Influence of Absorber Contents and Temperatures on the Dielectric Properties and Microwave Absorbing Performances of C@TiC/SiO2 Composites
2024

Microwave Absorption Performance of C@TiC/SiO2 Composites

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Yan, Sun Xin, Xiao Zhihe, Gu Jian, Dong Qinyi, Yi Shuhang, Jin Junyang, Costa Carlos Miguel, Kelarakis Antonios

Primary Institution: National Key Laboratory of Scattering and Radiation, Beijing Institute of Environmental Features

Hypothesis

The study investigates how the content and temperature of C@TiC affect the dielectric properties and microwave absorption performance of C@TiC/SiO2 composites.

Conclusion

The study found that increasing the C@TiC content enhances the microwave absorption performance, with the 30 wt.% C@TiC composite showing the strongest absorption capabilities.

Supporting Evidence

  • The composite with 30 wt.% C@TiC shows a minimum reflection loss of -55.87 dB at room temperature.
  • The 50 wt.% C@TiC composite maintains a reflection loss below -10 dB from room temperature to 400 °C.
  • Increasing C@TiC content improves both dielectric properties and microwave absorption performance.

Takeaway

This study shows that adding more C@TiC to a material helps it absorb microwaves better, especially at high temperatures.

Methodology

C@TiC/SiO2 composites were fabricated using blending, cold-pressing, and sintering methods, and their properties were evaluated at various temperatures.

Limitations

The study does not address the long-term stability and durability of the composites under extended high-temperature and high-frequency microwave exposure.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/nano14242033

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