Enhanced microwave absorption in Fe2O3- rGO modified Pr0.7Ba0.3MnO3 perovskites through dual-loss synergy
摘要
In this study, Pr0.7Ba0.3MnO3 (PBMO) and its composite were synthesized and thoroughly tested for microwave absorption performance in the X-band (8.2–12.4 GHz). The compositions, P1 (PBMO), P2 (PBMO + 2wt% Fe2O3), and P3 (PBMO + 4 wt% Fe2O3 + 0.5 wt% rGO), were prepared via a traditional solid-state approach followed by mechanical blending. X-ray diffraction confirmed the existence of an orthorhombic perovskite phase with space group Pbnm and no identifiable secondary peaks. Magnetic hysteresis study indicated prominent antiferromagnetic features, which are consistent with manganite perovskites’ inherent magnetic ordering. The attenuation constant (α) and C₀ parameter studies revealed a shift from eddy-current to resonance-dominated loss causes, particularly in the P3 composite. Improved dielectric and magnetic coupling resulted in better impedance matching and optimal energy attenuation. The P3 composite has a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of − 54.93 dB at 11.14 GHz and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 2.34 GHz at a thickness of 1.4 mm, extending partial absorption in the Ku-band region. Furthermore, all compositions showed shielding effectiveness (SET) values greater than 20 dB across the X-band, resulting in over 99% electromagnetic wave attenuation. The findings emphasize the efficacy of Fe2O3-rGO modified PBMO composites as efficient, lightweight, and broadband absorbers for next-generation electromagnetic interference (EMI) and stealth applications.