Na Yang, Zihan Wang, Ze Liu, Huafeng Tian, Dahai Gao, Gaiping Guo, Yuhua Dai
{"title":"Effect of hydrophilic co-electrospinning agents on the structure and morphology of hydrophobic natural zein-based nanofibers","authors":"Na Yang, Zihan Wang, Ze Liu, Huafeng Tian, Dahai Gao, Gaiping Guo, Yuhua Dai","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10906-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10906-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As a hydrophobic natural protein, zein has attracted extensive attention because of its versatility and excellent biodegradability. However, neat zein exhibits poor spinnability during electrospinning. To fabricate zein-based nanofibers, different hydrophilic co-spinning agents (collagen (Co), gelatin (GE) and polyethylene oxide (PEO)) were incorporated and optimized electrospinning parameter (voltage) for each additive was reported. The relationship between the performance of spinning solution as well as the spinnability and microstructure of zein nanofabrics was analyzed in detail. Co-spinning could improve the spinning ability of zein. The morphology of nanofibers was improved to varying degrees by adjusting the content of co-electrospinning agents and adjusting process parameters. The viscosity, conductivity and the pH value of the spinning solution with different co-spinning agents were analyzed. PEO exhibited a more dramatically effect on improving the spinning ability of zein. The zein-based film had a uniform and complete structure and certain hydrophobicity, and exhibited wide application prospects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7784 - 7796"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-10906-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144073754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Yang, Xige Lu, Shuiping Zhong, Huanlin Zhu, Wei Weng, Wen Tan, Xiaopeng Chi
{"title":"Study on the influence of copper foil current collector roughness on lithium-ion battery performance","authors":"Lei Yang, Xige Lu, Shuiping Zhong, Huanlin Zhu, Wei Weng, Wen Tan, Xiaopeng Chi","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10848-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10848-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Copper foil roughness is widely regarded as an important factor affecting the performance of lithium-ion batteries, but relevant research still lacks systematic and in-depth analysis. In this paper, 6 μm copper foil is prepared by electrodeposition and compared with purchased 6 μm copper foil. The influence of different roughness on the battery performance is analyzed by the distribution of relaxation time (DRT). The results show that the roughness of homemade copper foil (1.69 μm) is slightly higher than that of purchased copper foil (1.53 μm). The initial charging specific capacity of the homemade copper foil electrode reaches 372.51 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, significantly higher than that of the purchased copper foil electrode (323.89 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>). DRT is used to analyze the electrochemical reaction kinetics of the batteries, it is found that the copper foil with a certain roughness can enhance its binding with the active substance, ensure stable and rapid conductive contact, reduce the side reaction caused by uneven lithiation, and minimize the increase in the impedance of each part during the electrode cycle, thereby ensuring stable battery operation. This study provides new insights into the application of copper foil in batteries and verifies the feasibility of homemade 6 μm copper foil.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7641 - 7652"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-10848-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144073753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovative warm rolling plus electromagnetic shock treatment for high-quality M50 bearing ring manufacturing","authors":"Jiajun Zhai, Fei Yin, Yuxuan Yi, Chao Song","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10897-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10897-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>M50 bearing steel is a high-carbon alloy extensively utilized in the aerospace industry due to its exceptional mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. Its production typically involves cold ring rolling (CRR) at room temperature and hot ring rolling (HRR) at high temperatures. The CRR process offers high precision but is susceptible to microcrack formation, while HRR can effectively eliminate defects but may induce coarse grain structures, reducing material performance. To address these issues, this study proposes a novel warm ring rolling (WRR) process, which integrates the benefits of both CRR and HRR. The aim is to optimize the forming rate while improving the plasticity limit and microstructural integrity of the material. Additionally, the study investigates the hot deformation behavior of M50 bearing steel under various deformation conditions and derives strain-compensated constitutive equations to predict its deformation, failure, and fatigue characteristics during the warm forming process. Temperature-dependent compression tests, along with electromagnetic shock treatment (EST) experiments, were also conducted. Results indicate that increasing the compression temperature reduces void formation, while EST significantly mitigates voids and promotes the dissolution and fragmentation of carbides. Furthermore, under the influence of EST, the average grain size of the WRR specimen notably decreases. The study concludes that the optimal processing temperature for EST–WRR technology is 400 ℃, with a current density of 140 A/mm<sup>2</sup>. This research provides a theoretical foundation for the future processing and performance optimization of M50 bearing steel and validates the efficacy of EST in the WRR process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7710 - 7731"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed Faleh Abd Al-Ogaili, Mohammad Rava, Adnan A. A. AbdulRazak, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Mohd Hafiz Puteh, Juhana Jaafar, Mukhlis A. Rahman, Toni Kurniawan, Ojo Samuel, Mohammed Ahmed Shehab, Aniqa Imtiaz, Asmat Ullah Khan, M. H. D. Maher Alrefaai, Adnan Hameed Rasheed
{"title":"Nanosilica-incorporated polyethersulfone-polytetrafluoroethylene dual-layer hollow fibers for direct contact membrane distillation","authors":"Mohammed Faleh Abd Al-Ogaili, Mohammad Rava, Adnan A. A. AbdulRazak, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Mohd Hafiz Puteh, Juhana Jaafar, Mukhlis A. Rahman, Toni Kurniawan, Ojo Samuel, Mohammed Ahmed Shehab, Aniqa Imtiaz, Asmat Ullah Khan, M. H. D. Maher Alrefaai, Adnan Hameed Rasheed","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10876-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10876-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study advances membrane distillation by innovating a dual-layer hydrophilic-hydrophobic hollow fiber membrane, significantly enhancing vapor transfer and reducing conductive heat loss in direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD). Building on prior research that optimized polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) particle size (0.5 µm) and concentration (6 wt%) in polyethersulfone (PES)-PTFE membranes, this research incorporates silica nanoparticles to achieve super-hydrophobization of the outer layer. Concentrations of 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 wt% silica nanoparticles were assessed for their impact on the membrane's structure and function, using scanning electron microscopy, liquid entry pressure, water contact angle, and mercury intrusion porosimetry. The most effective configuration was found with 6 wt% PTFE and 0.6 wt% silica nanoparticles, achieving a water flux of 18 kg m<sup>2</sup>/h and a salt rejection rate of 99.99% at 90 °C in DCMD. This integration of silica nanoparticles significantly enhances membrane hydrophobicity and separation efficiency, marking a novel advancement in membrane technology with practical implications. The performance improvement over varying salt concentrations and extended durations suggests the potential of these silica-enhanced membranes in addressing global desalination challenges, opening avenues for further research in nanoparticle-enhanced water purification methods.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7552 - 7576"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi Peng, Fayan Yu, Dan Zhang, Peng Peng, Cheng Zhang, Shuai Long, Qubo He, Qingshan Yang, Qingwei Dai, Jia She
{"title":"Mechanical and corrosion properties of biodegradable Mg-2Mn-0.3Ca alloy with different grain structure: orientation and size","authors":"Yi Peng, Fayan Yu, Dan Zhang, Peng Peng, Cheng Zhang, Shuai Long, Qubo He, Qingshan Yang, Qingwei Dai, Jia She","doi":"10.1007/s10853-024-10007-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-024-10007-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The application of magnesium alloys in bone implants, cardiovascular stents and other devices in the field of biomaterials has been widely concerned. In this study, the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-2Mn-0.3Ca bar were investigated by the optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and universal material testing machine. The corrosion behaviors were carried out by hydrogen evolution, electrochemical tests and immersion tests in a simulated body fluid (SBF). The results show that the yield strength (YS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the extruded Mg-2Mn-0.3Ca alloy are 277 MPa and 285 MPa, respectively, mainly due to the effects of grain size and grain orientation. In the direction parallel to the extrusion direction (ED), the elongation (EL) of the alloy after heat treatment is increased by 357%, which is due to the random distribution of the grain orientation of the alloy after heat treatment, and the Schmidt factor is increased, (0001) < 11–20 > basal slip is more likely to be activated. At the initial stage of corrosion, bimodal grain structure is more prone to corrosion than equiaxed grain structure, and the final corrosion resistance is determined by grain orientation. Grain orientation has a more significant effect on the corrosion behavior of bars than grain size.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7667 - 7684"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hollow design of ternary metal oxide nanostructures based on Kirkendall effect for long-life and high-rate lithium ion batteries","authors":"Xinyue Lang, Wen Xu, Weihua Jin, Junwei Hou, Chang Liu, Peng Zhang, Yanfeng Dong","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10886-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10886-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Metal oxides have great potential as high-capacity anodes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs), but suffer from poor conductivity and severe pulverization during repeated lithiation/delithiation cycles. Herein, hollow ternary metal oxide (h-TMO) decorated three-dimensional (3D) carbon nanosheet frameworks (h-TMO/CNFs) are successfully prepared via the metal nitrate assisted blowing process and subsequent Kirkendall effect driven hollowing process. The hollow structures and ternary metal oxide components facilitate to keep structural integrity during lithiation/delithiation processes, while 3D porous networks provide fast electron-transfer pathways and reduced ion diffusion distance for fast reaction kinetics. As a result, the resulting h-TMO/CNFs anodes demonstrate high capacities of 900 mAh g<sup>‒1</sup> after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g<sup>‒1</sup> and 307 mAh g<sup>‒1</sup> at 10 A g<sup>‒1</sup>, superior to most reported similar electrodes. And the assembled h-TMO/CNFs//LiFePO<sub>4</sub> full LIBs can display a high initial discharge capacity 150 mAh g<sup>‒1</sup> at 0.1 A g<sup>‒1</sup>. The hollow design strategy based on Kirkendall effect opens up a new avenue to construct multicomponent nanostructures for high-performance LIBs.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7617 - 7626"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhang Zhang, Xiuming Liu, Yiqun Hu, Suhang Ding, Re Xia
{"title":"Mechanical responses and deformation mechanisms of nanoporous glassy alloy under multiaxial loading: a molecular dynamics study","authors":"Yuhang Zhang, Xiuming Liu, Yiqun Hu, Suhang Ding, Re Xia","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10904-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10904-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nanoporous glassy alloys (NPGAs) have garnered significant interest due to their exceptional and tunable properties, yet their mechanical behavior under multiaxial loading remains poorly understood, hindering their practical applications. Here, we employ molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the mechanical properties, deformation mechanisms, and failure behaviors of a representative Cu<sub>50</sub>Zr<sub>50</sub> NPGA under multiaxial loading. Our results reveal that the modulus of the NPGA increases markedly under multiaxial tension, while the ultimate tensile strength shows only a minor decline. Notably, the modulus strengthening effect in NPGAs is far more pronounced than that in traditional nanoporous gold (NPG), whereas the strength softening effect is considerably weaker. Both uniaxial and multiaxial tension deformations are governed by the combination of solid network bending and stretching, with the yield strength–solid fraction relationship conforming to the Gibson–Ashby model. Atomic-level analysis shows that the network skeleton undergoes elongation, yielding, necking, and rupture along the loading directions, with uniaxial tension generating a single fracture surface perpendicular to the loading direction and multiaxial tension inducing multiple fracture surfaces aligned with their respective loading axes. Quantitative analysis of atomic shear strain indicates that localized deformation and enhanced plastic strain lead to reduced yield strain and tensile strength under multiaxial loading. These findings provide valuable theoretical insights for the application of NPGAs in complex load-bearing environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7599 - 7616"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cuong Nguyen, Anh Kiet Tieu, Kim Khai Huynh, Long Wang, Jun Yang, Guanyu Deng
{"title":"Wear behaviour of high entropy alloys CrFeNiAl0.3Ti0.3 and CrFeNiAl0.3Ti0.3–Ag roll bonded with steel","authors":"Cuong Nguyen, Anh Kiet Tieu, Kim Khai Huynh, Long Wang, Jun Yang, Guanyu Deng","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10889-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10889-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the feasibility of cladding CrFeNiAl<sub>0.3</sub>Ti<sub>0.3</sub> and CrFeNiAl<sub>0.3</sub>Ti<sub>0.3</sub>–Ag high entropy alloys, produced via hot-press sintering (HPS), with commercial mild steel using the hot roll bonding (HRB) method. The bonding interface characteristics, mechanical properties, and tribological performance of these laminated composites were systematically evaluated. Microstructural analysis revealed that both high entropy alloys formed good metallurgical bonds with mild steel, exhibiting a straight interface free of visible cracks and oxidation products. Tribological investigations demonstrated that hot rolling significantly enhanced wear resistance, with specific wear rates decreasing by 70–82%. After hot rolling, the specific wear rate was reduced to (7.08–8.37) × 10<sup>–5</sup> mm<sup>3</sup>/Nm for CrFeNiAl<sub>0.3</sub>Ti<sub>0.3</sub> and (6.12–7.05) × 10<sup>–5</sup> mm<sup>3</sup>/Nm for CrFeNiAl<sub>0.3</sub>Ti<sub>0.3</sub>–Ag across a temperature range from room temperature to 900 °C, compared to their pre-rolling values. These findings highlight the potential of hot roll bonding for integrating high entropy alloys with conventional materials, offering promising prospects for applications requiring high wear resistance and thermal stability.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7685 - 7709"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-10889-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nidhi Sindhu, Sunil Manani, R. K. Goyal, V. M. Sreekumar
{"title":"Functionally graded A6061-TiB2 in-situ nano-composites by high shear dispersion mixing assisted centrifugal casting technique","authors":"Nidhi Sindhu, Sunil Manani, R. K. Goyal, V. M. Sreekumar","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10901-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10901-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Functionally graded metal matrix composites (FGMMCs) are the subject of extensive research due to their potential to provide position-specific properties for advanced engineering structural components. The study presents the processing and characterization of FG A6061-5 wt% TiB<sub>2</sub> in-situ nano-composites, processed using three different techniques: manual stirring (MS)/continuous impeller stirring (CI)/high shear mixing (HS), followed by solidification through centrifugal casting. High-shear mixing (HS) significantly improved TiB₂ dispersion, resulting in smaller clusters (10 nm to a few microns) compared to CI (9 µm) and MS (3 µm). Moreover, primary α-Al grain size was reduced by 59% in HS, 33% in CI, and 19% in MS, relative to the cast alloys. Consequently, the hardness variation from inner to outer regions was also greater in heat-treated samples, with HS composites exhibiting a 34% increase, compared to 28% for CI and 24% for MS, indicating superior performance in the HS-processed composites. An increase of compressive yield strength from 170 to 185 MPa was observed for different composite samples (MS, CI, and HS-outer regions) between as-cast and heat-treated conditions. The heat-treated HS-processed composite exhibited the highest tensile yield strength of 259 MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 372 MPa, and a strain of 3.7%, representing substantial improvements over both the alloy and other composites. In terms of wear resistance, the heat-treated HS-processed composites showed a 56% reduction in wear rate compared to the alloy, outperforming CI (44%) and MS (38%). The improved properties are attributed to mechanisms such as Hall–Petch, Orowan’s, and CTE mismatch strengthening.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7577 - 7598"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electromagnetic wave-absorbing properties of cellulose aerogels with integrated impedance continuous gradient structure","authors":"Yi Li, Hengyu Zhang, Ni Wang, Hong Xiao","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-10788-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-10788-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>An impedance gradient structure represents an effective design strategy for broadening the frequency band of electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials. However, electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials with impedance gradient are typically prepared using a layer-by-layer composite method, which presents several challenges. These include the potential for easy separation and impedance mismatch between layers, which can lead to limitations in their application and reduced electromagnetic wave-absorbing strength. Consequently, polypyrrole (PPy) was synthesized via gas-phase polymerization along the thickness direction of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) aerogel, resulting in the preparation of CNF/PPy aerogel material with green and pollution-free cellulose CNF aerogel as the substrate. The CNF/PPy aerogel material prepared by this method exhibited an integrated impedance continuous gradient structure. Upon initiation of the polymerization reaction by 0.1 mol/L FeCl<sub>3</sub> for 60 min, the attenuation coefficient of the 7-mm-thick CNF/PPy aerogel material developed in this study was observed to be 2.71, with a characteristic impedance of 383.9 Ω on the electromagnetic wave incident surface. The attenuation coefficient of the electromagnetic wave transmission surface was 131.7, with a characteristic impedance of 132.5 Ω. The dielectric constant and impedance match of the intermediate layer fall between those of the other layers. This effectively realized impedance matching between the material surface and the air, and it also improved the problems of interlayer separation and reflection of the layer structure impedance gradient material. Furthermore, the effective wave-absorbing bandwidth (EAB) covered the entire X-band, and the minimum reflection loss (RLmin) could reach − 16.4 dB. An integrated impedance gradient structure, comprising a CNF/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub>/PPy aerogel material, was prepared with a CNF/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> aerogel as the substrate under the same conditions. When the mass fraction of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> is 10%, the EAB encompassed the entire X-band at 5.9 mm, and the RL<sub>min</sub> is − 40.9 dB, which greatly improved the wave absorption strength.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 18","pages":"7754 - 7770"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144074131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}