Adding effects of Ni and Mn on electromagnetic interference(EMI) shield of Sn-based architectural materials

It has been proved by the World Health Organization （WHO） that electromagnetic waves would bring threats to public health in the tourism environment. However, most of the recent research about the relationship between building materials and electromagnetic waves was mainly focused on the electromagnetic products. It has also been claimed that the related research can rarely been found. Generally, ecotourism more tends to emphasize on a development of a new product and uni-environment study. However, these studies did not concern much on the application for conformity of healthcare-living materials, particularly to those block high-transparency materials. Hence, this research approaches to conform the application of architectural technique for producing tin-based powder with the add-on of Ni and Mg, in order to discuss the fully anti-electromagnetic wave property of healthcare material. With a low-cost advantage, the application field of architecture defines the ternary powder system, namely Sn-Al-Ni （SAN） and Sn-Al-Mn （SAM）. Additionally, the surface coating method can be implemented to review the influence of particle size, content ratio of Ni and Mn, stack effect, porosity and thickness to electromagnetic interference （EMI） mechanism.

Polypyrrole-Coated Zein/Epoxy Ultrafine Fiber Mats for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

To reduce the environmental pollution and meet the needs for wearable electronic devices, new requirements for electromagnetic interference(EMI) shielding materials include flexibility, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Herein, we reported a polypyrrole-coated zein/epoxy(PPy/ZE) ultrafine fiber mat which was inherently biodegradable and skin-friendly. In addition, it could maintain its ultrafine fibrous structure after coating, which could provide the mat with mechanical compliance, high porosity, and a large specific area for high EMI shielding. With the assistance of the epoxide cross-linking, the breaking stresses of the PPy/ZE fiber mats could achieve 3.3 MPa and 1.4 MPa and the strains were 40.1% and 83.0% in dry and wet states, respectively, which met the needs of various wearable electronic devices. Along with the extension in the PPy treatment duration, more PPy was loaded on the fiber surfaces, which formed more integrated and conductive paths to generate increasing conductivities up to 401.76 S·m^(-1). Moreover, the EMI shielding performance was raised to 26.84 dB. The biobased mats provide a green and efficient choice for EMI shielding materials, which may be a promising strategy to address EMI problems in multiple fields.

Laser-Induced Graphene Conductive Fabric Decorated with Copper Nanoparticles for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Application

To meet the demands for flexible electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials,a type of conductive fabric is prepared by generating three-dimensional(3D)porous laser-induced graphene(LIG)in situ on the surface of the aramid fabric(AF)and then electroless plating copper.After LIG treatment,the porous AF demonstrates admirable conductivity due to the generation of graphene.The superior surface resistance of the conductive fabric can reach 1.57Ω/sq after copper deposition,and the average EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)can reach 34.3 dB in a frequency range of 8.2 to 12.4 GHz,with the EMW absorption accounting for about 80%.The proposed technology provides a new idea for preparation of flexible EMI shielding materials.

Orthogonal experiment design of EMI of security monitoring system in coal mines

Security monitoring system of coal mines is indispensable to ensure the safe and efficient production of colliery. Due to the special and narrow underground field of the coal mine, the electromagnetic interference can cause a series of misstatements and false positives on the monitoring system, which will severely hamper the safe production of coal industry. In this paper, first, the frequency characteristics of the interference source on the power line are extracted when equipment runs normally. Then the finite difference time domain method is introduced to analyze the effects of the electromagnetic interference parameters on the security monitoring signal line. And the interference voltage of the two terminal sides on the single line is taken as evaluating indexes. Finally, the electromagnetic interference parameters are optimized by orthogonal experimental design based on the MATLAB simulation on the normal operation of equipment.

Annealing effects of Sn-Al and Sn-Cu nano thin films on mechanism of electromagnetic interference shielding

The sputtered Sn-Al and Sn-Cu thin films were used to investigate the effects of the crystallization mechanism and film thickness on the electromagnetic interference （EMI） characteristics. In addition, the annealed microstructure, electrical conductivities and EMI characteristics of the Sn-xAl films and the Sn-xCu films were compared. The results show that the electromagnetic interference （EMI） shielding of Sn-Al film was increased after annealing. For the Sn-Cu films with higher Cu mole concentration, the low frequency EMI shielding could not be improved. After annealing, the Sn-Cu thin film with lower Cu mole concentration possesses excellent EMI shielding at lower frequencies, but has an inverse tendency at higher frequencies.

Conducted EMI Suppression in Plasma Cutting Power Supply

A systematic approach to the design of the conducted electromagnetic interference （EMI） filter of high-density plasma cutting power supply has been developed. Converter components have been accurately modeled, with parasitic elements extracted to reveal their impacts on the EMI noises. Circuit simulations have been used to analyze and minimize the EMI noises. Conducted EMI noise measurement and filter design of this power supply have been achieved which successfully satisfy the FCC class B limits in the frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz. The analyses and experimental results show that the designed filter guarantees that the required attenuation will be achieved.

Synchronous deprotonation–protonation for mechanically robust chitin/aramid nanofibers conductive aerogel with excellent pressure sensing, thermal management, and electromagnetic interference shielding

Aerogels with regularly porous structure and uniformly distributed conductive networks have received extensive attention in wearable electronic sensors,electromagnetic shielding,and so on.However,the poor mechanical properties of the emerging nanofibers-based aerogels are limited in practical applications.In this work,we developed a synchronous deprotonation–protonation method in the KOH/dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)system at room temperature for achieving chitin cross-linked aramid nanofibers(CANFs)rather than chitin nanofibers(ChNFs)and aramid nanofibers(ANFs)separately by using chitin and aramid pulp as raw materials.After freeze-drying process,the cross-linked chitin/aramid nanofibers(CA)aerogel exhibited the synergetic properties of ChNF and ANF by the dual-nanofiber compensation strategy.The mechanical stress of CA aerogel was 170 kPa at 80%compressive strain,increased by 750%compared with pure ChNF aerogel.Similarly,the compressibility of CA aerogel was somewhat improved compared to ANF aerogel.The enhancement verified that the crosslinking reaction between ANF and ChNF during the synchronous deprotonation process was formed.Afterwards,the conductive aerogels with uniform porous structure(CA-M)were successfully obtained by vacuum impregnating CA aerogels in Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene solution,displaying low thermal conductivity(0.01 W/(m·K)),high electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding effectiveness(SE)(75 dB),flame retardant,and heat insulation.Meanwhile,the as-obtained CA-M aerogels were also applied as a pressure sensor with excellent compression cycle stability and superior human motion monitoring capabilities.As a result,the dual-nanofiber based conductive aerogels have great potentials in flexible/wearable electronics,EMI shielding,flame retardant,and heat insulation.

Heterogeneous MXene-based films with graded electrical conductivity towards highly efficient EMI shielding and electrothermal heating

The increasing need for electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding of electronics in cold environments such as those in aircraft,space exploration,and wearable heaters to avoid hazardous icing conditions or hypothermia requires the development of thin and lightweight EMI shielding materials preferably by absorbing rather than reflecting electromagnetic(EM)waves while also generating heat through energy-efficient electrothermal conversion.However,it is challenging to achieve absorption-dominant EMI shielding and energy-efficient electrothermal heating simultaneously in a thin and lightweight structure.Here,we develop a heterogeneous composite film comprising a porous multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)/bacterial cellulose(BC)film and an aligned MXene/Ag nanowires(NWs)backing via a sequential vacuum filtration process.The porous film contains random conductive networks of MWCNTs with moderate conductivity while the aligned MXene sheets atop Ag NWs network affords high conductivity in the backing,giving rise to graded electrical conductivity for absorption-dominant EMI shielding.The increasing Ag NW coverage leads to significantly increased electrical conductivity without increasing the EM wave reflection as well as the density and thickness of the film,yielding excellent specific EMI shielding effectiveness(>8500 dB/(g·cm^(2))),low driving voltage for energy-efficient electrothermal heating(163℃at 2.5 V),and fast response time(60 s)at a low areal density of 0.015 mg/cm^(2).Combining EMI shielding and electrothermal heating,the heterogeneous film developed here are promising contenders for the protection of electronic equipment in low-temperature environment.

Absorption-dominant EMI shielding performance of multiple folded Bi_(2)Se_(3)/PVDF nanocomposite films

Absorption-dominant electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials are promising in reducing electromagnetic radiation pollution,but their preparation processes are usually difficult and unsuitable for large-scale preparation.In this work,multiple folded Bi_(2)Se_(3)/PVDF nanocomposite films were fabri-cated by using a convenient tape-casting method and multiple folding,which can be easily extended in industrial applications.The EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)of the composite materials was investigated,which shows typical absorption-dominant behavior and can substantially reduce secondary reflections.Specifically,for the 35%(in volume)Bi_(2)Se_(3)/PVDF nanocomposite film,the SE_(A)of single-layered film with a thickness of 60 mm reaches 20 dB while SE_(R)is lower than 5 dB.After folding the film into eight layers,the SE_(A)increased to 50 dB while SE_(R)remains below 5 dB.This method provides an effective way to the fabrication of absorption-dominant electromagnetic absorption(EMA)and EMI shielding material.

A Laboratory of Electromagnetic Compatibility for Power System

The first laboratory of electromagnetic compatibility in Chinais possessed of vivid characteristics in respect of design and configurationof testing equipment. It has successively completed some testing projectsand will unfold a more extensive range of measurement and test works inthe days to come.[

Simulation on Soft-Switching PWM Converter with High Power Factor

A new PWM converter based on soft switching is introduced. The converter uses a minimum number of devices, and requires less switching operations than conventional techniques. Switching is realized solely in a ZVS (zero voltage switching) mode, therefore the loss is reduced and EMI (electromagnetic interference) is suppressed. The paper analyzes the operation of ZVS, and discusses the methods for maintaining a unit power factor and constant DC voltage. Changing the modulation index M and the phase angle θ keeps the input current in phase with the voltage. It also keeps the current sinusoidal, and ensures a constant output voltage.

Graphene and MXene-based porous structures for multifunctional electromagnetic interference shielding

Electrically conductive porous structures are ideal candidates for lightweight and absorption-dominant electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding.In this review,we summarize the recent progress in developing porous composites and structures from emerging two-dimensional(2D)graphene and MXene nanosheets for EMI shielding applications.Important properties contributing to various energy loss mechanisms are probed with a critical discussion on their correlations with EMI shielding performance.Technological approaches to constructing bulk porous structures,such as 2D porous films,three-dimensional(3D)aerogels and foams,and hydrogels,are compared to highlight important material and processing parameters required to achieve optimal microstructures.A comprehensive comparison of EMI shielding performance is also carried out to elucidate the effects of different assembly techniques and microstructures.Distinctive multifunctional applications in adaptive EMI shielding,mechanical force attenuation,thermal management,and wearable devices are introduced,underlining the importance of unique compositions and microstructures of porous composites.The process–structure–property relationships established in this review would offer valuable guidance and insights into the design of lightweight EMI shielding materials.

A stretchable fabric as strain sensor integrating electromagnetic shielding and electrochemical energy storage

Multifunctional intelligent fabric plays an integral role in health management,human–machine interaction,wireless energy storage and conversion,and many other artificial intelligence fields.Herein,we demonstrate a newly developed MXene/polyaniline(PANI)multifunctional fabric integrated with strain sensing,electrochemical energy storage,and electromagnetic shielding properties.The multifunctional fabric-based strain sensor possesses a real-time signal response at a sizeable tensile strain of 100%with a minute strain of 0.5%,maintaining a stable and consistent signal response even after 3000 stretch–release cycles.In addition,the multifunctional fabric exhibits excellent electromagnetic shielding capabilities,achieving a total shielding effectiveness value of up to 43 dB,and in the meantime shows attractive electrochemical energy storage performance as an electrode in a supercapacitor,offering a maximum specific capacity and energy density of 522.5 mF·cm^(−2)and 18.16μWh·cm^(−2),respectively.Such a multifunctional intelligent fabric offers versatile opportunities to develop smart clothes for various artificial intelligent applications.

Graphene/SiC-coated textiles with excellent electromagnetic interference shielding,Joule heating,high-temperature resistance,and pressure-sensing performances

Multifunctional,wearable,and durable textiles integrated with smart electronics have attracted tremendous attention.However,it remains a great challenge to balance new functionalities with high-temperature stability.Herein,textile-based pressure sensors with excellent electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding,Joule heating,and high-temperature resistance were fabricated by constructing graphene/SiC(G/SiC)heterostructures on carbon cloth via laser chemical vapor deposition(LCVD).The resultant textiles exhibited excellent EMI efficiency of 74.2 dB with a thickness of 0.45 mm,Joule heating performance within a low working voltage(V)range of 1-3 V,and fast response time within 20 s.These properties arose from multiple reflections,interfacial polarization,and high conductivity due to the numerous amounts of nanoscale G/SiC heterostructures.More importantly,G/SiC/carbon fibers(CFs)demonstrated well high-temperature resistance with a heat resistance index(THri)of 380.2 C owing to the protection of a coating layer on the CFs upon oxidation.Meanwhile,the G/SiC/CFs presented good pressure-sensing performance with high sensitivity(S)of 52.93 kPal,fast response time of 85 ms,and a wide pressure range of up to 186 kPa.These features imply the potential of the G/SiC/CFs as efficient EMI shielding,electrical heater,and piezoresistive sensor textiles.

Progress of Expert Systems in Electromagnetic Engineering

It is urgent to solve various problems in electromagnetic （EM） engineering under the increasingly complicated environment. Some expert systems （ES） come into being just to keep up with the demand for solving these problems. Combined with the analysis of development orES technology and the development trend of EM engineering software in recent years, the application orES technology in EM engineering is discussed, and especially the progress of complete ES in electromagnetic compatible （EMC） is introduced.

Recent progress and perspective in additive manufacturing of EMI shielding functional polymer nanocomposites

Because of rapid progress in the electronics industry,the market has faced a huge demand for novel materials in the field of electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding.Conductive functional polymer composites have demonstrated great potential to fulfill this requirement.To synthesize the polymeric composites,functional conductive nanoadditives such as graphene,carbon nanotubes,and MXene are commonly added to polymeric matrices,and the conductive polymer nanocomposites exhibit promising electrical conductivity as well as EMI shielding performance.Additive manufacturing(AM),also referred to as threedimensional(3D)printing,has been increasingly employed to fabricate complicated geometry components in the medical,aerospace,and automotive industries.AM has also been used to fabricate advanced EMI shielding materials for sensors,supercapacitors,energy storage devices,and flexible electronics.This review aims at introducing the different 3D printing methods applied for the fabrication of EMI shielding polymer nanocomposites.The impact of the AM process on the functionality of the samples is also reviewed.Additionally,the influence of the nanofiller type and amount on the microstructure and performance of the fabricated nanocomposites is discussed.Finally,the prospects and recommended works for future study are outlined.

Polymer composites designed with 3D fibrous CNT“tracks”achieving excellent thermal conductivity and electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency

The rapid improvement in the running speed,transmission efficiency,and power density of miniaturized devices means that multifunctional flexible composites with excellent thermal management capability and high electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding performance are urgently required.Here,inspired by the fibrous pathways of the human nervous system,a“core–sheath”fibers structured strategy was proposed to prepare thermoplastic polyurethane/polydopamine/carbon nanotube(TPU/PDA/CNT)composites film with thermal management capability and EMI shielding performance.Firstly,TPU@PDA@CNT fibers with CNT shell were prepared by a facile polydopamine-assisted coating on electrospun TPU fibers.Subsequently,TPU/PDA/CNT composites with three-dimensional(3D)fibrous CNT“tracks”are obtained by a hot-pressing process,where CNTs distributed on adjacent fibers are compactly contacted.The fabricated TPU/PDA/CNT composites exhibit a high in-plane thermal conductivity(TC)of 9.6 W/(m·K)at low CNT loading of 7.6 wt.%.In addition,it also presents excellent mechanical properties and excellent EMI shielding effectiveness of 48.3 dB as well as multi-source driven thermal management capabilities.Hence,this study provides a simple yet scalable technique to prepare composites with advanced thermal management and EMI shielding performance to develop new-generation wireless communication technologies and portable intelligent electronic devices.

Transient Response of Twisted Wire Pairs IIIuminated by HEMP

In this paper,the time domain characters of the response of twisted wire pairs(TWPs) excited by the high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) have been proposed.The finite different time domain transmission line model (FDTD-TLM) method,which we have proposed previously,is used to calculate the terminal response of TWP.It shows that the time domain response includes two stages:The transient stage and damped stage.The transient stage is the key point of the coupling and protecting research.The influence factors of the transient stage have been analyzed.In the end,we obtain the changes of the induced voltage when the incident wave parameters and TWP parameters change.

Improved Full Bridge Converter with Low Peak Voltage on Rectifier Diodes

To suppress peak voltage on rectifier diodes in a full bridge( FB) converter,the mechanism of peak voltage was analyzed and an improved FB converter was proposed. One reason for peak voltage is the resonance of the transformer's leakage inductance and the rectifier diodes' junction capacitances. The other reason is that the fast reverse recovery current of the rectifier diodes flows through the transformer's leakage inductance. An H bridge composed of four diodes,an auxiliary inductance, and a clamping winding were adopted in the proposed converter,and peak voltage was suppressed by varying the equivalent inductance, principally in different operating modes. Experimental results demonstrate that the peak voltage of rectifier diodes decreases by 43%,the auxiliary circuit does not lead to additional loss, and the rising rate, resonant frequency,and amplitude of the rectifier diodes' voltage decrease.Peak voltage and electromagnetic interference( EMI) of rectifier diodes are suppressed.

Conductive microsphere monolayers enabling highly conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electromagnetic interference shielding

Conductive adhesive tape is one kind of electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials for electronic packaging.However,the inferior conductivity of the pressure-sensitive adhesive(PSA)layer results in serious electromagnetic leakage at the conjunctions between the conductive tapes and target objects.Adding conductive fillers is a traditional method for highly conductive adhesive tapes.However,the content of conductive fillers is needed to reach the percolation threshold,which is usually as high as tens of percent.High-content fillers result in significant loss of adhesive property and high fabrication cost.Herein,we introduce a rational architecture of conductive microsphere monolayer(CMM)in the PSA layer.The CMM connects the top and bottom surfaces of the PSA layer and improves its conductivity in the z-direction.Importantly,low contents of conductive microspheres(≤5%(mass fraction,w))can achieve the target of conductivity improvement,but not result in the serious loss of the adhesive property.Therefore,the strategy of CMMs can balance the tradeoff between the conductivity and the adhesive property of conductive PSA tapes.Finally,we demonstrate the superior EMI shielding performance of as-made conductive adhesive tapes,indicating their potential applications as the advanced EMI shielding materials in the electronic packaging.