Improved EMI Shielding Behavior of Barium Ferrite Coated Carbon Fibers in Low‐Density Polyethylene Composites with an Optimized Electroless Coating Process

Abstract

AbstractThis study describes using carbon fibers coated with magnetic material as a filler in polyethylene for EMI shielding. It investigates how to utilize barium ferrite (BaFeO3) as a conducting filler in a polyethylene matrix by optimizing the conditions for its electroless deposition onto carbon fibers. Various polymer nanocomposite samples were prepared using varying concentrations of BFO@CF. Scanning electron microscopy is used to assess the surface appearance of the composite and the distribution of BFO@CF within the polymer matrix. Including MWCNT/graphene nanoplatelets exhibit superior shielding properties, and the polymer composite with the BFO@CF demonstrates enhanced mechanical properties. The 8.2 to 12.4 GHz frequency range is used to study the EMI shielding properties. For the composition ratio of LDPE: MWCNT: GNP: BFO@CF (50 : 5 : 47.5 : 2.5), a maximum shielding of 67 dB was attained. After BFO@CF was added to the matrix, the absorption mechanism rather than the reflection mechanism dominated the shielding mechanism. A thorough evaluation and discussion of the shielding mechanism and parameters are presented.