Abstract
Composites that effectively absorb microwave in the frequency range of 2-18 GHz have been strongly demanded during the past decades. To enhance the absorption of microwave, composites are generally capable of wide absorption bandwidth and low reflection loss. Here, we used La(NO3) 3-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as absorber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as matrix to fabricate MWCNT-La(NO3) 3/PVC composites, where La(NO3)3-doped MWCNTs broadened the absorption bandwidth and decreased the reflection loss of the composites. Due to the insertion of diamagnetic La3+, the absorbing properties of as-prepared composites were enhanced, while the mechanical properties of such composite were slightly changed. The amount of doped La(NO3)3 was experimentally optimized to be 6 wt.%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 84-87 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Mechanical property
- Microwave absorbing property
- Polymeric composites