Abstract
Electromagnetic wave absorption materials (EWAMs) have become an effective means to address electromagnetic (EM) radiation and enhance stealth technology, among which aerogels are valued for their lightweight nature and excellent designability. This study utilized environmentally friendly preparation and in-situ reduction techniques to fabricate bacterial cellulose (BC) / reduced graphene oxide (RGO) aerogels, achieving tailored EM wave loss capabilities by controlling the reduction time of ascorbic acid. Benefitting from the effects of freeze-casting, BC winding, hydrogen bond, and RGO layers coupling, the aerogel maintains their original structure after reduction and exhibits satisfactory EM wave absorption. The minimum reflection loss (RLmin) is −38.52 dB, with an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 6.68 GHz and a maximum radar cross section (RCS) reduction of 44.69 dBsm. Additionally, the aerogel’s lightweight (a low density of 9.03 mg/cm3) and outstanding thermal insulation properties enable it to adapt to complex conditions. Thus, the study provides a novel approach for the construction of industrialized and sustainable RGO-based EWAMs.
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