Flexible and Robust Functionalized Boron Nitride/Poly(p‑Phenylene Benzobisoxazole)Nanocomposite Paper with High Thermal Conductivity and Outstanding Electrical Insulation

With the rapid development of 5G information technology,thermal conductivity/dissipation problems of highly integrated electronic devices and electrical equipment are becoming prominent.In this work,“high-temperature solid-phase&diazonium salt decomposition”method is carried out to prepare benzidine-functionalized boron nitride(m-BN).Subsequently,m-BN/poly(pphenylene benzobisoxazole)nanofiber(PNF)nanocomposite paper with nacremimetic layered structures is prepared via sol–gel film transformation approach.The obtained m-BN/PNF nanocomposite paper with 50 wt%m-BN presents excellent thermal conductivity,incredible electrical insulation,outstanding mechanical properties and thermal stability,due to the construction of extensive hydrogen bonds andπ–πinteractions between m-BN and PNF,and stable nacre-mimetic layered structures.Itsλ∥andλ_(⊥)are 9.68 and 0.84 W m^(-1)K^(-1),and the volume resistivity and breakdown strength are as high as 2.3×10^(15)Ωcm and 324.2 kV mm^(-1),respectively.Besides,it also presents extremely high tensile strength of 193.6 MPa and thermal decomposition temperature of 640°C,showing a broad application prospect in high-end thermal management fields such as electronic devices and electrical equipment.

PBO fibers/fluorine-containing liquid crystal compound modified cyanate ester wave-transparent laminated composites with excellent mechanical and flame retardance properties

Bisphenol A dicyanate ester resins modified by fluorine-containing liquid crystal compound(LCFE)are applied as polymer matrix(LCFE-BADCy),poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fibers as rein-forcements,and fluorine/adamantane PBO precursor(pre FABPBO)as interfacial compatibilizer to prepare the corresponding PBO fibers/FABPBO/LCFE-BADCy wave-transparent laminated composites.LCFE could improve the order degree of BADCy cured network,in favor of enhancing the wave-transparent perfor-mance,mechanical properties,and intrinsic thermal conductivity.The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of PBO fibers/FABPBO/LCFE-BADCy composites are highly temperature(25–200℃)and frequency(10^(4)–10^(7) Hz and 8.2–12.4 GHz)stable with the value of 2.49 and 0.003 under 10^(6) Hz at 25℃,and the corresponding wave transmission efficiency is 95.0%,higher than that of 92.5%for PBO fibers/BADCy com-posites.The interlamellar shear strength and flexural strength are respectively 50.7 MPa and 682.5 MPa,38.1%and 16.2%higher than those of PBO fibers/BADCy composites.Besides,the volume resistivity,breakdown voltage,heat resistance index,glass transition temperature,flame retardant grade,and ul-timate oxygen index of PBO fibers/FABPBO/LCFE-BADCy composites are respectively 5.3×10^(15)Ωcm,29.75 kV/mm,217.2℃,245.7℃,V-1 grade,and 33.6%,expected to be performed as a new generation of“lightweight/loading/wave-transparent”electromagnetic window materials in advanced military weapons and civil communication base station.

Block copolymer functionalized quartz fibers/cyanate ester wave-transparent laminated composites

A block copolymer of PDMS-b-PGMA is synthesized by polymerizing glycidyl methacrylate(GMA)via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization applying a polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)based macro-RAFT agent,which is then performed to functionalize the quartz fibers(QFs@PDMS-b-PGMA)via a simple coating process.Finally,the QFs@PDMS-b-PGMA/bisphenol A dicyanate ester(BADCy)wave-transparent laminated composites are fabricated by high-temperature molding.Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy,Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and size ex-clusion chromatography(SEC)demonstrate the successful preparation of PDMS-b-PGMA with expected structure.When the molar mass and coating amount of PDMS-b-PGMA are respectively 8100 g/mol and 2.0 wt.%,QFs@PDMS-b-PGMA/BADCy wave-transparent laminated composites present optimal mechan-ical properties and wave-transparent performance.The interlaminar shear strength(ILSS)and flexural strength are 53.6 and 552.0 MPa,respectively.Meanwhile,the dielectric constant and dielectric loss val-ues are 2.61 and 0.0028 at 1 MHz(wave transmittance of 93.8%),showing good stability at different frequencies(102-106 Hz and 8.4-12.4 GHz)and temperatures(25-250℃).

Polysilsesquioxane‑PBO Wave‑Transparent Composite Paper with Excellent Mechanical Properties and Ultraviolet Aging Resistance

The rapid development of radar antenna systems to meet requirements for high integration and precision places stringent requirements on the dielectric properties,mechanical properties and heat resistance of wave-transparent composite paper.In this paper,poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fibers are first dissolved by trifluoroacetic acid/methyl sulfonic acid to obtain PBO nanofibers(PNF),and the amino polysilsesquioxane(NH_(2)-POSS)is dispersed uniformly inside the PNF via ultrasonic-assisted and deprotonation.The POSS-PNF composite paper is fabricated by the method of“suction filtration and hot-pressing”.Because of the uniformly dispersion of NH_(2)-POSS,the POSS-PNF composite paper has a low dielectric constant(ε,2.08)and dielectric loss tangent(tanδ,0.0047),and the wave-transparent coefficient(|T|2)is 96.7%(1 MHz),which is higher than that of PNF paper(95.5%,1 MHz).Additionally,the POSS-PNF composite paper possesses excellent tensile strength of 163.3 MPa,tensile modulus of 6.9 GPa,toughness of 9.1 MJ/m^(3),outstanding flame retardancy and excellent UV aging resistance.According to a simulation of the radome honeycomb panel,POSS-PNF composite paper has low loss and reflections of electromagnetic waves in the X-band(8.4~12.4 GHz),and wide angle of incidence(0°-80°),which favor high|T|2.The results indicate that the POSS-PNF composite paper has excellent potential for applications in the fields of aerospace,wearable flexible electronic devices and 5G communication.

Polymer matrix wave-transparent composites:A review

With the rapid development of electronic information technology,antenna systems in the fields of aviation,aerospace,transportation,and 5 G communication services are becoming more and more intensive and accurate.Polymer matrix wave-transparent composites with lightweight,low dielectric constant(∈)and dielectric loss tangent(tanδ),high temperature resistance,and excellent mechanical properties are urgently needed in order to ensure high-fidelity transmission of electromagnetic wave and protect antenna systems from external interference.This review introduces the wave transmission mechanism,key compositions(polymer matrix&reinforced fibers),and several typical testing methods for dielectric properties of polymer matrix wave-transparent composites,mainly elaborates the latest research progress and achievements of polymer matrix wave-transparent composites from polymer matrix,reinforced fibers and their surface functionalization methods,and presents the key scientific and technical problems that need to be solved urgently in the application of polymer matrix wave-transparent composites in the antenna systems.Finally,the future development trends and application prospects of the polymer matrix wave-transparent composites are also proposed.

High-strength super-hydrophobic double-layered PBO nanofiberpolytetrafluoroethylene nanocomposite paper for high-performance wave-transparent applications

Poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)nanofiber(PNF)paper is facing unprecedented challenges in enhancing the interaction between the PNFs and improving its hydrophobicity.In this work,a sol–gel film transformation approach was developed to fabricate high-strength PNF paper.Iron ions formed coordination bonds between PNFs to obtain a preforming three-dimensional,interconnective nanofiber network.Subsequently,polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)particles were sprayed onto the surface of the paper,followed by thermal treatment to obtain double-layered PTFE-P/PNF nanocomposite paper.The nanocomposite paper presents incredible tensile strength(271.6 MPa,increased by 52.9%),folding endurance,super-hydrophobicity,and self-cleaning performances.Moreover,it exhibits low dielectric constant(2.06)and dielectric loss tangent(0.0133)values.According to the wave-transparent model for a doublelayered dielectric established by Maxwell’s equations,the wave-transparent coefficients of electromagnetic waves incident from both sides of the paper are 97.6%(PNF side)and 96.0%(PTFE/P(S-co-BCB-coMMA)side),respectively.The PTFE-P/PNF nanocomposite paper possesses great potential in the fields of wave-transparent applications.

Highly efficient and broad electromagnetic wave absorbers tuned via topology-controllable metal-organic frameworks

Advanced electromagnetic(EM)wave absorbing materials with strong absorption and broad bandwidth are important for military stealth and elimination of microwave pollution in consumers’electronics.Metal organic framework(MOF)-derived metal/carbon hybrids with ordered structure are significantly urgent in this field.In this contribution,we presented a design strategy of hollow cage-like or solid box-like magnetic/dielectric Fe/Co/C and dielectric Fe/Mn/C EM wave absorbing nanomaterials via pyrolyzing Prussian blue’s analogs with controllable topology and phase composition.The solid box-like Fe/Co/C and hollow cage-like Fe/Mn/C showed favorable absorption property with a broad effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)and a low reflection loss(RL).Especially,the EAB of 8.8 GHz at a thickness of 2.5 mm for solid box-like Fe/Co/C nanocomplex prepared at 900℃is a new record for this type of materials.The design and tuning strategy for EM wave absorbers derived from topology-controllable MOF is important for EM functional materials possessing great potential in military stealth and consumers’electronics.

Ultraflexible,highly efficient electromagnetic interference shielding,and self-healable triboelectric nanogenerator based on Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene for self-powered wearable electronics

Integrating smart functions into one flexible electronic is vastly valuable in improving their working performances and broadening applications.Here,this work reports a ultraflexible,highly efficient electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,and self-healable triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)that is assembled by modified Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene(m-MXene)-based nanocomposite elastomers.Benefitting from the excellent electronegativity of m-MXene,the single-electrode mode-based TENG can generate high open-circuit voltage(V_(oc))oscillating between-65 and 245 V,high short-circuit current(I_(sc))of 29 μA,and an instantaneously maximum peak power density of 1150 mW m^(-2) that can power twenty light-emitting diodes(LEDs).Moreover,the resultant TENG possesses outstanding EMI shielding performance with the maximum shielding effectiveness of 48.1 dB in the X-band.The enhanced shielding capability is dominated by the electromagnetic absorption owning to high conduction loss in m-MXene network,multiple reflections between m-MXene sheets,and polarization effect on the surface of m-MXene sheets.Additionally,a self-powered wearable sensor is fabricated based on the as-prepared TENG.The sensor shows an intrinsic healing ability with healing efficiency of 98.2% and can accurately detect the human large-scale motions and delicate physical signal.This work provides an enhanced way to fabricate the wearable electronics integrated with smart functions,and the reported MXene-based TENG may have a broad prospect in the fields of aerospace,artificial intelligence,and healthcare systems.

Excellent electromagnetic wave absorption of MOF/SiBCN nanomaterials at high temperature

Electromagnetic wave absorbing materials at high-temperature are urgently needed for stealth aircrafts or aero-engines worked in harsh environments.In this contribution,cobaltcontaining siliconboron carbonitride(MOF/SiBCN)nanomaterials were prepared by pyrolyzing metal–organic framework,i.e.cobalt 2-methylimidazole(ZIF-67),and hyperbranched polyborosilazane.The rhombic dodecahedral ZIF-67 and cobalt element promoted in situ formation of dielectric loss phases,including SiC nanocrystals,CoSi nanocrystals and turbostratic carbons.The ZIF-67/SiBCN nanomaterials showed excellent microwave absorption both at room and elevated temperature.The minimum reflection coefficient(RC_(min))was-51.6dB and effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)is 3.93GHz at room temperature.At an elevated temperature of 600℃,the RC_(min) reached-30.29 dB and EAB covered almost the whole X-band(3.95GHz,8.45–12.4GHz).The ZIF-67/SiBCN nanocomposites are promising and useful platform for microwave absorbing materials at high-temperature.It may shed light on the downstream applications in designing next generation areo-engines and stealth aircrafts.

Hybrid Polymer Membrane Functionalized PBO Fibers/Cyanate Esters Wave‑Transparent Laminated Composites

Hybrid polymer membrane(TA-APTES),synthesized by tannic acid(TA)and aminopropyl trethoxysilane(APTES)based on the Schif’s base and Michael addition reaction,is deposited on the surface of poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO)fbers,and then grafted with epoxy-terminated polysesquisiloxane(POSS)to obtain POSS-g-PBO@TA-APTES fbers.The POSS-g-PBO@TA-APTES fbers reinforced bisphenol A dicyanate ester(BADCy)resins(POSS-g-PBO@TAAPTES fbers/BADCy)wave-transparent laminated composites are prepared.The interlaminar shear strength and fexural strength of POSS-g-PBO@TA-APTES fbers/BADCy composites are respectively enhanced from 36.7 and 587.4 MPa to 42.8 and 645.8 MPa,increased by 16.6%and 9.9%compared with those of PBO fbers/BADCy composites.At 1 MHz,the corresponding dielectric constant and dielectric loss are reduced to 2.85 and 0.0047,respectively,lower than those of PBO fbers/BADCy(3.06 and 0.006)composites.Meanwhile,the simulated wave transmittance rate of POSS-g-PBO@TA-APTES fbers/BADCy composites with the thicknesses of 1.5–3.5 mm is higher than 86.2%at 0.3–40 GHz.The volume resistivity and breakdown strength of POSS-g-PBO@TA-APTES fbers/BADCy composites are 2.8×10^(15)Ω·cm and 19.80 kV/mm,higher than PBO fbers/BADCy composites(2.2×10^(15)Ω·cm and 17.69 kV/mm),respectively.And the corresponding heat resistant index is 221.5℃,lower than PBO fbers/BADCy composites(229.6℃).