Strong microwave absorption performance of simply grinding FAPbI3/CNTs composite absorbers

Abstract

The distinctive physical and chemical characteristics of organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite make it a promising candidate for microwave absorption applications. However, the high-efficiency microwave absorption of halide perovskite-based composites is concentrated at high frequencies, while electronic equipment operates at low-frequency bands. Exploring simple and efficient methods to achieve optimal microwave absorption efficiency at low frequencies continues to pose a considerable challenge. Here, FAPbI3 was synthesized by a simple solvent-free hand grinding method and mixed with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to obtain a series of FAPbI3/CNTs (FC) composites. By modulating the mass ratio of the components, FAPbI3 modulates the absorption bands, CNTs can effectively establish a conductive network to enhance both polarization loss and conductive loss and regulate impedance matching. The lower permittivity of FAPbI3 gives FC an advantage in terms of low-frequency microwave absorption. The FC-4 composite exhibits a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of −55.67 dB at a low frequency of 6.88 GHz with a thickness of 3.5 mm. Meanwhile, microwave absorption performance can reach 99 % covering almost the entire C band when utilizing a thickness ranging from 3 to 5 mm. Additionally, according to adjusting the load of FAPbI3 in the mixture, the FC-3 composite displays the highest microwave absorption value among the composites based on halide perovskites. With a thickness of 1.4 mm, the reflection loss at 17.4 GHz reaches an impressive minimum value of −71.89 dB. This study represents the first research specifically focused on FAPbI3 perovskite in the domain of microwave absorption. FC composites display remarkable capabilities in absorbing microwaves, indicating their promising prospects for advancement within the realm of microwave absorption. This research may provide valuable insights for the design of low-frequency and high-efficiency microwave absorbers.