Materials Research (Jul 2022)

Effects of Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 Nanoparticles Concentration in a Silicone Matrix on Complex Permeability and Permittivity in the 1-10 GHz Range

  • Verônica C. S. Diniz,
  • Antônio Carlos C. Migliano,
  • Ruth H. G. A. Kiminami,
  • Philippe E. de Medeiros,
  • Renalle C. A. de M. Nascimento,
  • Daniela de L. A. C. S. Andrade,
  • Ana C. F. M. Costa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2022-0080
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25

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Abstract Mn1-xZnxFe2O4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.65) nanoferrite particles were used as filler in a silicone polymer matrix in order to obtain a composite material with the purpose of absorbing electromagnetic radiation. The composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and force modulation microscopy (FMM) and the electromagnetic properties by means of network and impedance analyzers. It was observed that the composite with higher concentrations of Znx (x = 0.5 and 0.65) presented the lowest dispersion, due to the size of the zinc particles. This paper provides a framework for the practical application of absorbent composite materials of MnZn nanoferrite particles combined with silicone rubber to be used in 1-10 GHz frequency bands, with reflectivity values of -24 dB in the 6 GHz frequency range.

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