Exploring the synergistic absorption, energy band gap, and mobility range dielectric evaluations of Sr4Ni2SmxFe36−xO60 U-type hexagonal ferrites: meta absorber design and simulations
摘要
Currently, it is challenging to design meta-absorbers for the high-frequency range that exhibit enhanced absorption and dissipation. Electromagnetic pollution, caused by the increase in high-frequency waves from electronic devices, has had a significant impact on people and other living organisms. Crucial to solving the problems is the synthesis of ferrite and the design of meta-absorbers based on it. Sm3+ doped Sr4Ni2 U-type hexaferrite, Sr4Ni2SmxFe36−xO60, within the range of (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.075), was synthesized using the sol-gel auto-combustion method. XRD evidence validates the crystal structure of the U phase in hexaferrite. FTIR spectra demonstrate the presence of the ferrite phase, while the force constant and molecular bond lengths diminish with Sm3+. Raman analysis verifies the presence of Raman-active vibrations at 419.73, 479.51, 536.60, 625.69, and 688.30 cm− 1, respectively. UV-Vis analysis confirms an increase in the optical band gap from 2.15 eV to 2.46 eV with elevated Sm3+ concentrations. Dielectric losses increased with frequency from 1 to 3.5 GHz, then reduced from 3.5 GHz to 5.5 GHz. The meta-absorbers were designed and simulated. The TE mode of Sm3+-doped samples at varying concentrations exhibited an enhancement with increasing frequency. Absorptivity decreases as the angle of incidence increases. Doped Sm-Sr ferrites with a U-type hexagonal structure are useful for high-frequency applications in nanodevice stealth technology and for electromagnetic interference shielding.