Effect of Rare Earth Element on Microwave Absorption Properties of Nano-Lithium Ferrite

Superfine powders of nano-lithium ferrite doped with different kinds and amount of rare earth element were prepared by sol-gel method. Their photograph was taken by transmission electron microscopy. From it, we can see most of particles are less than 100 nm and average diameter of superfine powders is 50 nm. Then their microwave absorption properties are measured by power ratio method. The result indicates that microwave absorption properties of nano-lithium ferrite doped with rare earth element change obviously. Different kinds and amount of rare earth element make different influences. Magnetic hysteresis loop is surveyed by vibrating sample magnetometer. We find that there are some relationships between magnetism and microwave absorption properties.

Microwave Absorption Properties of Polyester Composites Incorporated with Heterostructure Nanofillers with Carbon Nanotubes as Carriers

Carbonaceous nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes （CNTs）, magnetic metal nanomaterials and semicon- ductor nanomaterials are superior candidates for microwave absorbers. Taking full advantage of the features of CNTs, nanophase cobalt and nanophase zinc oxide, whose main microwave absorption mechanisms are based on resistance loss, magnetic loss and dielectric loss, we fabricate CNT/Co and CNT/ZnO heterostructure nanocom- posites, respectively. By using the CNTs, CNT/Co nanocomposites and CNT/ZnO nanocomposites as nanofillers, composites with polyester as matrix are prepared by in situ polymerization, and their microwave absorption per- formance is studied. It is indicated that the synergetic effects of the physic properties of different components in nano-heterostructures result in greatly enhanced microwave absorption performance in a wide frequency range. The absorption peak is increased, the absorption bandwidth is broadened, and the maximum peak shifts to a lower frequency.

Foam structure to improve microwave absorption properties of silicon carbide/carbon material

Foam structure materials are well known for their lightweight,efficient,and broadband microwave absorption properties compared to bulk material.However,little has been understood about the effect of a foam structure on the absorption performance of the foam material.In this study,the role of foam structure properties of the silicon carbide/carbon(SiC/C)foam material on microwave absorption is explored using experiment and simulation.We find that the foam structure of SiC/C foam material causes diffraction,multiple reflections,improves the interfacial polarization,and compatibilization.The absorption performance of SiC/C foam material is also studied.The-10 dB effective absorption bandwidth can be adjusted from 4.0 GHz to 18 GHz by tuning SiC/C foam material thickness to 3-7 mm.Therefore,the foam structure design is an effective way to improve the absorption performance of the SiC/C foam material.

Microstructure and microwave absorption properties of MWCNTs reinforced magnesium matrix composites fabriccated by FSP

Multiwall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs) reinforced magnesium matrix(MWCNTs/Mg) composites were successfully fabricated by friction stir processing(FSP). Microstructure and microwave-absorption properties of WCNTs/Mg composites are studied. The results show that with increasing the MWCNTs content to 7.1% in volume fraction,the agglomeration of MWCNTs is found in the WCNTs/Mg composites. The addition of MWCNTs has little effect on microwave-absorption properties. With increasing the frequency from 2 GHz to 18 GHz,the microwave absorption of the composites decreases. Compared with the absorption loss of the MWCNTs,the reflection loss of base material takes the most part of the loss of the microwave,and the increase of the reflection loss can promote electromagnetic shielding properties of the composites. Moreover,the electromagnetic shielding properties of the composites are less than-85 d B in the lower frequency range from 0.1 MHz to 3 GHz. With increasing the content of MWCNTs,the electrical conductivity of the composites is decreased,and the electromagnetic shielding properties is slightly enhanced.

Enhanced Microwave Absorption Properties of Double-Layer Absorbers Based on Spherical NiO and Co_(0.2)Ni_(0.4)Zn_(0.4)Fe_2O_4 Ferrite Composites

Microwave absorption properties of spherical NiO particles and Co0.2Ni0.4Zn0.4Fe2O4（CNZF） ferrites with single-layer and double-layer absorbers were studied in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz. The spherical NiO particles were synthesized by using a hydrothermal process, while the CNZF powders were prepared by using a sol–gel autoignition method. The double-layer absorbers, composed of 30 wt% NiO as matching layer and 30 wt% CNZF as absorption layer,with a total thickness of 3.2 mm, exhibited a maximum reflection loss（RL） of –67.0 d B at 9.2 GHz and an effective absorbing bandwidth below –10 d B to be 3.9 GHz from 7.0 to 10.9 GHz. The excellent microwave absorption performance of the double-layer absorbers should be ascribed to the high impedance matching ratio, the great microwave attenuation capability, and well-coupled layer.

Binary synergistic enhancement of dielectric and microwave absorption properties： A composite of arm symmetrical PbS dendrites and polyvinylidene fluoride

Arm symmetrical PbS dendrite （ASD-PbS） nanostructures can be prepared on a large scale by a solvothermal process. The ASD-PbSs exhibit a three-dimensional symmetrical structure, and each dendrite grows multiple branches on the main trunk. Such unique ASD-PbSs can be combined with polyvinylidene fluoride （PVDF） to prepare a composite material with enhanced dielectric and microwave-absorption properties. A detailed investigation of the dependence of the dielectric properties on the frequency and temperature shows that the ASD-PbS/PVDF composite has an ultrahigh dielectric constant and a low percolation threshold. The dielectric permittivity is as high as 1,548 when the concentration of the ASD-PbS filler reaches 13.79 vol.% at 102 Hz, which is 150 times larger than that of pure PVDF, while the composite is as flexible as pure PVDF. Furthermore, the maximum reflection loss can reach -36.69 dB at 16.16 GHz with a filler content of only 2 wt.%, which indicates excellent microwave absorption. The loss mechanism is also elucidated. The present work demonstrates that the addition of metal sulfide microcrystals to polymer matrix composites provides a useful method for improving the dielectric and microwave-absorption properties.

Preparation and Microwave Absorption Property of Sr_2FeMoO_6 Powder

Double perovskite oxide Sr_2FeMoO_6 powder is prepared by a solid state reaction method.The microwave absorption properties of Sr_2FeMoO_6 and paraffin wax composites are studied in the frequency range of 2—18GHz at room temperature.The optimum absorption-36.7dB is achieved at 17.7GHz with a matching thickness of 5.0mm,which indicates that Sr_2FeMoO_6/paraffin composites can be potential microwave absorbers in a relatively high frequency range.The excellent microwave absorption properties are attributed to the good electromagnetic match between dielectric loss and magnetic loss.The dielectric loss is considered to be caused by orientation polarization and interfacial polarization,while the magnetic loss is caused by natural resonance in the low frequency range,eddy current loss as well as exchange resonance in the high frequency range.

Tunable and improved microwave absorption of flower-like core@shell MFe_(2)O_(4)@MoS_(2)(M=Mn,Ni and Zn)nanocomposites by defect and interface engineering

Previous results revealed that the defect and/or interface had a great impact on the electromagnetic pa-rameters of materials.In order to understand the main physical mechanisms and effectively utilize these strategies,in this study,M Fe_(2)O_(4)and flower-like core@shell M Fe_(2)O_(4)@MoS_(2)(M=Mn,Ni,and Zn)sam-ples with different categories were elaborately designed and selectively produced in large scale through a simple two-step hydrothermal reaction.We conducted the systematical investigation on their microstruc-tures,electromagnetic parameters and microwave absorption performances(MAPs).The obtained results revealed that the large radius of M^(2+)cation could effectively boost the concentration of oxygen vacancy in the M Fe_(2)O_(4)and M Fe_(2)O_(4)@MoS_(2)samples,which resulted in the improvement of dielectric loss capabil-ities and MAPs.Furthermore,the introduction of MoS_(2)nanosheets greatly improved the interfacial effect and enhanced the polarization loss capabilities,which also boosted the MAPs.By taking full advantage of the defect and interface,the designed M Fe_(2)O_(4)@MoS_(2)samples displayed tunable and excellent com-prehensive MAPs including strong absorption capability,wide absorption bandwidth and thin matching thicknesses.Therefore,the clear understanding of defect and interface engineering made these strategies well elaborately designed and applicable to improving MAPs.

A review on carbon/magnetic metal composites for microwave absorption

At present,developing high-efficiency microwave absorption materials with properties including lightweight,thin thickness,strong absorbing intensity and broad bandwidth is an urgent demand to solve the electromagnetic pollution issues.An ideal microwave absorber should have excellent dielectric and magnetic loss capabilities,thereby inducing attenuation and absorption of incident electromagnetic radiation.Recently,various carbon/magnetic metal composites have been developed and expected to become promising candidates for high-performance microwave absorbers.In this review,we introduce the mechanisms of microwave absorption and summarize the recent advances in carbon/magnetic metal composites.Preparation methods and microwave absorption properties of carbon/magnetic metal composites with different components,morphologies and microstructures are discussed in detail.Finally,the challenges and future prospects of carbon/magnetic metal absorbing materials are also proposed,which will be useful to develop high-performance microwave absorption materials.

Defect and interface engineering in core@shell structure hollow carbon@MoS_(2)nanocomposites for boosted microwave absorption performance

Defect and interface engineering are efficient approaches to adjust the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials.In order to effectively utilize these strategies for the improvement of microwave absorption properties(MAPs),in this study,we reported the synthesis of hollow carbon shells and hollow carbon@MoS_(2)nanocomposites by the template-etching and templateetching-hydrothermal methods,respectively.The obtained results indicated that the degree of defect for hollow carbon shells and hollow carbon@MoS_(2)could be modulated by the thickness of hollow carbon shell,which effectively fulfilled the optimization of electromagnetic parameters and improvement of MAPs.Furthermore,the microstructure investigations revealed that the precursor of hollow carbon shells was encapsulated by the sheet-like MoS_(2)in high efficiency.And the introduction of MoS_(2)nanosheets acting as the shell effectively improved the interfacial effects and boosted the polarization loss capabilities,which resulted in the improvement of comprehensive MAPs.The elaborately designed hollow carbon@MoS_(2)samples displayed very outstanding MAPs including strong absorption capabilities,broad absorption bandwidth,and thin matching thicknesses.Therefore,this work provided a viable strategy to improve the MAPs of microwave absorbers by taking full advantage of their defect and interface engineering.

High-temperature dielectric and microwave absorption performances of TiB2/Al2O3 ceramics prepared by spark plasma sintering

TiB_(2)/Al2O3 ceramics reinforced with Mg O are prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS).The dielectric and microwave(MW)absorption properties are discussed.The results indicate that both the commercial TiB_(2)(C-TiB_(2))content and preparing temperature play important roles in the dielectric properties.Simultaneously,TiB_(2)/Al2O3 composite shows the best MW absorption property when the C-TiB_(2)content and preparing temperature are 9 wt%and 1400°C.To further improve the MW absorption properties,the composite containing 9 wt%synthesized TiB_(2)(S-TiB_(2))has been sintered at 1400°C.Its high-temperature complex permittivity is greater than that of TiB_(2)/Al2O3 composite with 9 wt%C-TiB_(2)sintered at 1400°C and is directly proportional to the temperature.Besides,TiB_(2)/Al2O3 composite with 9 wt%S-TiB_(2)possesses a better MW absorption at 25–500°C,its effective absorption bandwidth(RL<-5 dB)can reach 4.2 GHz at 25–500°C.And the minimum reflection loss(RLmin)value reaches-43.41 dB at the temperature of 800°C with a thickness of 1.45 mm for TiB_(2)/Al2O3 composite with 9 wt%C-TiB_(2).Consequently,the satisfying absorbing layer(d<1.75 mm),flexural strength,heat stability and considerable high-temperature MW absorption ability grant TiB_(2)/Al2O3 ceramics practical applications as high-temperature microwave absorption materials(MAMs).

Temperature-insensitive microwave absorption of TiB2-Al_(2)O_(3)/MgAl_(2)O_(4) ceramics based on controllable electrical conductivity

The design of the high-temperature microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) with temperature-insensitive and considerable microwave absorption (MA) capacity is a tremendous challenge.Ti B2-Al_(2)O_(3)/Mg Al_(2)O_(4) MAMs are prepared by the spark plasma sintering (SPS).Further,the influences of the Al_(2)O_(3) content on the flexural strength,thermal stability,high-temperature electrical conductivity,dielectric and MA properties are discussed.The results show that the Al_(2)O_(3) content is associated with flexural strength,high-temperature thermal stability,electrical conductivity,dielectric and MA properties.Meanwhile,the temperatureinsensitive and considerable MA properties with the minimum reflection loss (RLmin) ranging from -19.4 to -14.3 dB and the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB,RL<-5 dB) of 3.19–3.55 GHz are attained at 25°C–700°C in 8.2–12.4 GHz as the Al_(2)O_(3) content increases from 70.6 wt%to 80.6 wt%.This is ascribed to the compensating effect of the positive and negative temperature coefficient materials on the high-temperature electrical conductivity as well as the co-play of the dipolar and interfacial polarization at elevated temperatures.Consequently,Ti B2-Al_(2)O_(3)/Mg Al_(2)O_(4) ceramics exhibit the ideal prospect as the high-temperature MAMs.

Synthesis of Magnetic Nickel Ferrite Microspheres and Their Microwave Absorbing Properties

NiFe2O4 microspheres were synthesized using a solvothermal method. The morphologies and structures of NiFe2O4 micropheres were characterized via a field emission scanning electron microscope（FESEM）, a transmission electron microscope（TEM） and an X-ray diffractometer（XRD）. The NiFe2O4 microspheres were around 150--200 nm in diameter and assembled by nanoparticles. The magnetic and electromagnetic parameters were measured using a vibrating sample magnetometer and a vector network analyzer, respectively. The obtained products exhibited a saturation magnetization of 60.8 A.m2·kg-1 at room temperature. A minimum reflection loss（RL） of -27.8 dB was observed at 9.2 GHz with a thickness of 3.5 mm, and the effective absorption frequency（RL〈-10 dB） ranged from 8.2 GHz to 11.2 GHz, indicating the excellent microwave absorption performance of the NiFe2O4 microspheres in the X-band frequencies.

Effect of TiO_2 Addition to the Microwave Absortion Property of Polyaniline Micro/Nanocomposites

1 Results Recently,conducting polymers as molecular wires have attracted considerable attention because of their long conjugated length,metal conductivity and promising potential application in nanodevices.It is important to manipulate the synthesis parameters or additives used in order to produce conducting polymer showing moderate conductivity,magnetic and dielectric properties that could enhance its microwave absorbing and shielding properties.As nano-material possessing moderate conductivity,dielect...

Structural,Dielectric,and Magnetic Studies on Electrospun Magnesium Ferrite-Polyvinylidene Fluoride Core–Shell Composite Fibers

The sub-micron（of the order of 150 nm） thick core–shell composite fibers of magnesium ferrite-polyvinylidene fluoride are prepared by electrospinning.The loading of magnesium ferrite is varied from 1 to 10 wt%.The study results by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,and infra-red spectroscopy indicate the formation of core–shell structure and an enhancement in the amount of b-phase compared to a-phase in the polyvinylidene fluoride.The particle size of the magnesium ferrite in the fiber is evaluated to be 30 nm.The low frequency dielectric studies indicate that the addition of the magnesium ferrite increases the polarization resulting in the increase in the dielectric constant but decreases the dielectric loss.The magnetization measurements indicate an increased value of coercivity compared to bulk due to the nano-size of the magnesium ferrite.The microwave absorption at the ferromagnetic resonance increases with the increase in the concentration of magnesium ferrite.The resonance field is found to vary with the loading of MFO.