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Tian X, Zhang H, Li H, Yang K, Xu Z, Li K, Xu X, Xie X, Yang M, Yan Y. Multifunctional bacterial cellulose‑derived carbon hybrid aerogel for ultrabroad microwave absorption and thermal insulation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:804-815. [PMID: 39173513 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Carbon aerogel has gained intense attention as one of the most promising microwave absorption materials. It can overcome severe electromagnetic pollution, thanks to its 3D macroscopic structure and superb conductive loss capacity. However, there is still a big challenge to endow multifunctionality to carbon aerogel while maintaining its good electromagnetic wave absorption (EWA) so as to adapt wide practical application. Herein, a novel carbon-based aerogel consisting of Cu and TiO2 nanoparticles dispersed on carbon nanofiber framework was derived from carbonized bacterial cellulose (CBC) decorated with its mother bacteria via freeze-drying, in situ growth and carbonization strategies. The synthesized carbon-based CBC/Cu/TiO2 aerogel achieved an excellent EWA performance with a broad effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 8.32 GHz. It is attributed to the synergistic loss mechanism from multiple scattering, conductive network loss, interfacial polarization loss and dipolar polarization relaxation. Meanwhile, the obtained aerogel also shows an excellent thermal insulation with a 3-mm-thick sample generating a temperature gradient of over 42 °C at 85 °C and a maximum radar cross-section (RCS) reduction of 23.88 dB m2 owing to the cellular structure and synergistic effects of multi-components. Therefore, this study proposes a feasible design approach for creating lightweight, effective, and multifunctional CBC-based EWA materials, which offer a new platform to develop ultrabroad electromagnetic wave absorber under the guidance of RCS simulation.
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- Xiaoke Tian
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology 430074 Wuhan, PR China.
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Zhou Y, He J, Hong J, Xie H, Lin X. Facile Recycling of Waste Biomass for Preparation of Hierarchical Porous Carbon with High-Performance Electromagnetic Wave Absorption. Molecules 2024; 29:2455. [PMID: 38893330 PMCID: PMC11173973 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Hierarchical-porous-structured materials have been widely used in the field of electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption, playing a critical role in minimizing EMW interference and pollution. High-quality EMW absorbers, characterized by a lower thickness, lighter weight, wider absorption band, and stronger absorption capacity, have been instrumental in reducing damage and preventing malfunctions in the automotive and aviation industries. The utilization of discarded nut shells through recycling can not only alleviate environmental problems but relieve resource constraints. Herein, a facile method for the preparation of hierarchical porous biomass carbon derived from abandoned Xanthoceras Sorbifolium Bunge Shell (XSS) biomass was developed for high-performance EMW absorption. The porous structures of XSS biochar were studied by using different levels of the K2CO3 activator and simple carbonization. The effect of K2CO3 on the EMW parameters, including the complex permittivity, complex permeability, polarization relaxation, and impedance matching, was analyzed. The best EMW absorption performance of the XSS biochar was observed at a mass ratio of activator-to-biomass of 2:1. A minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of -38.9 dB was achieved at 9.12 GHz, and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EABmax) of up to 3.28 GHz (14.72~18.0 GHz) could be obtained at a 1.8 mm thickness. These results demonstrated that hierarchical porous XSS carbon was prepared successfully. Simultaneously, the prepared XSS biochar was confirmed as a potential and powerfully attractive EMW-absorbing material. The proposal also provided a simple strategy for the development of a green, low-cost, and sustainable biochar as a lightweight high-performance absorbing material.
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- Yihui Zhou
- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen 361021, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen 361021, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
- School of Mechanical, Electrical & Information Engineering, Putian University, Putian 351100, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen 361021, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
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- School of Mechanical, Electrical & Information Engineering, Putian University, Putian 351100, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen 361021, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
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Zhao Z, Qing Y, Kong L, Xu H, Fan X, Yun J, Zhang L, Wu H. Advancements in Microwave Absorption Motivated by Interdisciplinary Research. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304182. [PMID: 37870274 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Microwave absorption materials (MAMs) are originally developed for military purposes, but have since evolved into versatile materials with promising applications in modern technologies, including household use. Despite significant progress in bench-side research over the past decade, MAMs remain limited in their scope and have yet to be widely adopted. This review explores the history of MAMs from first-generation coatings to second-generation functional absorbers, identifies bottlenecks hindering their maturation. It also presents potential solutions such as exploring broader spatial scales, advanced characterization, introducing liquid media, utilizing novel toolbox (machine learning, ML), and proximity of lab to end-user. Additionally, it meticulously presents compelling applications of MAMs in medicine, mechanics, energy, optics, and sensing, which go beyond absorption efficiency, along with their current development status and prospects. This interdisciplinary research direction differs from previous research which primarily focused on meeting traditional requirements (i.e., thin, lightweight, wide, and strong), and can be defined as the next generation of smart absorbers. Ultimately, the effective utilization of ubiquitous electromagnetic (EM) waves, aided by third-generation MAMs, should be better aligned with future expectations.
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- Zehao Zhao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Ma Q, Qiang R, Shao Y, Yang X, Xue R, Chen B, Chen Y, Feng S. MOF-derived Co-C composites with 3D star structure for enhanced microwave absorption. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 651:106-116. [PMID: 37542886 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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The demand of microwave absorption materials (MAMs) with unique morphologies and electromagnetic (EM) balance has become necessary in recent years. Due to the ease of synthesis and tunable structure, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are widely used for this special MAMs. In this study, a new three-dimensional hybrid MOF is proposed that is co-doped with six equally branched star morphologies. The Co-C composite has the same six-branched morphology as that of the precursor. When the EM wave is incident, this special structure makes it easier for the EM wave to enter the material vertically due to the expansion of the incident surface, which is effective in adjusting the transmission path of the electron and the reflection and distribution of the EM wave. Because of the special morphology and magneto-dielectric synergy, the Co-C composite shows a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of -48.5 dB at 11.0 GHz at an absorption thickness of 3.0 mm, with a microwave absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 6.1 GHz. This research provides a practical guidance for preparing the MAMs of special star structure.
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- Qian Ma
- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
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- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China; Advanced Textile Equipment Technology Provincial and Ministerial Collaborative Innovation Center, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China.
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- Faculty of Engineering, HUANGHE S&T University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450061, China.
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- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
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- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
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- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
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- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
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- College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
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Habila MA, Moshab MS, El-Toni AM, ALOthman ZA, Badjah Hadj Ahmed AY. Thermal Fabrication of Magnetic Fe 3O 4 (Nanoparticle)@Carbon Sheets from Waste Resources for the Adsorption of Dyes: Kinetic, Equilibrium, and UV-Visible Spectroscopy Investigations. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1266. [PMID: 37049359 PMCID: PMC10096804 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Thermal treatment is applied for the direct conversion of palm stalk waste to Fe3O4 (np)@carbon sheets (Fe3O4 (np)@CSs). The effect of conversion temperature was investigated. The TEM examination of the prepared magnetic Fe3O4 (np)@CSs showed the formation of Fe3O4 (np) in a matrix of carbon sheets as a coated layer with surface functional groups including carbonyl and hydroxyl groups. Removal of dyes such as methyl orange, methylene blue, and neutral red was achieved using fabricated Fe3O4 (np)@CSs which were prepared at 250 °C, 400 °C, and 700 °C in a weak acidic medium. By studying the contact time effect for the adsorption of methylene blue, neutral red, and methyl orange, using the fabricated Fe3O4 (np)@CSs which were prepared at 250 °C and 400 °C, equilibrium occurred between 120 min and 180 min. In addition, the first-order and second-order kinetic models were applied to the adsorption data. The results revealed that the adsorption data fit better with the second-order kinetic model. Furthermore, the Freundlich model was found to be more suitable for describing the process of the separation of the dyes onto Fe3O4 (np)@CSs which were prepared at 250 °C and 400 °C, suggesting heterogenous surfaces and multi-layer adsorption.
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- Mohamed A. Habila
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia (Z.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia (Z.A.A.)
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia (Z.A.A.)
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