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Magnetic-Field-Enhanced Microwave Absorption of Superparamagnetic Fe3O4/RGO Composites
Guijiang Liu1, Xingbao Lyu1,2,3, Yiqun Ma1
1School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China.
Micromachines
|June 26, 2026
Summary
Superparamagnetic iron oxide/reduced graphene oxide composites offer enhanced high-frequency microwave absorption. Magnetic field alignment improves performance, achieving broad X-band absorption with minimal reflection loss.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electromagnetics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Superparamagnetic materials are promising for high-frequency microwave absorption.
- Superparamagnetic relaxation offers a way to overcome limitations of conventional absorbers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prepare Fe3O4/rGO composite powders and incorporate them into an epoxy matrix.
- To investigate the effect of magnetic-field-induced alignment on microwave absorption.
- To explore the synergistic effects of interfacial polarization, magnetic dissipation, and impedance matching.
Main Methods:
- Electrostatic self-assembly for Fe3O4/rGO composite preparation.
- Incorporation into an epoxy matrix.
- Magnetic-field-induced alignment during curing.
Main Results:
- Optimized composites showed significantly enhanced microwave absorption.
- Effective absorption across the entire X-band (8-12 GHz) was achieved with 10 wt% rGO and applied magnetic field.
- A minimum reflection loss of -40.3 dB was recorded at 1-3 mm thickness.
Conclusions:
- Synergistic effects of interfacial polarization, magnetic dissipation, and impedance matching contribute to enhanced performance.
- Abundant heterogeneous interfaces, superparamagnetic relaxation, and field-induced orientation are key factors.
- This study presents a physical strategy for microstructural regulation of magnetic-dielectric composites for high-performance microwave absorption.
Keywords:
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