SiCnw@SiC foam prepared based on vapor-solid mechanism for efficient microwave absorption

A SiC_nw@SiC foam with highly efficient microwave absorption (MA) performance was successfully synthesized based on Vapor-Solid (V–S) growth mechanism. SiC nanowire (SiC_nw) and SiC foam skeleton efficiently form a double network coupling structure, which gives additional interface polarization and dielectric loss for the SiC foam, significantly enhancing the MA capacity of the foam. In this study, the SiC_nw@SiC foam has a minimum reflection loss (RL_min) of ?86.31 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 12.55 GHz in room-temperature environment. However, the MA performance of SiC_nw@SiC foam decreases with increasing temperature, which may be due to the thickening of the SiO₂ layer in the SiC_nw at high temperature. At 600 °C, it has no effective absorption bandwidth, while at 1000 °C, the EAB and RL_min were 0.6 GHz and ?13.04 dB, respectively. As the temperature reaches 1000 °C, the defects in the material further increase, leading to a recovery in the MA performance.     

The heterointerface of graphene in-situ growth for enhanced microwave attenuation properties in La-doped SiBCN ceramics

The electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbing materials are widely applied to attenuate the useless and harmful EMW generated from wireless communication and 5G networks, which could protect the human health and electronic device safety. In this study, La-doped SiBCN ceramics with broadband EMW absorption capability were prepared via generating abundance of heterointerfaces, as graphene were in-situ grown by La₂O₃ catalyzing. The graphene in-situ formed in the ceramics can be attributed to the La atom decreasing the potential energy of the free carbon ring nucleation from −760.9 Ha to −8984.3 Ha. Consequently, the electrical conductivity of the SiBCN ceramics improved from 12.360 S/m to 18.025 S/m, the minimum reflection loss (RL_min) obtained was −26.48 dB at 7.2 GHz and the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) was 6.32 GHz (11.68–18.00 GHz) at a thickness of 1.7 mm. At 700 °C, the RL_min and EAB values reached −43.18 dB and 4.2 GHz, respectively. The enhanced EMW absorbing capability can be attributed to the rationally tailor the heterointerfaces to improve the polarization loss and conduction loss of the SiBCN ceramics. The interfaces between graphene and amorphous phases generate built-in electric fields and space chare regions to strengthen the interface polarization, while the electrons migrating rapidly in the graphene and other crystals improved the electrical conductivity. The positive effect of heterointerfaces regulation of graphene in-situ growth improved the dielectric loss capacity of the SiBCN ceramics; therefore, this study provides a feasible method to enhance the EMW absorption capability of polymer-derived ceramics.     

Adjustable iron-containing SiBCN ceramics with high-temperature microwave absorption and anti-oxidation properties

Quaternary siliconboron carbonitride (SiBCN) ceramics show excellent high-temperature stability and oxidation resistance, indicating great potential as high-temperature electromagnetic (EM) wave absorbing materials. In this contribution, an efficient and facile method was developed to prepare bulk iron-containing SiBCN (Fe–SiBCN) ceramics with remarkable EM wave absorption at high temperature by pyrolyzing boron and iron containing precursors (PSZV-B–Fe). The introduction of boron and iron not only improves the high-temperature stability but also influences the complex permittivity and EM wave absorption. The minimum reflection coefficient (RC_min) is −61.05 dB, and the effective bandwidth absorption (EAB) is 3.35 GHz (9.05–12.4 GHz). The RC_min will be decreased to −52.3 dB at 600°C as well as the EAB covers more than 67% of the X band (2.8 GHz). The high-temperature stable Fe–SiBCN ceramics with adjustable dielectric properties can be utilized as high-performance EM wave-absorbing materials in high-temperature and harsh environments.     

Effect of boron content on the microstructure and electromagnetic properties of SiBCN ceramics

Electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbing materials have excellent potential for various applications in civil engineering and the military. In this study, siliconboron carbonitride (SiBCN) ceramics with excellent EMW absorption capability and oxidation resistance were obtained by adjusting the boron content. The results revealed that the graphite crystallite size in the SiBCN ceramics increased from 3.42 to 3.78 nm, whereas the thickness of the oxide layer decreased from 16.6 to 8.2 μm. The highest electrical conductivity and permittivity for the SiBCN ceramics were obtained when the boron content was 5%. The minimum reflection loss was ?35.25 dB at 10.57 GHz and a ceramic thickness of 2.0 mm. At a temperature of 600 °C, the SiBCN ceramic exhibited excellent EMW attenuation ability; particularly, the minimum reflection loss reached ?29.18 dB at 9.65 GHz and a ceramic thickness of 2.5 mm. The superior EMW absorption properties of the SiBCN ceramics at high temperatures can be ascribed to the synergistic effect of relaxation and conductivity. The results suggest that boron could enhance the transformation of amorphous carbon into crystalline graphite and increase the number of heterointerfaces and conductive paths. This work provides a method for obtaining SiBCN ceramics with excellent EMW absorption properties.     

Electromagnetic wave absorption properties of polymer-derived magnetic carbon-rich SiCN-based composite ceramics

In this paper, the mixture of Fe and Ni nanoparticles (abbreviated as FeNi) was added to liquid polysilazane (PSZ) as a magnetic source, to prepare a series of magnetic carbon-rich SiCN-based composite ceramics by adjusting the mass ratio of FeNi through the polymer derivation method. The phase composition, microstructure, conductivity, electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption performance and mechanism of composite ceramics prepared were discussed. The analysis shows that the introduction of magnetism has adjusted the impedance matching and improved the magnetic loss performance of composite ceramics on the whole, and the dielectric loss ability of composite ceramics has been strengthened benefiting from the formation of conductive path of CNTs precipitated by FeNi catalysis in the matrix. Therefore, the addition of magnetic particles improves the EMW absorption peak intensity and effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of composite ceramics. When the addition amount of FeNi was 5 wt%, the sample 5# exhibited the best comprehensive EMW absorption performance: Its minimum reflection loss (RL_min) was ?18 dB and the EAB was 2.5 GHz when the thickness was 1 mm, the EAB covering the C, X and Ku bands can be obtained by adjusting the thickness from 1.0 mm to 4.0 mm. Through calculation, the EAB (EAB_tf) of 5# with a thickness of 1 mm and a filling rate of 1 wt% can reach 50, which is significantly higher than that of a series of SiCN-based composite ceramics previously reported. In addition, the density of 5# was 2.3 g/cm³, and its compressive strength (CS) can reach 337 MPa. The data shows that the composite ceramic 5# prepared in this experiment has the merits of light weight, excellent comprehensive EMW absorption performance and good compression resistance, and is expected to be one of the promising materials in the field of new-generation EMW absorbers.     

Microstructure and EMW absorbing properties of SiCnw/SiBCN-Si3N4 ceramics annealed at different temperatures

SiC nanowire/siliconboron carbonitride-Silicon nitride (SiC_nw/SiBCN-Si₃N₄) ceramics were prepared via a low-pressure chemical vapor deposition and infiltration (LPCVD/CVI) technique. The as-prepared ceramics were annealed at varying temperatures (1200–1600 °C) in a N₂ atmosphere, and their crystallization mechanism and absorbing properties were subsequently studied. The absorbing properties of the SiC_nw/SiBCN-Si₃N₄ ceramics improved with the annealing temperature up to a certain value and decreased thereafter. Among the samples tested, the SiC_nw/SiBCN-Si₃N₄ ceramics annealed at 1300 °C showed the highest permittivity (real and imaginary parts) and dielectric loss values in the X-band (ca. 5.34, 2.55, and 0.47 respectively), and this could be attributed to the precipitation of carbon and SiC nanocrystals. The sample treated at 1300 °C decreased its minimum reflection coefficient (RC) from −12.0 to −59.68 dB (compared with the as-received SiC_nw/SiBCN-Si₃N₄ ceramics) and the effective RC (below -10 dB) in the whole X-band could be achieved when the thickness was set to 3–3.5 mm. These results revealed that the absorbing performance was significantly improved after the heat treatment at 1300 °C.     

3D printed SiC nanowire reinforced composites for broadband electromagnetic absorption

SiC nanowire/acrylic resin (SiC_nw/ACR) composites with broadband electromagnetic (EM) absorption capabilities were fabricated by a novel procedure using 3D stereolithography (3D-SL) printing technology. The EM absorption abilities of the composites can be adjusted by tuning the SiC_nw content and the thickness of the printing layer. When the SiC_nw content is 3?wt% and the thickness of the printing layer is 25?μm–50?μm, the SiC_nw/ACR composite has an optimally broad effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) and a high efficiency for EM absorption, whether assessing the C, X or Ku band, because of the high dielectric loss and proper impedance matching between the materials and free space. In the C band (4–8?GHz), the EAB reaches 2.9?GHz, and the reflection loss (RL) reaches ?34.1?dB; in the X band (8–12?GHz), the EAB reaches 4?GHz, which covers the entire X band, and the RL reaches ?34.5?dB; in the Ku band (12–18?GHz), the EAB exceeds 6?GHz, which covers the whole Ku band, and the RL reaches ?34.7?dB. This research is of great importance to the rapid preparation of parts, shells or devices with arbitrarily complex shapes and high efficiency broadband EM absorption abilities.     

Microstructure and EMW absorption properties of CVI Si3N4–SiCN ceramics with BN interface annealed in N2 atmosphere

A kind of chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) Si₃N₄–BN–SiCN composite ceramic with excellent electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbing properties is obtained by CVI BN interface and SiCN matrix on porous Si₃N₄ ceramics, and then annealed at high temperatures (1200°C‐1500°C) in N₂ atmosphere. The crystallization behavior, EMW absorbing mechanism and mechanical properties of the composite ceramics have been investigated. Results showed CVI SiCN ceramics with BN interface were crystallized in the form of nanograins, and the crystallization temperature was lower. Moreover, both EMW absorbing properties and mechanical properties of CVI Si₃N₄–BN–SiCN composite ceramics firstly increased and then decreased with the increase in annealing temperature due to the influence of BN interface on the microstructure and phase composition of the composite ceramics. The minimum reflection coefficient (RC) and maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of the composite ceramics annealed at 1300°C were ?47.05 dB at the thickness of 4.05 mm and 3.70 GHz at the thickness of 3.65 mm, respectively. The flexural strength and fracture toughness of the composite ceramics annealed at 1300°C were 94 MPa and 1.78 MPa/m^1/2, respectively.     

High performance X-band electromagnetic wave absorption of SiBCN metamaterials fabricated by direct pyrolysis

Electromagnetic wave (EMW)-absorbing ceramic metamaterials without doping absorbers were prepared by direct pyrolysis of polymer-derived SiBCN ceramics (PDC-SiBCN). The pyrolytic behavior of the ceramics, the effect of the pyrolysis temperature on the mechanical strength, and the EMW absorption properties of the metamaterials are discussed in detail. The mechanism of the enhanced EMW absorption by the metamaterials was further analyzed. The results indicated that PDC-SiBCN demonstrated the optimum impedance matching and absorption performance at a pyrolysis temperature of 1500 °C. The metamaterial can effectively absorb the full X-band when its thickness is in the range of 4.3–5.7 mm. When the thickness was adjusted to 4.7 mm, the minimum reflection coefficient (RC) reached − 26.6 dB. In addition, the flexural strength of the metamaterial was 31.2 MPa, and the compressive strength was 96.9 MPa, which is 60 times higher than that of the solid structure. This study provides a feasible guide for the simple fabrication of lightweight, high-strength, and high-performance EMW-absorbing materials.     

Effect of SiBCN content on the dielectric and EMW absorbing properties of SiBCN-Si3N4 composite ceramics

Siliconboron carbonitride ceramics (SiBCN) were introduced into porous Si₃N₄ substrates via low pressure chemical vapor deposition and infiltration from SiCl₃CH₃-NH₃-BCl₃-H₂-Ar system. To improve the electromagnetic wave(EMW) absorbing properties, the molar ratio, n_CH3SiCl3/(n_NH3 + n_BCl3), was increased based on thermodynamics analysis. The results show that nanosized silicon carbide crystals and free carbon dispersed uniformly in the amorphous SiBCN phase, resulting in suitable dielectric properties and improved absorption capabilities of SiBCN-Si₃N₄ ceramics. Additionally, with increasing SiBCN ceramics loading, the amount of nanocrystals and interface between nanocrystals and amorphous SiBCN phase increased, leading to enhanced polarization and dielectric loss of the composite ceramics. When SiBCN content was up to 3.64 wt%, the electromagnetic reflection coefficient (RC) of SiBCN-Si₃N₄ composite ceramics reached ?40 dB (>99.97% absorbing) with the effective electromagnetic absorbing bandwidth of 3.64 GHz in the X-band. This study makes it possible to fabricate SiBCN-based composite materials with excellent EMW absorbing properties at a low temperature.     

Preparation of SiCf/Si–O–C composites by impregnation pyrolysis of polysiloxane and its electromagnetic wave absorption properties

High-temperature structural electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption materials are increasing in demand because they can simultaneously possess the functions of mechanical load-bearing, heatproof, and EMW absorption. Herein, SiC_f/Si–O–C composites were prepared by precursor impregnation pyrolysis using continuous SiC fibers needled felt as reinforcement and polysiloxane as a precursor, respectively. The phase composition, microstructure, complex permittivity, and EMW absorption properties of SiC_f/Si–O–C composites after annealing at various temperatures were investigated. The annealing at 1400–1500°C affects positively the EMW absorption performance of the composites, because the β-SiC microcrystals and SiC nanowires were generated by the activation of carbothermal reduction reaction in the composites, and the aspect ratio of SiC nanowires increased with the rise of temperature. The composites exhibit optimal EMW absorption performance, with the effective absorption bandwidth covering the entire X-band and the minimum reflection loss (RL_min) of −32.8 dB at 4.0 mm when the annealing temperature is raised to 1500°C. This is because that the impedance matching is improved as the rising of ε′ and decreasing of ε″ due to the conversion of free carbon in the composite into SiC nanowires.     

Construction of multiple heterogeneous interface and its effect on microwave absorption of SiBCN ceramics

Iron-containing siliconboron carbonitride (SiBCN) ceramics with multiple heterogeneous interfaces were fabricated using the microstructural design and polymer-derived ceramics (PDC) approach. The characterization results revealed the in-situ generation of nanocrystals, including graphite, belt-like silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), and silicon carbide (SiC) whiskers, in amorphous SiBCN matrix after annealing. At the same time, these dielectric lossy phases successfully constructed multiple heterogeneous interfaces and three-dimensional network structures. Consequently, the conductivity of the ceramics increased from 4.49 × 10⁻⁹ (annealed at 800 °C) to 0.67 × 10⁻⁴ S cm⁻¹ (annealed at 1600 °C). The real part of permittivity improved from 4.57–3.36 (annealed at 800 °C) to 10.90–8.38 (annealed at 1600 °C) in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz. The formation of multiple heterogeneous interfaces caused interfacial polarization and increased the multiple relaxations, which ultimately led to a superior microwave absorption property with a minimum reflection loss (RL_min) of −34.28 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 3.76 GHz (8.64–12.4 GHz).     

MXene-derived TiC/SiBCN ceramics with excellent electromagnetic absorption and high-temperature resistance

Demand for high-performance electromagnetic (EM) wave absorbing materials with high-temperature resistance is always urgent for application in a harsh environment. In this contribution, two-dimensional material, Ti₃C₂T_x MXene, was introduced into a hyperbranched polyborosilazane. After pyrolyzation, the as-prepared TiC/SiBCN ceramics present excellent EM wave absorption in X-band. The TiC nanograins appearing after annealing provide multilevel reflection and interface polarization. Dipole polarization formed at interface defects, in company with interfacial polarization, also makes a great contribution to enhanced EM wave absorption. The TiC/SiBCN nanocomplex prepared with 5 wt% Ti₃C₂T_x MXene possesses a minimum reflection coefficient of −45.44 dB at 10.93 GHz and abroad bandwidth 8.4 and 12.4 GHz, almost covering the entire X-band. Tuning the thickness in the range of 2.35-2.54 mm, the effective absorption band can achieve the entire X-band. And the EM wave absorbing performance has been maintained to a large extent at 600°C with the minimum reflection coefficient of −26.12 dB at 12.13 GHz and the effective absorption bandwidth of 2 GHz. Last but not the least, TiC/SiBCN ceramics offer a good thermal stability in argon as well as in air atmosphere, making it possible to serve in high-temperature detrimental environments. This study is expected to provide a new perspective for the design of high-performance absorbing materials that are able to be used in harsh environments, especially in high temperatures.     

Preparation,mechanical, dielectric and microwave absorption properties of hierarchical porous SiCnw-Si3N4 composite ceramics

Herein, hierarchical porous SiC_nw-Si₃N₄ composite ceramics with good electromagnetic absorption properties were prepared. A porous Si₃N₄ matrix with different pore structures was first prepared by gelcasting-pressureless sintering (G-PLS) and gelcasting combined with particle stabilized foam-pressureless sintering (G-PSF-PLS). SiC_nw was then introduced by catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CCVD). An increase in solid loading (25–40 vol%) decreased apparent porosity (47.7–41.3%) and improved flexural strength (142.19–240.36 MPa) and fracture toughness (2.25–3.68 MPa·m^1/2). The addition of foam stabilizer propyl gallate (PG, 0.5–1.0 wt%) significantly increased apparent porosity (73.2–86.4%) and realized large-sized spherical pores, reducing flexural strength (58.23–38.56 MPa) and fracture toughness (0.75–0.41 MPa·m^1/2). High apparent porosity and large-sized pores facilitated the introduction of SiC_nw. The 25 vol% sample exhibited a reflection loss of ? 14.67 dB with an effective absorption bandwidth of 3.47 GHz, suggesting a development potential in the electromagnetic wave absorption field.     

Impedance matching optimization of SiCf/Si3N4–SiOC composites for excellent microwave absorption properties

SiC fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites (SiC_f-CMCs) are considered to be one of the most promising materials in the electromagnetic (EM) stealth of aero-engines, which is expected to achieve strong absorption and broad-band performance. Multiscale structural design was applied to SiC_f/Si₃N₄–SiOC composites by construction of micro/nanoscale heterogeneous interfaces and macro double-layer impedance matching structure. SiC_f/Si₃N₄–SiOC composites were fabricated by using SiC fibers with different conductivities and SiOC–Si₃N₄ matrices with gradient impedance structures to improve impedance matching effectively. Owing to its unique structure, SiC_f/Si₃N₄–SiOC composites (A3-composites) achieved excellent EM wave absorption performance with a minimum reflection coefficient (RC_min) of ?25.1 dB at 2.45 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 4.0 GHz at 2.85 mm in X-band. Moreover, double-layer SiC_f/Si₃N₄–SiOC with an improved impedance matching structure obtained an RC_min of ?56.9 dB and an EAB of 4.2 GHz at 3.00 mm, which means it can absorb more than 90% of the EM waves in the whole X-band. The RC is less than ?8 dB at 2.6–2.8 mm from RT to 600 °C in the whole X-band, displaying excellent high-temperature absorption performance. The results provide a new design opinion for broad-band EM absorbing SiC_f-CMCs at high temperatures.     

Oxidation and ablation behaviours of a SiCnw@SiC–Si coating fabricated for carbon-fibre-reinforced carbon-matrix composites via thermal evaporation and gaseous silicon infiltration

A SiC-nanowire-modified SiC–Si (SiC_nw@SiC–Si) coating was prepared for carbon-fibre-reinforced carbon-matrix (C/C) composites using a two-step method based on thermal evaporation and gaseous silicon infiltration, and the effects of SiC nanowires on the oxidation and ablation behaviours of the coated samples were studied. Oxidation tests conducted at 1500 °C revealed that the weight loss of the SiC–Si-coated C/C composite was 15.85% after 6 h, whereas the SiC_nw@SiC–Si-coated C/C composite experienced a significantly lower weight loss of 1.27% after 50 h. Ablation tests suggested that the mass and linear ablation rates of the SiC_nw@SiC–Si-coated C/C composite were 0.05 mg/s and 0.09 μm/s, respectively; they were reduced by 78.26 and 92.74%, respectively, compared with those of the SiC–Si-coated C/C composite. Careful characterisation suggested that the network structure of the SiC nanowires in the SiC–Si phase can suppress crack propagation and firmly attach to the coating surface to enhance the interfacial adhesion between the coating and substrate, leading to improved anti-oxidation and anti-ablation properties. The SiC_nw@SiC–Si coating could offer a technological foundation for preventing the oxidation and ablation of C/C composites in aerospace engineering.     

Enhancement of oxidation resistance at 1000–1400 °C of low carbon Al2O3–C refractories with pre-synthesized SiCnw/Al2O3

The oxidation resistance of low carbon Al₂O₃–C refractories with the addition of SiC_nw/Al₂O₃ composite powders and the enhancement mechanisms were investigated. The oxidation resistance was evaluated by oxidation index (O.I.) and oxidation rate constant (k). The enhancement mechanisms of SiC_nw/Al₂O₃ on oxidation resistance were analyzed based on the phases and microstructures. The results showed that the SiC_nw/Al₂O₃ can improve the oxidation resistance of Al₂O₃–C refractories, the O.I. and k of A6 (6 wt% SiC_nw/Al₂O₃ addition) were 26.0% and 34.5% lower than those of reference sample A0, respectively. The oxidation resistance of refractories was improved in a range of 1000–1400 °C due to the introduction of SiC_nw/Al₂O₃. The enhancement mechanisms can be explained that SiC_nw is more susceptible to be oxidized due to its high specific surface area, which expanded the action temperature range of other antioxidants and itself. The mullite and dense protective layer generated during oxidation is also beneficial to impede the diffusion of O₂.     

Enhanced electromagnetic microwave absorption properties of SiCN(Fe) ceramics produced by additive manufacturing via in-situ reaction of ferrocene

SiCN(Fe) ceramics with excellent electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption performance were successfully prepared from a preceramic polymer doped with ferrocene. Additive manufacturing (Digital Light Processing), providing enhanced structural design ability, was employed to fabricate samples with complex architectures. During pyrolysis, ferrocene catalyzed the in-situ formation of a large amount of turbostratic carbon, graphite and SiC nanosized phases, which formed carrier channels in the electromagnetic field and increased the conductivity loss. Meanwhile, it also increased the dipole polarization, interface polarization and the dielectric properties of the material, which finally enhanced the EMW absorption capacity of SiCN(Fe) ceramics. When containing 0.5 wt% ferrocene, the material showed good performance with EAB 4.57 GHz at 1.30 mm, and RL_min −61.34 dB at 2.22 mm. The RL_min of 3D-SiCN-0.5 ceramics was −6 dB, and the RL of the X-band was lower than −4 dB at 2 mm.     

Ultra-light 3D bamboo-like SiC nanowires felt for efficient microwave absorption in the low-frequency region

Nonmagnetic ceramics are ideal microwave absorbing materials used in high-temperature and oxidizing environments. However, low-frequency absorbing properties of this material are rarely reported because low-frequency absorbing requires nonmagnetic materials to have much higher permittivity. In this research, a series of three-dimensional architectures formed by SiC nanowires with different microstructures felt were fabricated to address this issue. The morphology of the SiC_nw (linear, bamboo-shaped, and worm-like) dominated by the VLS growth mechanism can be manipulated by the silicon vapor concentration, which is governed by the vaporization temperature of the mixed silicon source (Si and SiO₂) in different sintering processes. The spontaneously overlapped bamboo-shaped SiC nanowires in these felt enhance the permittivity and conductivity loss and produce multiple scattering effects on the incident EM waves, thus increasing the low-frequency wave absorption ability. The RL_min of the bamboo-shaped SiC_nw felt reaches ?44.3 dB at 3.85 GHz with the corresponding EAB of 0.64 GHz (3.6–4.24 GHz) at a thickness of 3.5 mm. The density of the SiC_nw felt is as low as 0.022 g/cm³ due to the high porosity (99.3%) of 3D networks, which fulfills lightweight requirements and highly efficient electromagnetic wave absorption.     

Enhanced electromagnetic microwave absorption of Fe/C/SiCN composite ceramics targeting in integrated structure and function

The Fe/C/SiCN composite ceramics were synthesized by polymer-derived method to obtain the integration of structure and functions. The electromagnetic waves (EMW) absorption properties at X and Ku bands were investigated. The addition of nano-sized Fe particles improved the magnetic loss and impedance matching, and the carbon nanotubes generated by the iron in-situ catalysis increased the internal relaxation polarization and interfacial polarization, which together improved the EMW absorption properties significantly. In particular, the Fe/C/SiCN-9 showed the optimum reflection loss (RL) of ?31.06 dB at 10.03 GHz with an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB, RL < ?10 dB) of 3.03 GHz at 2.51 mm, indicating the excellent EMW absorption properties of Fe/C/SiCN composite ceramics.