Abstract

An effective wave absorbing Nano-Ni/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) composite film was developed by electrodeposition using an anodic aluminum oxide (AAO)/CNTs electrode. Scanning electron microscopy images confirmed the uniform dispersion of Ni nano-particles within the CNTs, and the particle diameter increasing from 20 nm to 100 nm as the deposition time increased. XRD test results revealed that the crystal phase of the Ni nano-particles remained unchanged during different deposition time, exhibiting a Face Center Cubic (fcc) structure. The microwave electromagnetic properties of the film were evaluated using a vector network analyzer, and the return loss curve demonstrated that the Ni nano-particles/CNTs composite exhibited exceptional wave absorption capabilities. The composite film showed an effective absorption width of 13 GHz (4–17 GHz) and achieved a minimum reflection loss (RL) of −17 dB at 14 GHz.

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