Based on the preparation of dual-absorber agents using Ni and Ni/rGO for the fabrication of a dual honeycomb nested structure for wideband microwave absorption

Abstract

Designing absorbers with structural support to achieve ultra-wideband and wide-angle absorption properties is crucial for addressing the growing concern of electromagnetic pollution. In this study, a strategy is proposed to further broaden the bandwidth of structural absorbers by applying different materials to different structures and then nesting these different structures. Six composite materials were prepared using Ni and rGO as absorbers, and a dual honeycomb nested structure was fabricated using 3D printing technology. The minimum reflection loss (RL) of the two types of composite materials was −19.3 dB and −15.8 dB, respectively, with effective absorption bandwidths (EAB) of 4.6 GHz and 4.4 GHz, demonstrating mechanical compatibility and electromagnetic substitutability. The dual honeycomb nested structure utilized a multiscale design approach, achieving broadband absorption up to 14.27 GHz and compressive strength of 5.92 MPa. Furthermore, stable frequency response of transverse electric (TE) waves was observed within an incident angle range of 0°–40°, while absorption frequencies exceeded 12 GHz as transverse magnetic (TM) waves incident angle varied from 0° to 60°, highlighting wide-angle absorption characteristics. The dual composite preparation strategy of materials and structures for absorber fabrication provides a new perspective for further expanding the bandwidth of absorbers.