Effect of carbon black content on the microwave absorbing properties of CB/epoxy composites

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran

2 Malek-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

10.7508/jns.2016.02.006

Abstract

To prevent serious electromagnetic interference, a single-layer and double layer wave-absorbing coating employing complex absorbents composed of carbon black with epoxy resin as matrix was prepared. The morphologies of carbon black /epoxy composites were characterized by scanning electron microscope  and atomic force microscope, respectively. The carbon black  particles exhibit obvious polyaromatic were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The electromagnetic parameters of carbon black  were measured in the frequency range of 8–12 GHz by transmission/reflection technology, and the electromagnetic loss mechanisms of the two particles were discussed, respectively. The microwave absorption properties of the coatings were investigated by measuring reflection loss  using arch method. The effects of carbon black  mass ratio, thickness and double-layer on the microwave absorption properties were discussed, respectively. The results showed that the higher thickness, higher ratio and double-layer of carbon black /epoxy content could make the absorption band shift towards the lower frequency range. Significantly, the wave-absorbing coating could be applied in different frequency ranges according to actual demand by controlling the content of carbon black  in composites.

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Journal of Nanostructures
Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
April 2016
Pages 140-148

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