Rational design of ternary heterostructures 3D Flower- like CoS/Fe3O4@PPy for efficient electromagnetic wave absorption

The rational design of heterostructures with well-defined chemical composition and spatial configuration stands as a key approach in achieving exceptional performance in electromagnetic wave absorption. This innovative work investigated the electromagnetic wave absorption properties of flower-like CoS/Fe 3 O 4 @PPy composites synthesized by hydrothermal method and in situ polymerization. A comprehensive investigation was conducted into the phase composition, morphology, and absorption properties. Flower-like CoS/Fe 3 O 4 @PPy composite demonstrates remarkable microwave reflection loss of −58.4 dB and effective absorption bandwidth of 5.55 GHz in thickness of 3.1 mm. The superior performances are attributed to the synergistic interplay of interfacial polarization, dielectric loss, magnetic loss, and optimized impedance matching. Furthermore, sufficient decrease in radar cross-section value was observed for the optimal sample with reduction of 41.23 dBm². These results highlight the considerable potential of flower-like CoS/Fe 3 O 4 @PPy composites in addressing electromagnetic pollution and stealth applications.