Controlled synthesis and electromagnetic wave absorption properties of core-shell Fe3O4@SiO2 nanospheres decorated graphene

Fe₃O₄/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanocomposite was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and then SiO₂ coated onto Fe₃O₄ by a modified Stӧber method. The transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy characterization indicate that masses of Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ core-shell structure nanospheres attached to the RGO sheets, and that the thicknesses of SiO₂ shells are about 20–40 nm. The X-ray diffractograms and Raman spectra illustrate that the synthesized samples consist of highly crystallized cubic Fe₃O₄, amorphous SiO₂ and disorderedly stacked RGO sheets. The magnetic hysteresis loops reveal the ferromagnetic behavior of the samples at room temperature. In addition, the Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/RGO paraffin composite exhibit excellent electromagnetic wave absorption properties at room temperature in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz, which are attributed to the effective complementarities between the dielectric loss and magnetic loss. For Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/RGO-1 and Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/RGO-2 nanocomposite, the minimum reflection loss can reach −26.4 dB and −16.3 dB with the thickness of 1.5 mm, respectively. The effective absorption bandwidth of the samples can reach more than 10.0 GHz with the thickness in the range of 1.5–3.0 mm. It is demonstrated that such nanocomposite could be used as a promising candidate in electromagnetic wave absorption area.     

Controlled synthesis of Fe3O4@SnO2/RGO nanocomposite for microwave absorption enhancement

A ternary nanocomposite of Fe₃O₄@SnO₂/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) with different contents of SnO₂ nanoparticles was synthesized by a simple and efficient three-step method. The transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy characterization display that plenty of Fe₃O₄@SnO₂ core–shell structure nanoparticles are well distributed on the surface of RGO sheets. The X-ray diffractograms show that the products consist of highly crystallized cubic Fe₃O₄, tetragonal SnO₂ and disorderedly stacked RGO sheets. The magnetic hysteresis measurement reveals the ferromagnetic behavior of the products at room temperature. The microwave absorption properties of paraffin containing 50 wt% products were investigated at room temperature in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz by a vector network analyzer. The electromagnetic data show that the maximum reflection loss is −45.5 dB and −29.5 dB for Fe₃O₄@SnO₂/RGO-1 and Fe₃O₄@SnO₂/RGO-2 nanocomposite, respectively. Meanwhile, the reflection loss less than −10 dB is up to 14.4 GHz and 13.8 GHz for Fe₃O₄@SnO₂/RGO-1 and Fe₃O₄@SnO₂/RGO-2 nanocomposite, respectively. It is believed that such nanocomposite could be used as promising microwave absorbers.     

Enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance of SiCN(Fe) fibers by in-situ generated Fe3Si and CNTs

The SiCN(Fe) fibers with excellent one-dimensional microstructure and electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption performance were synthesized by combining polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) method and electrospinning. The in-situ generation of Fe₃Si and CNTs by adding ferric acetylacetonate (FA) into the raw materials effectively improved the dielectric properties, magnetic properties and the impedance matching performance of the SiCN(Fe) fibers. The EMW absorption performance of SiCN(Fe) fibers were mainly based on dipole polarization loss, interface polarization loss and eddy current loss. The RL_min value of SiCN(Fe) fibers reached ?47.64 dB at 1.38 mm and the effective absorption band (EAB, RL ≤ ?10 dB) reached 4.28 GHz (13.72–18 GHz, 1.35 mm).     

Titania-Coated Magnetite and Ni-Ferrite Nanocomposite-Based RADAR Absorbing Materials for Camouflaging Application

A novel core–shell-structured nanocomposite material based on titanium dioxide-coated magnetite and Ni-ferrite has been prepared for RADAR absorbing application in a X-band region. The coating of magnetic particles with TiO₂ was carried out by in situ hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide, and the composite absorber sheets were prepared with epoxy resin. The morphological characterization of the magnetic particles was studied with field emission scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and vibrating sample magnetometer analysis techniques. The measurement results confirmed the coating of magnetic particles with TiO₂ and reduction of the magnetization of magnetite and Ni-ferrite nanoparticles compared with the uncoated ferrite nanoparticles. Distribution of particle inside the matrix was studied with scanning electron microscope. Microwave absorption study in X-band (8–12 GHz) region was carried out with vector network analyzer. Results showed reflection loss values of ?26.5 db at 9.08 GHz for the magnetite coated with titanium dioxide/conducting carbon black containing sample which increased to ?45.7 db at 9.13 GHz for the Ni-ferrite coated with TiO₂/conducting carbon black formulation. It was observed that coating of magnetic particles resulted in the improvement in the microwave absorption.     

Improved electromagnetic absorbing properties of Si3N4–SiC/SiO2 composite ceramics with multi-shell microstructure

Porous Si₃N₄–SiC composite ceramic was fabricated by infiltrating SiC coating with nano-scale crystals into porous β-Si₃N₄ ceramic via chemical vapor infiltration (CVI). Silica (SiO₂) film was formed on the surface of rod-like Si₃N₄–SiC grains during oxidation at 1100 °C in air. The as-received Si₃N₄–SiC/SiO₂ composite ceramic attains a multi-shell microstructure, and exhibits reduced impedance mismatch, leading to excellent electromagnetic (EM) absorbing properties. The Si₃N₄–SiC/SiO₂ fabricated by oxidation of Si₃N₄–SiC for 10 h in air can achieve a reflection loss of ?30 dB (>99.9% absorption) at 8.7 GHz when the sample thickness is 3.8 mm. When the sample thickness is 3.5 mm, reflection loss of Si₃N₄–SiC/SiO₂ is lower than ?10 dB (>90% absorption) in the frequency range 8.3–12.4 GHz, the effective absorption bandwidth is 4.1 GHz.     

INVESTIGATION OF ADSORPTION AND INHIBITIVE PROPERTIES OF SOME DIAMINE COMPOUNDS ON MILD STEEL CORROSION IN HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION

In this work, the adsorption and corrosion inhibition effect of two new synthesized compounds on mild steel in 6 M hydrochloric acid was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Tafel polarization, weight loss, quantum, and atomic force microscopy methods. The obtained results show that these compounds are efficient corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid media. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy shows that inhibition efficiency increases with increase of concentration of both inhibitors. These molecules obey the Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Some samples of mild steel were examined by atomic force microscopy. Quantum chemical calculations were further applied to reveal the adsorption structure and explain the experimental results.     

Achieving ultra-high electromagnetic wave absorption by anchoring Co0.33Ni0.33Mn0.33Fe2O4 nanoparticles on graphene sheets using microwave-assisted polyol method

The Co_0.33Ni_0.33Mn_0.33Fe₂O₄/graphene nanocomposite for electromagnetic wave absorption was successfully synthesized from metal chlorides solutions and graphite powder by a simple and rapid microwave-assisted polyol method via anchoring the Co_0.33Ni_0.33Mn_0.33Fe₂O₄ nanoparticles on the layered graphene sheets. The Fe³⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Mn²⁺ ions in the solutions were attracted by graphene oxide obtained from graphite and converted to the precursors Fe(OH)₃, Co(OH)₂, Ni(OH)₂, and Mn(OH)₂ under slightly alkaline conditions. After the transformations of the precursors to Co-Ni-Mn ferrites and conversion of graphene oxide to graphene under microwave irradiation at 170?°C in just 25?min, the Co_0.33Ni_0.33Mn_0.33Fe₂O₄/graphene nanocomposite was prepared. The composition and structure of the nanocomposite were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductive coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy (RS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), etc. It was found that with the filling ratio of only 20?wt% and the thickness of 2.3?mm, the nanocomposite showed an ultra-wide effective absorption bandwidth (less than ?10?dB) of 8.48?GHz (from 9.52 to 18.00?GHz) with the minimum reflection loss of ??24.29?dB. Compared to pure graphene sheets, Co_0.33Ni_0.33Mn_0.33Fe₂O₄ nanoparticles and the counterparts reported in literature, the nanocomposite exhibited much better electromagnetic wave absorption, mainly attributed to strong wave attenuation, as a result of synergistic effects of dielectric loss, conductive loss and magnetic loss, and to good impedance matching. In view of its thin thickness, light weight and outstanding electromagnetic wave absorption property, the nanocomposite could be used as a very promising electromagnetic wave absorber.     

纳米胶囊的制备方法与结构性能的研究进展

介绍了纳米胶囊的新型制备方法,包括乳液聚合法、界面聚合法、凝聚相分离法、双乳液蒸发技术、无机物化学镀膜法和聚电解质交替吸附法等。从纳米胶囊的粒径控制、包裹率、Zeta电位、热敏性和酸碱敏感性等方面分析了制备方法对纳米胶囊结构性能的影响。展望了纳米胶囊的发展趋势。     

Dielectric loss and phase transition of sodium potassium niobate ceramic investigated by impedance spectroscopy

The dielectric permittivity of Na_0.80K_0.20NbO₃ ceramic was investigated by impedance spectroscopy. The dielectric characterization was performed from room temperature to 800 °C, in the frequency range 5 Hz–13 MHz. The bulk permittivity was derived by the variation of the imaginary part of the impedance as a function of reciprocal angular frequency. The permittivity values as a function of temperature showed two maxima. The first maximum is very similar at 200 °C and the second one positioned at around 400 °C, which was associated to Curie’s temperature. The evolution of the complex permittivity as a function of frequency and temperature was investigated. At low frequency dispersion was investigated in terms of dielectric loss. The Na_0.80K_0.20NbO₃ showed a dissipation factor between 5 and 40 over a frequency range from 1 to 10² kHz.     

Microwave absorption properties of Ni/(C, silicides) nanocapsules

ABSTRACT: The microwave absorption properties of Ni/(C, silicides) nanocapsules prepared by an arc discharge method have been studied. The composition and the microstructure of the Ni/(C, silicides) nanocapsules were determined by means of X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectric spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscope observations. Silicides, in the forms of SiOx and SiC, mainly exist in the shells of the nanocapsules and result in a large amount of defects at the 'core/shell' interfaces as well as in the shells. The complex permittivity and microwave absorption properties of the Ni/(C, silicides) nanocapsules are improved by the doped silicides. Compared with those of Ni/C nanocapsules, the positions of maximum absorption peaks of the Ni/(C, silicides) nanocapsules exhibit large red shifts. An electric dipole model is proposed to explain this red shift phenomenon.     

Fe3O4纳米晶表面裹负SiO2的制备研究

纳米材料又称超微颗粒材料,是由纳米粒子组成,具有纳米尺寸效应.纳米材料用于化学反应会呈现出不同寻常的反应性能.磁性纳米材料作为一种新型的纳米材料,具有不同于常规材料的独特效应,如量子尺寸效应、表面效应、小尺寸效应、宏观量子隧道效应及顺磁效应等,这些效应使磁性纳米粒子具有不同于常规材料的光、电、声、热、磁敏感特性.近年来...     

柳州,云浮,宣化三厂预热分解系统技术改进经验引起的思考

本文分析了柳州、云浮、宣化三厂预分解系统粘结堵塞、难以稳定生产和不能“达产达标”的原因,逐一介绍了三厂预分解系统技术改进的措施和效果,并就其技改工程经验进行了分析总结和探索思考.     

Electrodeposition of iron in sulphate solutions

The kinetics of iron electrodeposition from acid sulphate solutions onto a platinum electrode was investigated by means of stationary polarisation curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Together with interfacial pH data previously obtained, the effect of pH was analysed. The formation of at least three adsorbed intermediates at the cathode surface was evidenced in all pH values. The relative rate of their formation and its surface concentration depend on the solution pH as well as on the electrode potential. It is suggested that two of these species catalyses the H⁺ reduction whereas the other one may have a blocking effect on this reaction.     

The electromagnetic absorbing properties of plasma-sprayed TiC/Al2O3 coatings under oblique incident microwave irradiation

High performance absorbing coatings attract great interest because of the urgent demand for radar stealth technology. However, most reported absorbing coatings focused on the incident microwave were perpendicular to the surface of the coatings. Here, a kind of absorber of TiC/Al₂O₃ was prepared by plasma spraying method and the influence of TiC content and oblique incident microwave irradiation on the absorbing properties of TiC/Al₂O₃ were reported. The absorbing performance firstly increased and then decreased with increasing the TiC content due to the impedance matching and attenuation constant cannot match well at the same time. Meanwhile, compared with TE polarization, TM polarization of the plasma-sprayed TiC/Al₂O₃ coatings was more sensitive to the incident angle. This study demonstrates the feasibility of plasma-sprayed TiC/Al₂O₃ absorbing coatings for electromagnetic applications.