Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies

Recently, researchers have shown great interest in improving the thermal, mechanical, dielectric, and microwave properties of pure polymers through the use of polymer-based composites. The essential properties of polymer-based composites can be modified by varying the amount of Zn/Al-NO3 layered dou...

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Main Authors: Salih, Ethar Y., Abbas, Zulkifly, Al Ali, Samer Hasan Hussein, Hussein, Mohd Zobir
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Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37091/1/Dielectric%20Behaviour.pdf
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author Salih, Ethar Y.
Abbas, Zulkifly
Al Ali, Samer Hasan Hussein
Hussein, Mohd Zobir
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Abbas, Zulkifly
Al Ali, Samer Hasan Hussein
Hussein, Mohd Zobir
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description Recently, researchers have shown great interest in improving the thermal, mechanical, dielectric, and microwave properties of pure polymers through the use of polymer-based composites. The essential properties of polymer-based composites can be modified by varying the amount of Zn/Al-NO3 layered double hydroxide (LDH) added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Therefore, by determining the optimal ratio of LDH in the PVC matrix, the dielectric properties of PVC-LDH composites can be improved. An LDH was prepared using the coprecipitation method, while PVC-LDH composites were prepared using tetrahydrofuran (THF) as the solvent. The composites were characterised using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and room temperature dielectric measurements were investigated using an RF Impedance/Material Analyzer (Agilent 4291). The results confirmed that the prepared composites were pure. Additionally, the presence of LDH in the PVC matrix was verified. The dielectric measurements showed that an increase in the LDH concentration leads to an increase in the dielectric constant and the dielectric loss factor. When used as dielectric filler in the PVC matrix, the LDH improved the dielectric properties of the fabricated composites. The results indicate that these composites show great potential for use as microwave absorbers at low microwave frequencies.
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spelling upm-370912015-09-11T11:18:08Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37091/ Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies Salih, Ethar Y. Abbas, Zulkifly Al Ali, Samer Hasan Hussein Hussein, Mohd Zobir Recently, researchers have shown great interest in improving the thermal, mechanical, dielectric, and microwave properties of pure polymers through the use of polymer-based composites. The essential properties of polymer-based composites can be modified by varying the amount of Zn/Al-NO3 layered double hydroxide (LDH) added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Therefore, by determining the optimal ratio of LDH in the PVC matrix, the dielectric properties of PVC-LDH composites can be improved. An LDH was prepared using the coprecipitation method, while PVC-LDH composites were prepared using tetrahydrofuran (THF) as the solvent. The composites were characterised using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and room temperature dielectric measurements were investigated using an RF Impedance/Material Analyzer (Agilent 4291). The results confirmed that the prepared composites were pure. Additionally, the presence of LDH in the PVC matrix was verified. The dielectric measurements showed that an increase in the LDH concentration leads to an increase in the dielectric constant and the dielectric loss factor. When used as dielectric filler in the PVC matrix, the LDH improved the dielectric properties of the fabricated composites. The results indicate that these composites show great potential for use as microwave absorbers at low microwave frequencies. Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37091/1/Dielectric%20Behaviour.pdf Salih, Ethar Y. and Abbas, Zulkifly and Al Ali, Samer Hasan Hussein and Hussein, Mohd Zobir (2014) Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2014. art. no. 647120. pp. 1-6. ISSN 1687-8434; ESSN: 1687-8442 http://www.hindawi.com/journals/amse/2014/647120/ 10.1155/2014/647120
spellingShingle Salih, Ethar Y.
Abbas, Zulkifly
Al Ali, Samer Hasan Hussein
Hussein, Mohd Zobir
Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
title Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
title_full Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
title_fullStr Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
title_full_unstemmed Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
title_short Dielectric behaviour of Zn/Al-NO3 LDHs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
title_sort dielectric behaviour of zn/al-no3 ldhs filled with polyvinyl chloride composite at low microwave frequencies
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37091/1/Dielectric%20Behaviour.pdf