A Review on Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Porous Carbon-Based Novel Microwave Absorption Materials

The development of microwave absorption materials(MAMs) is a considerable important topic because our living space is crowed with electromagnetic wave which threatens human’s health.And MAMs are also used in radar stealth for protecting the weapons from being detected.Many nanomaterials were studied as MAMs,but not all of them have the satisfactory performance.Recently,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) have attracted tremendous attention owing to their tunable chemical structures,diverse properties,large specific surface area and uniform pore distribution.MOF can transform to porous carbon(PC) which is decorated with metal species at appropriate pyrolysis temperature.However,the loss mechanism of pure MOF-derived PC is often relatively simple.In order to further improve the MA performance,the MOFs coupled with other loss materials are a widely studied method.In this review,we summarize the theories of MA,the progress of different MOF-derived PC-based MAMs,tunable chemical structures incorporated with dielectric loss or magnetic loss materials.The different MA performance and mechanisms are discussed in detail.Finally,the shortcomings,challenges and perspectives of MOF-derived PC-based MAMs are also presented.We hope this review could provide a new insight to design and fabricate MOF-derived PC-based MAMs with better fundamental understanding and practical application.

State of the Art and Prospects in Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Microwave Absorption Materials

Microwave has been widely used in many fields,including communication,medical treatment and military industry;however,the corresponding generated radiations have been novel hazardous sources of pollution threating human’s daily life.Therefore,designing high-performance microwave absorption materials(MAMs)has become an indispensable requirement.Recently,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)have been considered as one of the most ideal precursor candidates of MAMs because of their tunable structure,high porosity and large specific surface area.Usually,MOF-derived MAMs exhibit excellent electrical conductivity,good magnetism and sufficient defects and interfaces,providing obvious merits in both impedance matching and microwave loss.In this review,the recent research progresses on MOF-derived MAMs were profoundly reviewed,including the categories of MOFs and MOF composites precursors,design principles,preparation methods and the relationship between mechanisms of microwave absorption and microstructures of MAMs.Finally,the current challenges and prospects for future opportunities of MOF-derived MAMs are also discussed.

Fabrication and performance optimization of Mn-Zn ferrite/EP composites as microwave absorbing materials

Magnesium-substituted Mn0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4 ferrite is synthesized by the sol–gel combustion method using citrate acid as the complex agent. The electromagnetic absorbing behaviors of ferrite/polymer coatings fabricated by dispersing Mn–Zn ferrite into epoxy resin （EP） are studied. The microstructure and morphology are characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope. Complex permittivity, complex permeability, and reflection loss of ferrite/EP composite coating are investigated in a low frequency range. It is found that the prepared ferrite particles are traditional cubic spinel ferrite particles with an average size of 200 nm. The results reveal that the electromagnetic microwave absorbing properties are significantly influenced by the weight ratio of ferrite to polymer. The composites with a weight ratio of ferrite/polymer being 3：20 have a maximum reflection loss of –16 dB and wide absorbing band. Thus, the Mn–Zn ferrite is the potential candidate in electromagnetic absorbing application in the low frequency range （10 MHz–1 GHz）.

Microwave-assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis of Carbon Materials with Tunable Microstructure

A facile microwave-assisted hydrothermal route has been developed for a synthesis of versatile carbon materials. The monosaccharide fructose aqueous solution was adopted as the starting material, and the p H of the solution was adjusted to be in acidic（pH 4）, neutral（pH 7） and basic（pH 10.5） conditions. The p H buffered fructose solutions were treated at different temperatures by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal technique. As-prepared carbon materials displayed p H and temperature dependent multi-morphologies（porous, spherical or core-shell）, which were determined by transmission and scanning electron microscopic analyses（TEM and SEM）. And the hypothesis of dehydration mechanism of hydrothermal synthesis was analyzed by ultraviolet extinction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. It was found that as compared with normal hydrothermal synthesis, microwave assistance could efficiently increase the production yield and improve the spherical geometry of the carbon particles in neutral condition. By changing the p H of the system, acidic p H induces aggregation of the spheres, while basic p H produces more trends toward core-shell or sponge-like porous structure. The study opens a novel route to the production of polytropic carbon materials and suggests a potential niche market established from the green synthesis.

Characterization of a Y-type hexagonal ferrite-based frequency tunable microwave absorber

A Y-type hexaferrite rod with the composition of Ba2COl.8Cuo.2Fe12022 was presented as an absorbing material with high absorb- anee. Its high absorbance and wide absorption band result from ferromagnetic resonance （FMR） that is self-biased by strong shape and mag- netocrystaUine anisotropy fields. Around the FMR frequency the specimen of the ferrite rods exhibits very high absorbance and the FMR frequency can be tuned by the rod dimension. In addition to the high absorbance and the wide tunable absorption band, the microwave ab- sorber has another advantage of light weight due to the use of the ferrite rods instead of ferrite slabs.

Microwave-Absorbing Properties of La_(1-x)Sr_xMn_ (1-y)Fe_yO_3

The experiment samples of La1-xSrxMn1-y FeyO3（x = 0. 15, 0.20, 0.23; y = 0. 10, 0. 12, 0.14, 0.16） were prepared by sol-gel process, and the loss tangent and absorption coefficient in the range of 2 - 18 GHz were measured by HP8722 net analyzing apparatus. It is found that changing the content of Sr or Fe would effect the microwave absorbing. When the thickness of La1-x SrxMn1-y FeyO3 is 2 mm and x =0.20, y = 0.14, the capability of microwave absorbing is the best one. There are two absorption peaks; the maximum is 34 dB and effective band width with 10 dB and more reaches 6.2 GHz.

An Experimental Research to Study the Microwaves transmission Characteristics of Ablating Material in Arc-Heated Plasma Flow

in this paper, an experimental research the effect of ablating material on the reflection and the transmission of microwaves in arc-heated plasma flow is presented by using the C band microwave measuring system. The results show that the ablating material with accidented surface and its high temperature have remarkably affected the reflection and the transmission of microwaves. The experiment proves that the system has outstanding precision and reliability.

Progress in MXene-based materials for microwave absorption

Due to the rapid development of radar technology,the demand for absorbing stealth materials is increas-ing,and ultra-broadband absorption(effective absorption bandwidth>8 GHz)has become an inevitable requirement.As a new type of two-dimensional material,MXene material possesses the characteristics of excellent wave absorbing material due to its easy preparation,easy modulation of defects and sur-face functional groups,and high conductivity.This work summarizes the absorbing theory and research progress on MXene-based absorbing materials in recent years,including pure MXene absorbing materials and MXene-based magnetic or dielectric composite materials with multiple losses.Some shortcomings and research directions of MXene-based materials were pointed out.Currently,research on MXene-based absorbent materials is thriving and in a state of vigorous development.Excellent absorbent materials have been reported,but their shortcomings are also apparent.The factors that affect the performance of MXene-based absorbent materials are complex,and the absorption mechanism is relatively simple.Further systematic and detailed research is needed to clarify these influencing mechanisms,broaden the absorption bandwidth,and reduce the matching thickness to meet practical usage requirements in the future.

Why Sustainable Porous Carbon Should be Further Explored as Radar-Absorbing Material? A Comparative Study with Different Nanostructured Carbons

Radar Absorbing Materials(RAM)are a class of composites that can attenuate incident electromagnetic waves to avoid radar detection.Most carbon allotropes that have the potential to be used as RAM are either carbon nano-tubes(CNTs),graphene,carbon black(CB)and ultimately,sustainable porous carbon(SPC).Here,black wattle bark waste(following tannin extraction)was used as a sustainable source to produce SPC made from biomass waste.It was characterized and used as afiller for a silicone rubber matrix to produce aflexible RAM.The elec-tromagnetic performance of this composite was compared with composites made with commercial CB and CNT through reflection loss(RL),where-10 dB is equivalent to 90%of attenuation.These composites were evaluated in single-layer,double-layer,and as radar absorbing structures(RAS)with the aim of improving their effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)performances and a reduction in costs.The CNT composite presented a RL of-26.85 dB at 10.89 GHz and an EAB of 2.6 GHz with a 1.9 mm thickness,while the double-layer structures using CNT and SPC provided a RL of-19.74 dB at 10.75 GHz and an EAB of 2.51 GHz.Furthermore,the double-layer structures are~42%cheaper than the composite using only CNT since less material is used.Finally,the largest EAB was achieved with a RAS using SPC,reaching~2.8 GHz and a RL of-49.09 dB at 10.4 GHz.Summarizing,SPC made of black wattle bark waste can be a competitive,alternative material for use as RAM and RAS since it is cheaper,sustainable,and suitable for daily life uses such as absorbers for anechoic chambers,sensors,and elec-tromagnetic interference shields for electronics,wallets,vehicles,and others.

Influence of CaF_2 on the structure and dielectric properties of Ag(Nb_(0.8)Ta_(0.2))O_3 ceramics

Ag（Nb0.8Ta0.2）O3 ceramics were prepared by the traditional solid-state reaction method. The effect of CaF2 addition on the structure and dielectric properties of Ag（Nb0.8Ta0.2）O3 ceramics was investigated. The addition of CaF2 led the ceramics to a larger grain size and distortion of lattice. With the addition of 4.5 wt.% CaF2, the permittivity of the ceramics increased from 442 to 1028, the dielectric loss decreased sharply from 6.12 × 10^-3 to 8.6 × 10^-4, and the temperature coefficient of capacitance decreased from 1834 ppm/℃ to -50 ppm/℃ （at 1 MHz）. These results indicated that the high permittivity was related with a large grain size, a low grain boundary density, and the weak Ta-O or Nb-O bond strength caused by the addition of CaF2.

Advances in microwave absorbing materials with broad-bandwidth response

Microwave absorbing materials(MAMs)are playing an increasingly essential role in the development of wireless communications,high-power electronic devices,and advanced target detection technology.MAMs with a broad-bandwidth response are particularly important in the area of communication security,radiation prevention,electronic reliability,and military stealth.Although considerable progress has been made in the design and preparation of MAMs with a broad-bandwidth response,a number of challenges still remain,and the structure–function relationship of MAMs is still far from being completely understood.Herein,the advances in the design and research of MAMs with a broad-bandwidth response are outlined.The main strategies for expanding the effective absorption bandwidth of MAMs are comprehensively summarized considering three perspectives:the chemical combination strategy,morphological control strategy,and macrostructure control strategy.Several important results as well as design principles and absorption mechanisms are highlighted.A coherent explanation detailing the influence of the chemical composition and structure of various materials on the microwave absorption properties of MAMs is provided.The main challenges,new opportunities,and future perspectives in this promising field are also presented.

Realizing microwave-infrared compatible stealth via single 8YSZ coating

Complex compositions and structural designs severely restrict the practical application of high-temperature microwave-infrared compatible stealth coatings.To address this issue,high-temperature microwave-infrared compatible stealth coatings of a single 8 wt%yttria-stabilized zirconia(8YSZ)component are proposed for the first time.Originating from conductive,interfacial and dipole polarization losses,8YSZ coating presents superior microwave absorbing properties at 900℃,including strong absorption(minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-50 dB),a thin thickness of 1.5 mm,and a better effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 2 GHz.Moreover,it maintains low infrared emissivity(ε<0.3)in the infrared bands of 3-5μm compared with traditional materials.In contrast to the conventional strategy in which microwave-infrared compatible stealth materials are explored in the pool of“complex”multiple-component or metamaterial,this work reveals an avenue to look into materials with simple compositions realizing microwave-infrared compatible stealth simultaneously,which would be of both scientific and technological significance in the fields of stealth technology.Moreover,the present work reveals new applications of 8YSZ coatings in the field of high-temperature stealth technology.

Review of wave mechanics theory for microwave absorption by film

The film and the material have been confused in current microwave absorption theory.This confusion has led to the establishment of the wrong theory of impedance matching and the wrong absorption mechanism.Progress on this subject has been reviewed in this work,and it shows that the wave mechanics theory which was proposed recently in the field of microwave absorption can be used to explain all aspects of the behavior of microwave absorption in film.Important aspects of the theory have been reviewed in detail involving the different absorption properties between film and material,the inverse relationship between frequency and film thickness that is related to the quarter-wavelength theory.

Hierarchical design of FeCo-based microchains for enhanced microwave absorption in C band

Microwave absorbing materials(MAMs)has been intensively investigated in order to meet the requirement of electromagnetic radiation control,especially in S and C band.In this work,FeCo-based magnetic MAMs are hydrothermally synthesized via a magnetic-field-induced process.The composition and morphology of the MAMs are capable of being adjusted simultaneously by the atomic ratio of Fe2+to Co2+in the precursor.The hierarchical magnetic microchain,which has a core–shell structure of twodimensional FexCo1−xOOH nanosheets anchored vertically on the surface of a one-dimensional(1D)Co microchain,shows significantly enhanced microwave absorption in C band,resulting in a reflection loss(RL)of lower than−20 dB at frequencies ranging from 4.4 to 8.0 GHz under a suitable matching thickness.The magnetic coupling of Co microcrystals and the double-loss mechanisms out of the core-shell structure are considered to promote the microwave attenuation capability.The hierarchical design of 1D magnetic MAMs provides a feasible strategy to solve the electromagnetic pollution in C band.

Review and Perspective of Tailorable Metal-Organic Framework for Enhancing Microwave Absorption

Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and their pyrolytic derivates,displaying diverse chemical compositions and microstructures,pro-vide the infinite potential for preparing high-performance microwave absorption materials(MAMs)and have attracted extensive at-tention.In this review,we systematically reviewed the recent progress of MOF-based MAMs,including three types of MOF-based MAMs(MOF-derived metal/carbon nanocomposites,MOF-based hybridization materials and conductive MOF).Besides that,the microwave absorption properties and their related physical and chemical appearance were also analyzed.On behalf of synergistic effects between microstructures,dielectric components and magnetic response,the MOF-based MAMs show excellent microwave absorption performance,which is superior to that of traditional single metal,metal alloy and pure carbon-based MAMs.Further-more,the novel conductive MOF with tunable electrical conductivity shows great potential in MAMs due to the fact that it can dra-matically simplify the synthesis process.

Preparation of bunched CeO_(2) and study on microwave absorbing properties with MWCNTs binary composite

A novel bunched cerium oxide(CeO_(2))was prepared and its binary composite material with multi-walled carbon nanotubes presented an excellent microwave absorbing properties.The morphology,structure,and absorbing properties of the composite material were investigated.It was found that the minimum reflection loss(RL)of the composite material at 15.79 GHz was−45.7 dB when the thickness was 5.5 mm.It was worth noting that when the composite material was in the thickness range of 5.0-7.5 mm and the frequency was 11.36-17.77 GHz,the electromagnetic wave RL was<−30 dB,which illustrated that the composite material had a good absorbing effect over a wide thickness range.The results of the study contributed to the design and preparation of efficient microwave absorbing materials(MAM)with rare earth oxide composites and their applications,which demonstrated the importance of new composites with special structures in the field of MAM.

Magnetic modification of diamagnetic agglomerate forming powder materials

A simple method for the magnetic modification of various types of powdered agglomerate forming dia- magnetic materials was developed. Magnetic iron oxide particles were prepared from ferrous sulfate by microwave assisted synthesis. A suspension of the magnetic particles in water soluble organic solvent （methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropyl alcohol, or acetone） was mixed with the material to be modified and then completely dried at elevated temperature. The magnetically modified materials were found to be stable in water suspension at least for 2 months.