Jianhua Zhu , Wei Wang , Qian Zhang , Yinan Fan , Liu Liu , Jianhua Yan , Jianyong Yu
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Abstract
Developing high-performance electromagnetic wave absorption materials is imperative to solve the current electromagnetic wave interference and pollution, but it is still challenging to simultaneously achieve strong absorption and wide absorption microwave bandwidth. Here, we report a polypyrrole decorated magnetic carbon nanofiber (CNF) absorber loaded with core-shell Fe3C@Fe3O4 nanoparticles, that shows magnetic-electric synergistic loss effects for effective microwave absorption. The hierarchical heterostructure and isotropic 3D network are beneficial for achieving high absorption and loss ability via the synergistic effect of impedance matching, multiple polarization, and magnetic-electric coupling. With a small thickness of 2.4 mm and a low filler loading of only 6 wt%, the as-designed microwave absorber exhibits a minimum reflection loss of −55.74 dB and a wide absorption bandwidth of 7.84 GHz involving the entire Ku band. Moreover, the radar cross-section attenuation of the microwave absorber in the vertical direction reaches a high value of 28.04 dB m2, showing the ability to attenuate electromagnetic waves in practical applications.
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Composites Part B: Engineering is a journal that publishes impactful research of high quality on composite materials. This research is supported by fundamental mechanics and materials science and engineering approaches. The targeted research can cover a wide range of length scales, ranging from nano to micro and meso, and even to the full product and structure level. The journal specifically focuses on engineering applications that involve high performance composites. These applications can range from low volume and high cost to high volume and low cost composite development.
The main goal of the journal is to provide a platform for the prompt publication of original and high quality research. The emphasis is on design, development, modeling, validation, and manufacturing of engineering details and concepts. The journal welcomes both basic research papers and proposals for review articles. Authors are encouraged to address challenges across various application areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, aerospace, automotive, and other surface transportation. The journal also covers energy-related applications, with a focus on renewable energy. Other application areas include infrastructure, off-shore and maritime projects, health care technology, and recreational products.