Effects of Calcination Temperature on Magnetic and Microwave Absorption Properties of SrFe12O19/Ni0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 Composites

Journal of Electronic Materials - SrFe12O19/Ni0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 powders were prepared by the one-pot solution combustion method. The effect of calcination temperatures (700°C and 800°C) on...     

Dielectric Properties of Polypropylene-Based Nanocomposites with Ionic Liquid-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Nanocomposites were prepared from polypropylene (PP) and untreated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) or MWCNTs surface-functionalized with ionic liquids (MIL), as fillers, and their dielectric properties were compared. The physical (cation–π/π–π) interaction between the ionic liquids and the MWCNTs was apparent from Raman spectroscopy and from thermogravimetric analysis. Morphology characterization revealed that ionic liquids improve the dispersibility of MWCNTs in the PP matrix. It is suggested that the substantial increase in the dielectric permittivity of the nanocomposites compared with that of the PP originates from a remarkable Maxwell–Wagner–Sillars (MWS) effect at percolation threshold where mobile charge carriers are blocked at internal interfaces between the MIL and the PP matrix. The high polarity of ionic liquids may reinforce the MWS effect, and the nonconducting organic groups of the ionic liquids promote the low loss tangent and low conductivity of the MIL/PP nanocomposites. Compared with MWCNTs/PP nanocomposites, lower loss tangent and higher dielectric permittivity were observed for MIL/PP nanocomposites, making the material more attractive for application in electronics.     

Facile Preparation and Characterization of Poly (3-hexylthiophene)/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Thermoelectric Composite Films

This paper reports a novel, cost-effective, scalable, and simple method for preparing poly(3-hexylthiophene)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (P3HT/MWCNT) nanocomposite films. The P3HT/MWCNT films were prepared by oxidative polymerization of 3-hexylthiophene in chloroform solution containing dispersed MWCNT. The phase composition and microstructure of the composite films were analyzed by x-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and field-emission scanning electron microscopy. The composite films were smooth, dense, and uniform. The thermoelectric properties of the composite films were measured at room temperature. The electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient of the films with MWCNT content of 5?wt.% were ~1.3?×?10^?3?S/cm and 131.0???V/K, respectively.     

Electronic Materials Based on Co0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4/Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 Nanocomposites

The reduction of the radar cross-sectional area achieved in stealth technology has been a major challenge since the Second World War, being accomplished by covering the metallic surfaces of aircraft, ships, tanks, etc. with radar-absorbing materials. Nowadays, the development of lightweight microwave-absorbing materials with reduced thickness has a greater impact due to their excellent microwave-absorbing properties. In this study, the microwave-absorbing properties of nanocomposites based on Zn-substituted cobalt ferrite and lead zirconium titanate have been investigated in the X-band (8.2 GHz to 12.4 GHz) region. Zn-substituted cobalt ferrite (CZF) and lead zirconium titanate (PZT) nanoparticles were prepared by the coprecipitation and homogeneous precipitation method, respectively. Nanocomposites were developed by dispersing these nanoparticles with different compositions into an epoxy resin matrix. All the composite materials showed more than 90% microwave absorption in the X-band region. The nanocomposite containing CZF/PZT (3:1) with 2 mm thickness displayed maximum return loss of ?47.87 dB at 12.23 GHz. The microwave absorbers based on epoxy resin polymeric matrix exhibited better absorbing properties when the dielectric contribution matched the magnetic contribution, and the loss mechanisms were mainly due to the dielectric loss.     

Characterization of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Composites in a Waveguide of Square Cross Section

Multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composites are characterized within 8-10 GHz using a waveguide of square cross section. The complex permittivity is extracted and empirical expressions are obtained as a function of frequency by minimizing the difference between the measured and theoretical values of the scattering parameters. Composites with CNT concentrations ranging from 0%-20% are investigated. The square cross section of the waveguide allows for different orientations of samples to test the anisotropy of MWCNT composites.     

Managing the Magnetic Properties of NiCo/C Nanocomposites

Russian Microelectronics - The creation of new types of radio-absorbing materials (RAMs) is relevant due to the intensive development of microwave radio electronic devices, their increasing power,...     

Ba2Ti9O20/PTFE微波介电复合材料的制备及性能

采用粉末冶金工艺制备了以微波介质陶瓷Ba2Ti9O20微粉增强PTFE的微波基片复合材料。研究了陶瓷微粉含量对其介电性能的以及介电性能的频率和温度特性，并用介质混合法则对其介电常数进行拟合分析。发现某些组分的Ba2Ti9O20／PTFE复合材料的介电常数和介电损耗具有良好的频率和温度稳定性，拟合结果与实验测试结果一致性较好。     

Effect of CuO Addition on Microwave Dielectric Properties of 0.80Sm(Mg0.5Ti0.5)O3-0.20Ca0.8Sr0.2TiO3 Ceramics

The effects of CuO addition on phase composition, microstructure, sintering behavior, and microwave dielectric properties of 0.80Sm(Mg_0.5Ti_0.5)O₃-0.20 Ca_0.8Sr_0.2TiO₃(8SMT-2CST) ceramics prepared by a conventional solid-state ceramic route have been studied. CuO addition shows no obvious influence on the phase of the 8SMT-2CST ceramics and all the samples exhibit pure perovskite structure. Appropriate CuO addition can effectively promote sintering and grain growth, and consequently improve the dielectric properties of the ceramics. The sintering temperature of the ceramics decreases by 50°C by adding 1.00 wt.%CuO. Superior microwave dielectric properties with a ε _r of 29.8, Q × f of 85,500 GHz, and τ _f of 2.4 ppm/°C are obtained for 1.00 wt.%CuO doped 8SMT-2CST ceramics sintered at 1500°C, which shows dense and uniform microstructure as well as well-developed grain growth.     

Nonlinear Characterization and Modeling of Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistors

We report for the first time to our knowledge large-signal measurements performed at 600 MHz and in time domain on carbon nanotube field-effect transistors (CNFETs) using a large-signal network analyzer. To overcome the very high mismatch between the high CNFET impedance and the basic 50-$Omega$ configuration of the setup, the output impedance was matched with the help of an experimental active load–pull configuration. Hence, we were able to observe under large-signal conditions the nonlinear behavior of CNFETs. Static measurements and continuous-wave ${ S}_{ ij}$-parameter measurements were made for many different biases. They were used in order to determine a nonlinear electrical model that has been validated thanks to the nonlinear measurements. The developed model opens the way for electrical CNFET circuit simulation and nonlinear applications of these devices.      

H_2O,Ne分子填充对纳米碳管振荡器性能的影响

采用分子动力学方法,分别对管芯没有填充和填充了H2O或Ne分子的纳米碳管振荡器的振荡进行了模拟。根据计算结果,讨论了H2O或Ne分子填充对碳管振荡器振幅衰减、振荡频率等振荡性能的影响。研究表明,H2O或Ne分子的填充加速了振荡器振幅的衰减,其中,Ne填充振荡器的衰减最为严重,无填充碳管振荡器的振荡性能最好,Ne填充碳管振荡器的性能最差。     

Investigating the Exchange-Coupling Interactionin Nanostructure Composite Particles of SrFe12O19and ZnFe2O4

Ferromagnetic SrFe₁₂O₁₉–ZnFe₂O₄ nanostructure composite particles were synthesized by co-precipitation of chloride salts, in different stoichiometric ratios, by addition of sodium hydroxide solution. The resulting precursors were heat treated at temperatures in the range 800–1200°C for 4 h. Exchange interactions of the nanostructure composite particles were studied by use of exchange-coupling theory and plots of magnetic hysteresis. On the basis of exchange-coupling theory, the exchange interaction can be improved by increasing the soft phase content within the hard matrix. As temperature and soft phase ratio increase, the exchange interaction increases because of exchange length enhancement. The modified Brown’s equation was also used to analyze the effects of exchange coupling on coercivity.     

Structural Characterization and Thermoelectric Properties of Hot-Pressed CoSi Nanocomposites

Fabrication of nanocomposites by introduction of SiO₂ metal oxide nanoparticles into a cobalt silicide thermoelectric matrix is studied. The CoSi matrix material was prepared through solid-state synthesis, and the nano-SiO₂ metal oxide was introduced by mechanical grinding. The mixed powders were hot pressed to fabricate nanocomposites. The structural and morphological modifications were studied by powder x-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy. The thermoelectric properties of the materials were followed through the Hall effect, Seebeck coefficient, and electrical and thermal conductivities in the temperature range from 300 K to 1000 K.     

碳纳米管膜场发射三极管的制备及特性研究

对多壁碳纳米管薄膜作为阴极的真空三极结构发光管器件进行了初步研制.研究了器件结构及场发射特性.研究证明碳纳米管薄膜是一种性能优良的冷阴极材料.采用CNTs薄膜为阴极的真空发光管器件可以在10-6～10-7 Pa的真空度下稳定工作,并在较低的阳极工作电压下获得较大的电流.在阳极电压为5.8 kV,栅压为750 V时,在3 cm2发射面积上,可获得1.1 mA的电流值.器件的发射电流较稳定,且亮度达到1.8X103 cd/m2,十分适用于户外大屏幕显示.     

Effects of Carbon Coating on Microstructure and Dielectric Properties of CaCu3Ti4O12

CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂ (CCTO) powders coated with carbon were synthesized by using a high-energy ball milling method. The obtained samples were characterized by x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The carbon-coated CCTO particles had a rough surface, which resulted from the growth of the carbon coating on the CCTO particles. It was found that the CCTO phase was observed as the major phase and no reaction occurred between the carbon and CCTO during the sintering process. The grain size of the CCTO ceramics decreased with the increase in carbon content, which indicated that carbon inhibits grain growth of CCTO ceramics. Specially, the dielectric constant decreased with the increase in carbon content. And CCTO1 ceramic (mass ratio of CCTO: carbon = 10:1) showed a lower dielectric constant (3.74 × 10⁴), with the dielectric loss value (0.04) much lower than that of CCTO at 20°C (10 k Hz).     

Preparation and Enhanced Thermoelectric Properties of p-Type BaFe12O19/CeFe3CoSb12 Magnetic Nanocomposite Materials

A series of p-type xBaFe₁₂O₁₉/CeFe₃CoSb₁₂ (x = 0, 0.05%, 0.10%, 0.20%, 0.40%) magnetic nanocomposite thermoelectric (TE) materials have been prepared by the combination of ultrasonic dispersion and spark plasma sintering (SPS). The effects of BaFe₁₂O₁₉ magnetic nanoparticles on the phase composition, microstructure, and TE properties of the nanocomposite materials were investigated in this work. x-Ray diffraction analysis shows that all the SPSed bulk samples are composed of main phase skutterudite besides a small amount of FeSb₂ and Sb. The TE transport measurements demonstrated that remarkable enhancements in electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient can be simultaneously realized by optimizing the doping content of BaFe₁₂O₁₉ magnetic nanoparticles. The lattice thermal conductivity was significantly reduced because of enhanced phonon scattering induced by BaFe₁₂O₁₉ nanoparticles. The highest ZT value reached 0.75 at 800 K for the sample with x = 0.05%, increased by 41.5% as compared with that of p-type CeFe₃CoSb₁₂ bulk material without BaFe₁₂O₁₉ magnetic nanoparticles. This work confirms that doping a small amount of BaFe₁₂O₁₉ magnetic nanoparticles can significantly improve the ZT value of p-type xBaFe₁₂O₁₉/CeFe₃CoSb₁₂ magnetic nanocomposite TE materials.     

低温烧结Ba3Ti5Nb6O28陶瓷及其微波介电性能

研究了CuO助剂对Ba3Ti5Nb6O28陶瓷的烧结特性、微结构以及介电性能的影响。研究表明,适量CuO助剂能使Ba3Ti5Nb6O28陶瓷的烧结温度从1 300℃降到950℃以下。部分CuO会固溶于Ba3Ti5Nb6O28并改变其晶粒形状,出现少量长条状晶粒。随着CuO含量增加,介电常数(rε)无明显变化,品质因数与频率之乘(Q×f)值因固溶物的产生而下降,频率温度系数(τf)向负频率温度系数方向移动。w(CuO)为1%的Ba3Ti5Nb6O28样品,在920℃、2 h下,获得了介电性能较好的低温共烧陶瓷,其介电常数rε为41,Q×f=6 500 GHz,τf=4×10-6/℃。     

碳纳米管非对称接触结构制作及电学性能研究

实验研究了多根或单根单壁碳纳米管与非对称金属电极接触结构的制作方法。先用介电泳方法(DEP)将碳纳米管定向排列在Au电极对之间,再用电子束光刻(EBL)在碳纳米管的一端加工Al电极,获得多根碳纳米管与金铝电极的非对称接触结构。先用EBL在Au电极对一端覆盖Al电极,再用DEP排列碳纳米管,实现单根碳管与金铝电极的非对称接触结构。非对称结构器件的电学测试研究表明,器件的I-V曲线不再对称,呈现出整流特性。     

铌酸锶钡铁电微晶玻璃的制备与性能研究

采用烧结法制备了Sr0.5Ba0.5Nb2O6(SBN)铁电微晶玻璃,并对其结构、介电性能进行表征。结果表明,随SBN含量的增加,主晶相从石英转变成焦绿石相CaNb2O6,最终转变成钨青铜相铌酸锶钡;同时,εr逐渐升高。经900℃/2 h+1250℃/2h烧结的10%玻璃和90%SBN(质量分数)组成的样品在85℃附近存在一个明显的弥散介电峰,其峰值对应的温度随频率的增加而升高,为典型的弛豫铁电相变。室温下,其εr高达947(1kHz)。