requirements for microwave absorbing materials. Herein, the novel cobalt/carbon nanotube (Co/CNT) material with a three-dimensional (3D) network structure was prepared through the pyrolysis of nanosized bimetallic CoZn-ZIF precursor. The material exhibits excellent performance under the synergistic effect of multiple loss mechanisms. The minimum reflection loss (RL_min) value reaches −43 dB with 3.3 mm at a filled ratio of 20 wt%. In addition, its effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) can reach 4.2 GHz with a thickness of 3 mm. Furthermore, based on the systematic analysis of the absorption mechanism, an MA fabric with EAB covering the entire X band was successfully constructed with polyimide (PI) fabric as the substrate. The interconnected graphite network provides strong conduction loss and polarization loss, and the existence of Co nanoparticles not only provides magnetic loss but also effectively adjusts impedance matching performance. Overall, this research provides a new perspective for the design and application of high-performance microwave absorbing materials.     

Regulating microwave absorption and energy bandgap using cauliflower-like polyaniline coated on La0.8Sr0.2FeO3 nanoparticles

In this research, La_0.8Sr_0.2FeO₃/cauliflower-like polyaniline (PANi) nanocomposite was architected based on a novel complementary method using dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid as a doping agent. The prepared nanocomposite was characterized using Fourier transform infrared, X-ray powder diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer diffuse reflection spectroscopy, and vector network analyzer analyses. All of the used analyses attested that the pure structure of materials has been synthesized. Polarizability, energy bandgap, magnetic property, and microwave absorbing features were tailored by loading the various mass fraction of PANi. Exclusive interactions between the nanoparticles with alkaline property and aniline monomers along the experimental route led to the preparation of nanocomposite with unique morphology. Inserting PANi augmented softness and isotropic magnetic property of the prepared nanocomposite, desirable for microwave absorption. Moreover, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) was applied as a novel microwave absorbing matrix. The maximum reflection loss (RL) of La_0.8Sr_0.2FeO₃/PANi_10%/PAN was ??69.24 dB at 12.62 GHz with an efficient bandwidth of 6.47 GHz (RL?<???10 dB) meanwhile the efficient bandwidth was enhanced to 6.97 GHz (RL?<???10 dB) for La_0.8Sr_0.2FeO₃/PANi_30%/PAN nanocomposite.

     

Co含量对轻质微波吸收剂C/Co纳米纤维吸波性能的影响

采用静电纺丝法结合热处理制备了一种可应用于2~18 GHz频段的高性能轻质微波吸收剂C/Co纳米纤维, 详细研究了金属Co含量对纳米纤维的电磁特性及微波吸收性能的影响。相对于纯碳纳米纤维, C/Co纳米纤维的微波吸收性能得到显著加强, 其主要吸波机制仍是介电损耗。随着Co含量的增加, C/Co纳米纤维的电磁衰减能力逐渐下降, 而微波吸收却先增强后减弱, 含37.8wt% Co的C/Co-5纳米纤维因金属Co粒子和纳米碳纤维的良好结合与协同效应, 以及纤维中特殊的Co粒子@石墨核壳结构所带来的良好阻抗匹配与足够高的电磁衰减能力而表现出最好的吸波性能。模拟计算结果表明, 涂层厚度在1.1~5.0 mm间变化时, 填充5wt% C/Co-5纳米纤维的硅胶吸波涂层的反射损耗(RL)值超过-20 dB的频率范围在3.2~18 GHz, 最小RL值达到-78.8 dB, 其中当涂层厚度仅为1.5 mm时, RL值低于-20 dB的吸收带宽可达6.0 GHz (12~18 GHz)。C/Co纳米纤维优异的微波吸收性能表明, 这些磁性碳杂化纳米纤维有望成为一种极具应用前景的新型吸波材料。     

Dielectric, magnetic, and microwave absorbing properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes filled with Sm2O3 nanoparticles

This study investigates the dielectric, magnetic, and microwave absorbing properties of Sm₂O₃-filled multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) synthesized by wet chemical method. The complex permittivity and permeability were measured at a microwave frequency range of 2-18 GHz. Sm₂O₃ nanoparticles encapsulated in the cavities enhance the magnetic loss of MWCNTs. The calculated results indicate that the bandwith of absorbing peak of the modified MWCNTs is much broader than that of unfilled MWCNTs. The maximum reflectivity (R) is about − 12.22 dB at 13.40 GHz and corresponding bandwidth below − 5 dB is more than 5.11 GHz. With the increase of thickness, the peak of R shifts to lower frequency, and multiple absorbing peaks appear, which helps to broaden microwave absorbing bandwidth.     

Regulation of Impedance Matching and Dielectric Loss Properties of N-Doped Carbon Hollow Nanospheres Modified With Atomically Dispersed Cobalt Sites for Microwave Energy Attenuation

The rational design of lightweight, broad-band, and high-performance microwave absorbers is urgently required for addressing electromagnetic pollution issue. Metal single atoms (M–SAs) absorbers receive considerable interest in the field of microwave absorption due to the unique electronic structures of M–SAs. However, the simultaneous engineering of the morphology and electronic structure of M–SAs based absorbers remains challenging. Herein, a template-assisted method is utilized to fabricate isolated Co–SAs on N-doped hollow carbon spheres (NHCS@Co–SAs) for high-performance microwave absorption. The combination of atomically dispersed Co sites and hollow supports endows NHCS@Co–SAs with excellent microwave absorption properties. Typically, at an ultralow filler content of 8 wt%, the minimum reflection loss and effective absorption bandwidth of the NHCS@Co–SAs are up to −44.96 dB and 5.25 GHz, respectively, while the absorbing thickness is only 2 mm. Theoretical calculations and experimental results indicate that the impedance matching characteristic and dielectric loss of the NHCSs can be tuned via the introduction of M–SAs, which are responsible for the excellent microwave absorption properties of NHCS@Co–SAs. This work provides an atomic-level insight into the relationship between the electronic states of absorbers and their microwave absorption properties for developing advanced microwave absorbers.     

Investigation of adjacent spacing dependent microwave absorption properties of lamellar structural Ti3C2Tx MXenes

Ti₃C₂Tx MXenes and their composites play a vital role in the research on microwave absorbing materials. Herein, the different interlamellar spaces of Ti₃C₂Tx MXene materials were prepared by an etching process. The dependence of the microwave absorbing properties of the Ti₃C₂Tx MXene nanosheets on different interlamellar spaces was studied. The complex permittivity, dielectric loss, impedance matching characteristic and the minimum reflection loss (RL) value with the variation in interlamellar space were systematically investigated. Results showed that 40% ratio paraffin-bonded composites (S3) have a strong electromagnetic wave absorption performance and large effective absorbing bandwidth. The maximum RL reaches −36.3 dB at 4.67 GHz with the thickness of 4.5 mm, ascribed to its a high dielectric loss and good impedance matching characteristics. The RL value of Ti₃C₂Tx MXenes is strongly dependent on the inter-lamellar space. The enhanced microwave absorption originates from the unique 2-D structure, good impedance matching characteristics, and enhanced space-charge polarization effects. This work provides a new avenue for exploring high-performance microwave absorbers based on MXene materials.