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This study provides a comprehensive synthesis and meticulous examination of barium hexaferrite (BHF), barium titanate (BT), and their respective nanocomposites, unveiling their potential in specific applications, including electromagnetic interference shielding. The successful formation of BHF and BT was confirmed through Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, revealing distinct absorption peaks indicative of the tetragonal configuration of BT and the BHF's crystal structure. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) depicted the unique morphologies and dispersions of particles in the synthesized nanocomposites, with BHF appearing larger (~ 82 nm) than BT (~ 50 nm). Vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) findings exhibited an increased resistance to demagnetization with the addition of BT, despite a slight decline at 75% BT concentration due to the non-magnetic nature of BT dominating. Uniquely, the study presented an in-depth analysis of the composites' conductivity, detailing their non-monotonic behavior across a frequency range. A detailed investigation into the complex permittivity and permeability revealed the composite's enhanced ability to store and dissipate both electrical and magnetic energy, a function influenced by the concentrations of BT and BHF. A pivotal highlight of this research was the significant achievement of a reflection loss (RL) value of − 45 dB at 9.3 GHz for the composite with 75% BHF, suggesting the composite's potential as an effective microwave absorber. This study represents a significant step toward designing and optimizing nanocomposites for specific applications in the realm of electromagnetic materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the electromagnetic (EM) properties of hybrid materials made from polypyrrole (PPy) and barium hexaferrite (HF) for possible use in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications. X-ray diffraction and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy methods were used to confirm the presence of PPy and HF phases inside the hybrid structure. A scanning electron microscope analysis revealed that the HF particles were evenly dispersed throughout the PPy structure. The composites' dielectric and magnetic attributes were evaluated across a spectrum of frequencies, with the highest values observed in the PPy specimen. Adding HF to the PPy matrix altered the dielectric and magnetic properties of the composite, with the percentage of HF in the composite influencing its dominance over these properties. It was determined that a 25% HF content produced the most stable and efficient composite for absorbing EM waves in the X-band. This study demonstrates the potential of conductive polymer composites for EMI shielding applications, with advantages, such as improved EMI shielding, lightweight, flexibility, corrosion resistance, and tailored properties. The novelty lies in optimizing the composition of the PPy/HF composite and the characterization of its EM properties, providing insights into the design of more efficient EMI shielding materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]