Preparation and Microwave Absorption Performance Study of High-Entropy MAX Phase (Ti1/4V1/4Zr1/4Nb1/4)2AlC

This study successfully prepared a novel high-entropy MAX phase (Ti 1/4 V 1/4 Zr 1/4 Nb 1/4 ) 2 AlC and conducted a comprehensive investigation of its microwave absorption performance. The material was synthesized using a pressure less sintering method, and by optimizing the selection of raw materials and synthesis processes, high purity, and excellent microwave absorption performance were achieved. The composition, structure, morphology, and electromagnetic parameters of the material were analyzed in detail using characterization methods such as XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, XPS, and vector network analyzer (VNA). Experimental results exhibit that (Ti 1/4 V 1/4 Zr 1/4 Nb 1/4 ) 2 AlC can achieve a lowest RL of -62.56 dB at a thickness of 2.25 mm with frequency of 13.26 GHz, demonstrating outstanding microwave absorption capabilities. The study also explored the microwave absorption mechanisms of grown material, including conductivity, dipole polarization relaxation processes, internal lattice defects, and magnetic loss. This research not only delivers new approaches and development of effective microwave absorption materials but also lays the foundation for subsequent studies on MXene and more multi-element high-entropy MAX phase materials.