High electromagnetic adsorption at radiofrequency by impedance matched carbon nanotube composites

Polystyrene loaded with 4-5 wt.% carbon nanotubes exhibits a 94% electromagnetic adsorption at radiofrequency; the underlying mechanism involves impedance matching and maximization of energy transfer at the air-composite interface.

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry 2008-01, Vol.18 (39), p.4616-4618
Main Authors: CHEN, Ya-Chun, LI, Ching-Chen, HSU, Wen-Kuang, CHANG, Shih-Chin, LEE, Yi-Fan, CHIN, Wei, LIN, Yu-Hsien, LU, Sheng-Yi, HSU, Ching-Tung, SYUE, Sen-Hong, CHEN, Hung-Jen, WEI, Bee-Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Low-dimensional structures (superlattices, quantum well structures, multilayers): structure, and nonelectronic properties
Materials science
Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization
Nanotubes
Physics
Surfaces and interfaces
thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties)
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Summary:Polystyrene loaded with 4-5 wt.% carbon nanotubes exhibits a 94% electromagnetic adsorption at radiofrequency; the underlying mechanism involves impedance matching and maximization of energy transfer at the air-composite interface.
ISSN:0959-9428
1364-5501
DOI:10.1039/b807777k