Xueping Xu , Weiwei Wu , Tao Zhu , Menghan Pei , Xiaoyan Zhang , Qinkai Han
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High-performance magnetoelectric composite with low DC bias magnetic field for detecting ultra-weak magnetic field
Based on a piezoelectric layer of piezoelectric macro fiber composite (MFC) and a magnetostrictive layer of iron-based amorphous or nanocrystalline alloy, a flexible laminated magnetoelectric composite magnetic field sensor has achieved ultra-high sensitivity and the detection of ultra-weak magnetic fields. The magnetoelectric sensor of amorphous alloy with lower loss (ME-A) exhibits a response voltage. The ME-A sample's optimal DC bias magnetic field has a small value of 5.04 Oe, corresponding to the magnetoelectric voltage coefficient of 18.30 V/(cm‧Oe). In addition, the ME-A sensor exhibits excellent linear response characteristics to ultra-weak AC magnetic field as low as 1.90 × 10−5 Oe at the optimal frequency of 20.50 kHz, with a sensitivity of up to 542 mV/Oe. Specifically, the ME-A sample provides real-time sensing of stepped magnetic field changes, achieving a detection resolution as low as 1.54 × 10−5 Oe. The ME-A sensor successfully detects stray magnetic fields below 1.0 × 10−3 Oe generated by motors at different speeds. Overall, ME-A laminated structure magnetoelectric composite with excellent magnetoelectric properties can achieve ultra-weak magnetic field detection and become a new generation of flexible magnetic field sensors.
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Composites Communications (Compos. Commun.) is a peer-reviewed journal publishing short communications and letters on the latest advances in composites science and technology. With a rapid review and publication process, its goal is to disseminate new knowledge promptly within the composites community. The journal welcomes manuscripts presenting creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization, and mechanics modeling. In addition to traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, it encourages submissions on composites with exceptional physical, mechanical, and fracture properties, as well as those with unique functions and significant application potential. This includes biomimetic and bio-inspired composites for biomedical applications, functional nano-composites for thermal management and energy applications, and composites designed for extreme service environments.